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10 Things to Love About Antique Tiffany Studios Lamps
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 10.15.22 | Jennifer VentrescaFrom the trademarked Tiffany blue box filled with beautiful jewelry to the kaleidoscope of colors achieved in their coveted and cherished stained glass works of art, there are a lot of things to love about Tiffany and Tiffany Studios pieces. Today we are focusing on 10 things to love about vintage and antique Tiffany lamps hailing from Tiffany Studios.
Continue ReadingVintage Nakashima Furniture Collection in Exceptional Sale
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 10.08.22 | Jennifer VentrescaBlack Rock Galleries is pleased to offer a single owner collection of vintage George Nakashima furniture in our upcoming Greenwich Fall Exceptional Sale. This collection comes from the Estate of Joseph Frederick Hoffman, PhD. Over the years, the Hoffman collection grew to over 20 pieces -- some of which are in the fall exceptional online auction.
Continue ReadingThe Best Places to Shop Estates, Antiques, Vintage and Consignment Pieces in Greenwich, CT
City Shopping Guide | PUBLISHED 10.01.22 | Jennifer VentrescaAre you an antique enthusiast looking for unique and timeless pieces to add to your collection? Look no further than Greenwich, CT! With a rich history and affluent population, Greenwich offers a plethora of estate sales, antique shops, vintage boutiques, and consignment stores that are sure to satisfy your shopping cravings. Here are some of the best places to shop for estate, antique, vintage, and consignment pieces in Greenwich, CT.
Continue ReadingBridgehampton, NY Time Capsule Home - Part II - 50 Reasons to 'I Spy' the Estate of Jay Paul
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.24.22 | Jennifer VentrescaWho says only children can enjoy a good ‘I spy’ game? In the BRG estate version of I Spy, we take a look at a June 1982 edition of House in the Hamptons magazine article featuring the fabulous Bridgehampton, NY home of Jay Paul. What you can spy with your grown-up eye?
Continue ReadingBridgehampton, NY Time Capsule Home - Estate of Jay Paul - Part I
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.21.22 | Jennifer VentrescaPristine white sand beaches. Elegant restaurants. Posh dinner parties. Outrageous beach bashes. Multi-million dollar waterfront homes. Such was the 1980's summer lifestyle for jet setters and NYC yuppies. Locals, however, enjoyed a quieter pace – choosing to settle permanently into Long Island’s East End. One such person included Jay R. Paul who designed and built his own French villa paradise in Bridgehampton.
Continue Reading30 Elements to Creating a Collected, Vintage Folk-Art Forward Decor
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.20.22 | Tam TranIf you're drawn to a collected, vintage folk art forward design style, Kaitlyn Coffee will inspire you to find unique, quality items for your home decor. See her top 30 guest curation of the best vintage finds.
Continue ReadingCreate Your Own Fresh Take on Traditional Decor with Amy Kummer
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 08.04.22 | Tam TranIn this week’s edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we challenged Amy Kummer, a professional interior designer, to select current online auctions’ items to help you achieve a similarly fresh and traditional look for your home.
Continue ReadingModern Judaica Collection: Antiques and Vintage Jewish Art, Artifacts, and More
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.10.22 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen the world-traveling widow of a prominent traveling Rabbi downsizes, her impressive globally-sourced collection of Judaica are slated to go into an online auction.
Continue ReadingUpstate Updates with CJ Swank
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.02.22 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen CJ Swank, a former Visual Arts Director retired and began chronicling her experiences in updating her upstate New York on instagram (@cjswank_newyork), insta browsers took notice. Her eclectic and fun design sense permeates her feed. Discover what's inside as CJ shares her curated selection of antiques and vintage pieces.
Continue ReadingVictorian House Styles: An Era of Unique Design
Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 01.28.22 | Alison Bentley (Guest Blogger)Picture a dollhouse – a colorful exterior, several stories high, gabled roof, highly decorative details, maybe even a tower – and you’ve just envisioned a Victorian style home. From their iconic exteriors, to their opulent interiors fit for a queen, Victorian houses are a unique home style that stands out from the rest. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home in Chicago, IL or are fascinated by the popular house styles across the US, a Victorian home should be on your list of must-sees.
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