Lighting has a funny way of setting the mood—and sometimes, setting your bank account a little higher than expected. Antique ...
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What Makes an Item "Vintage" vs. "Antique"?
If you've ever wondered what really makes an item "vintage" versus "antique," you're not alone. The terms are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different age ranges and qualities ...
The shape of a lamp once was determined by its power source. A candle required a holder that kept the candle upright, caught drippings and was not damaged if the candle burned too low. Most early ...
It’s a common conundrum: What do you do, if anything, with antiques that have missing pieces? Do they continue to have any value if not complete? Mary Bannasch came to the Michigan Design Center in ...
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Are Vintage Lamps Safe? What Electricians Warn About
If you're like me and love the charm of vintage lamps, you've probably wondered whether they're safe to use in modern homes.
On "Antiques Roadshow," two took a stroll down memory lane when two sisters brought in their mother's lamp that was purchased in the1960s for $125. And while they had a feeling the lamp could be worth ...
Q: I have a large, very heavy Tiffany-style hanging lamp that belonged to my great grandfather. It is more than 100 years old. About 10 years ago, it was severely damaged in shipping. A stained-glass ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — This year the Antique Lamp Company and Gift Emporium on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo is celebrating a special anniversary, and the couple that started it is about to celebrate an even ...
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