Vintage furniture brings a certain charm and history into a home, but the market is full of pieces that are not what they seem. While many sellers claim their items are solid wood, they might actually ...

Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it in the 1920s. The wood is really dull, and we’d like to be able to polish or refinish it without damaging the ...

There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...

Real Antique Wood takes materials from otherwise unwanted structures and repurposes them. The business offers everything from reclaimed hardwood flooring, antique barn siding, custom fireplace mantels ...

Integrate antique wooden carvings into functional items like mirrors or shelves. This way, you get to use the piece while ...