Weller Coppertone Pottery for House... Mar 29, 2009
Coppertone pottery was made in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, and the line included vases, urns, console bowls, candle sticks, oil jars, ashtrays, baskets, flower pots, tiles, flower frogs, figurines, planters, sprinklers, lamps, and more. Figures of frogs, turtles, and butterflies adorn vases, console bowls, candleholders, and lamps. (Suite101.com)
Calico Hen House celebrates 25th year, humble beginning Mar 23, 2009
Antique cabinets, sideboards, farmhouse tables and chests house dishware, glassware, lamps, scented candles, crockery, pottery and much more ... Antique Service Center from Sumner has space in the store, too, repairing lamps and selling shades. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
What's available at consignment shops Mar 5, 2009
Pieces that caught our eye included an antique drop-leaf table ($350) and a mahogany shield mirror ($170); we liked the leaded glass lamps, Edinburgh crystal glassware, and framed prints, priced as low as $12, as well. VINTAGE ADVANTAGE Though it's not a consignment shop, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better vintage clothing stop than Bobby From Boston (19 Thayer St., Boston, 617-423-9299, ), a preferred stop for costume designers ("Titanic," "A Beautiful Mind"). (Boston Globe)
Freeing the spirit in Morocco Mar 4, 2009
With a dimly lit interior, the casbah had low-slung couches, Berber rugs, metal lamps and rooms with 360-degree views of mountains, valleys and waterfalls. Before coming, I'd read this on its Web site: "The Kasbah du Toubkal is not a hotel in the traditional sense, it is more an extension of the hospitality that stems from the home of the Berbers who run it." In reality this means that the service is slow, the food inconsistent and, as the Berbers are Muslim, there's no alcohol license, meaning... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Harvard paying tribute to FDR Feb 28, 2009
They depicted cluttered rooms with pillows inscribed with Harvard mottos, beer steins hanging from mantelpieces, pipes, gas desk lamps, and rugs layered upon rugs. Harvard banners and framed team photographs fill the walls. (Boston Globe)
Spirit of France springs to life in Duluth Feb 20, 2009
Also in the bedroom are a pair of lamps made from the claw feet of a 19th-century copper bathtub. And on Tom s nightstand. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A Tiffany collection you can get your hands on Feb 19, 2009
Faberg eggs, Lalique's sculptures of women turning into butterflies and lamps by Tiffany whose shades were masterpieces of handmade glass were fantastic then ... He started investing in Handel and Pairpoint lamps, American-made lamps from the period that used a reverse painting technique on the inside of shades that were stunning when lit ... In the past two years, he doubled his collection of lamps - he has about 45 at an average value of $85,000 each - and Favrile glassware - accessory pieces... (San Francisco Chronicle)
House of old-time items Feb 18, 2009
Among them are colonial and Straits Chinese furniture, Chinese porcelain, brassware, silverware, decorative plates, vintage oil lamps, charcoal-heated irons and glassware. There are also old currency notes, coins, vinyl records and old photographs of members of the Johor royal family. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A time capsule from '36 Feb 15, 2009
One of my wife's favorite TV shows is "Antiques Roadshow," the traveling PBS program to which people bring their favorite old tables, paintings and lamps to be appraised by experts. Everyone hopes that the ancient $300 lamp they picked up at the flea market is actually an original Tiffany worth $300,000. (News & Observer)
Stanton Furnishings offers the old, new, and offbeat Feb 8, 2009
Every conceivable twist: Wooden sculptures, lamps, books and wall hangings are all part of the mix at Stanton Home Furnishings ... Lighting is a big draw, and the space is well-lit by lanterns, basket lamps, lights made of iron, table lamps and pole lamps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Mid-century modern style brings back memories Feb 8, 2009
Metal trim, such as the kind on these chairs and lamps, was often used to accent pieces ... Accessories include framed artwork, lamps, silver tea sets in sleek, contemporary styles, vases and mirrors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Verde Home promotes locally produced furnishings Feb 8, 2009
Among the accessories collection are pillows, mirrors, soy-based candles, candlesticks, baskets, lamps and paintings. There s also a smattering of antiques and retro pieces blended in with the new styles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Find some treasure in Sandy Springs! Apr 1, 2008
They've been amassing the assortment for almost a year, collecting castoffs of sofas, lamps, tables, china, glassware, artworks, holiday decor and more for their annual fund-raiser ... Cox used a queen-sized four poster ($75) as the room's next big piece, then paired it with a tall dresser ($75), nightstands ($35), black-shaded lamps ($20), a mirror ($25) and a footstool with a wrought-iron base ... The space also includes a desk topped with a picture frame, two lamps, a brass paperweight, a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Her interior designs are filled with tradition and fun Mar 27, 2008
She also found two porcelain Gord table lamps with paper shades from. They rest on Lucite nesting tables from. (Boston Globe)
Arcman Corp. turns out alarm boxes into lamps Mar 26, 2008
With the company s restored antique electric meter lamps, the meter actually runs when the light is switched on ... Gamewell boxes had been turned into lamps in the past, but mostly informally by handy Gamewell employees making gifts ... He called Sovaiko and the two discussed turning masterboxes into lamps. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Go eclectic at Paris on Ponce Mar 26, 2008
Lighting options include chandeliers, table lamps with fringed shades and Tiffany-style pole lamps ... The big hits here are the perfumed oil lamps from France ... There's also a selection of oils for the lamps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Restaurant news Mar 20, 2008
For more than 35 years, Ruby Tuesday restaurants meant Tiffany-style lamps, polished brass, striped awnings and plenty of antiques and curios on the walls. The makeover replaced the artifacts and memorabilia, the black-and-white tablecloths and the dark-stained wood in favor of a clean, more contemporary look, with soft earth-tone colors, upholstered seats, specially commissioned artwork and photographs, and colorful light fixtures. (The Daily Reflector)
Day trip to LaGrange a (surprising) treat Mar 19, 2008
While you recline like the Romans did at a triclinium (three-sided table) and amid the soft glow of olive-oil-lit lamps, you'll learn about ancient manners and customs, including how the host seated dinner guests by importance (and everyone in attendance knew where they fit in the pecking order). You'll also see how some customs still play a part in contemporary society. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Downsizing from Dunwoody to Atlanta opens up new world Mar 18, 2008
A glass-topped, gilded, wrought-iron table from the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center and a pair of sparkling glass lamps provide a contemporary punch. "I think the background of the cityscape makes my antiques more interesting and brings out the warmth and charm of these old pieces," says Lamb. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Steve Cahalan: Companions Always pet cremation, memorials business opens Mar 16, 2008
Decorum sells small furniture pieces, lamps, decorative home pieces, candles, wall hangings and unique items, Deml said. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Common gifts couples forget on their registry Mar 16, 2008
Items like lamps, candlesticks, vases, decorative bowls and clocks add style and personality to your home, and will mean even more if they re given to you by the people you love. Register for your favorites, and what you don t receive as gifts you can pick up yourselves after the wedding. (Montana Standard, MT)
Playing with dolls Mar 9, 2008
Switch lamps, hand lanterns and other railroad collectibles will be displayed, and there will be numerous booths devoted to furniture, including primitives, Mission and European-style pieces. For more information, visit. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Experts help put a price on ‘priceless’ heirlooms Mar 9, 2008
She added that she learned the lamps aren t nearly as rare as she thought. They said that there are a lot of reproductions of these going around, but that this is one of the originals. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Rooms inspired by famous Pittsburghers Mar 8, 2008
Every item, from the reclaimed wood flooring and organic bedding to the curly rattan Ibolili desk lamps and 3form resin panel "windows" are eco-friendly. Even the artwork speaks to sustainability, having been created by local artist John Yothers of the South Hills. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
They'll always have Paris Mar 1, 2008
The living room's curvy 1930s ceramic table lamps, found in the famous Paris flea market, Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, are topped with black shades lined in a gold-hued paper "so they glow at night," Lehmann says ... The living room's curvy 1930s ceramic table lamps were found at the famous Paris flea market, Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen. (AZCentral -- Home)
Does stuff really make us happy? Feb 26, 2008
He says his top sellers are jewelry and sports memorabilia, but he sells everything from lingerie to lamps. Related Multimedia. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Mountain magic Feb 13, 2008
The department-store exterior, storefront windows filled with staid table-and-chair sets, lamps, and other mundane household furnishings, belies the quirky collection inside. You might stumble across a stuffed wallaby, a long table shaped like a life-size hippo, a collection of old bird eggs, or a barrel full of bowling shoes. (Boston Globe)
Journeys | Prague: Under wintry skies, a city revealed Feb 5, 2008
Even near Prague Castle, the tiny photogenic lane known as Novy Svet was devoid of shutterbugs on a recent visit and each shot of its antique street lamps and broad doorways was completely unobscured. The Castle remains the seat of government today, and while searching for the bureaucratic approval of some personal documents that brought to mind the work of the city's most famous writer, Franz Kafka, I walked across the castle's wide, snow-filled Deer Moat and passed by the Romanesque Basilica... (International Herald Tribune)
Snug as a good pair of jeans Feb 2, 2008
Skyler, 18, is the custodian of Italian-style glass-and-wood side tables as well as pink table lamps. Both boys hang out in the sunroom, originally a sleeping porch. (AZCentral -- Home)
Thomas Kinkade Honors WALT DISNEY WORLD(R) Resort with Depiction of Classic Castle Jan 29, 2008
He captures a perfect morning in exquisite detail, from the arc of a double rainbow over the towering castle to the fluffy clouds dappling the castles many towers to the lavish, rainbow-hued trees and shrubs framing the building and quaint gas lamps dancing along the walkway. The piece also offers a host of surprises to curious ones willing to look a little closer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nepali Sherpas hold special prayers for Hillary Jan 14, 2008
A big portrait of a smiling Hillary wearing a hat was mounted on a chair in front of a huge metal statue of Buddha as butter lamps were lit in the main prayer hall of the yellow cement and brick monastery. The picture showing Hillary holding a glass was wrapped in cream-coloured Khadas, auspicious prayer scarves. (International Herald Tribune)
Tyler Brûlé: Consumer boredom and the holiday retail slump Jan 12, 2008
There's no shortage of volume but it's all of a similar theme: cheap V-neck cashmere sweaters, ceramic tear-drop lamps, super-skinny-leg jeans and oak veneers on everything for bed, living and dining rooms. With more Western retailers importing their products from the East and with Eastern manufacturers like China and India keen to limit the number of styles they produce, it's little wonder that shoppers feel like they've seen it all before. (International Herald Tribune)
How to bring the past to life in 2008 Jan 11, 2008
Williams-Sonoma Home is offering furniture and lamps with a Jansen profile, and L.A. designer Kelly Wearstler's recent collection of decorative accessories for Bergdorf Goodman features classic marble busts and urns ... With a nod to lamps made by late sculptor Alberto Giacometti, owners of L.A.'s Bourgeois Boh. (FOX59, IN)
Moreau lamp would be more valuable with a mate Jan 7, 2008
Unfortunately, it is a single lamp (lamps are most valuable as pairs) so this "after August Moreau" item should be valued in the $250 to $300 range. Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson are the authors of the "Price It Yourself" (HarperResource, $19. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Making material connections with 'New West Coast Design' Dec 30, 2007
While not every object picked by Cohen and Hanna is brand new (lamps by Pablo Pardo are included even though his company's work was prominent at the Blue Gallery, and the work of glass artist John Lewis, who has created works for Larry Ellison and other well-known collectors, is not unknown) they have aimed for the innovative, stumbling occasionally into older crafts genres with works such as Allison MacLennan's "Circle Scarab," a scarab-shaped box in a circle. "Wendy Maruyama is a respected... (San Francisco Chronicle)
More of this story Dec 15, 2007
The lofty showroom features sleek platform beds, modern cutout screens, geometric-shaped tables and lamps with carved wood bases. They also design interiors. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
The Union Hotel Dec 14, 2007
Other antique furnishings: a grand armoire with a mirror, a second crystal chandelier and a set of nightstands with tall, crystal lamps. A bureau with a pitcher and bowl, a pair of upholstered chairs, a petite table and a settee occupied other corners. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Russ Berrie Announces Options Awarded to New CEO Dec 8, 2007
The Kids Line division designs and markets infant bedding and related nursery accessories, such as blankets, wraps, rugs, mobiles, nightlights, hampers, lamps and wall art. The Sassy division offers products and collections such as bath toys and accessories, developmental toys, feeding utensils and bowls, pacifiers, bottles, bibs, soft toys, mobiles and feeders. (PR Newswire)
They're wild at heart and selling accent pieces with an outlaw look Dec 6, 2007
Deeply Madly Living ( ) was prompted in part by Jensen's annoyance at having to spend hours on the Web searching for what he considered cool coffee tables and lamps. And cool the site strives to be. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A home office that's not all business Dec 3, 2007
Designed for Resolute Lighting by Douglas Varey, Purity Lamps cast a soft wash of light up or down a wall, $147 at 100 Watt, 688 Vermont St.. Shown here entwined with Tord Boontje's now-ubiquitous-yet-still-appealing laser-cut silver garlands, $42 each at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
One man's trash is another man's treasure Nov 29, 2007
The tiny shop was filled with old quilts, rugs, music boxes, lamps, salt and pepper shakers, rare cookie jars, antique farm implements, elegant china, hand painted glass, turkey callers, vintage jewelry, old planters, vintage toys - and even some unidentifiable objects that one can only imagine its origins. The crash that Saturday afternoon destroyed hundreds of antiques, collectibles and vintage items that took Hudspeth years to collect. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Businesses see mixed sales after holiday Nov 29, 2007
Dalton said the town store sold a lot of small items, including cheese balls, gingerbread ornaments, pictures and lamps. Some sales were related to Christmas, but not all. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Colonial luxury Nov 24, 2007
Lamps on the mantel date from the 1760s. Both the heart-pine floors and the wood interior shutters are original. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tile marks 1936 home Nov 17, 2007
Iron lamps, white walls and dark wood beams complete the ethnic look ... Stamped tin accessories, lamps and pottery, all from Mexico, accent all the rooms. (AZCentral -- Home)
Classified 11/15/07 Nov 16, 2007
SALES last day of moving sale1720 s. Oak st Friday only 8:00-5:00 New items added most reduced books, glassware, dishes, sofa chairs, lamps, old cabinets, old secretary bookcase. HELP WANTED Bookkeeper wanted full or part time must know Quick Books, payroll, reports, sales tax, income tax, and CPA Firm experience preferred. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Arizona's historic hotels Nov 10, 2007
Rooms are clean and vintage; they have radios and reading lamps but no televisions. The decor varies, with the most noticeable being the garish paint by artist Larry Boyce. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Turner Hall River Rats Spread Art Around Boonville Nov 7, 2007
The chair is one of many unique pieces of art, including tables and lamps, that will be auctioned Saturday at 7 p.m. at Turner Hall as a benefit for the Turner Hall River Rats for the Arts ... Lamps, Tables and Chairs, Oh My. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Inside the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center Nov 6, 2007
The room vignettes are outfitted with traditional leather club chairs and ottomans, armoires, dining room tables, leather topped writing desks, English chests, lamps, vases, sconces and artwork ... Another key designer in stock is Julian Chichester of London, who is noted for his eclectic styles square-based wood lamps, pink and black chairs, chests made of silver leaf on glass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Holiday sales feature crafts, antiques Nov 2, 2007
The sale will feature hand painted items including furniture, lamps, trays, bowls, suitcases, Christmas decorations and more. There will be a door prize. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cambridgeport antiques store to close for good Oct 31, 2007
In every corner, lamps laden with beads, velour or slate and, in one case, all three fondly recall the most extravagant periods of American history. The basement, once a dank vault suitable for little else besides storage, Weiner said, is now brightly lit, chock full of velvet-lined armchairs, a fleet of dining tables and aged bed frames. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Black-and-white wow! Oct 26, 2007
To that end, she has lamps preset to come on and off, freeing her from the seemingly simple task of flicking a switch. "I never (have to) turn a light on or off," Kaplan says. (AZCentral -- Home)
‘Lamps and tables and chairs, oh my!' Oct 24, 2007
Lamps and tables and chairs, oh my ... Christopher Bolin finishes the lettering on his Velvet Sky Chair to be auctioned Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Turner Hall River Rats for the Arts benefit, Lamps and Tables and Chairs, Oh My. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
The view from Main Street: Antique Alley dealer says business scene underappreciated Oct 17, 2007
It offers everything along crowded aisles from rugs, mirrors, dressers, bookcases, paintings, lamps and toasters right up to a $900 Santa Claus; while the Antique Center is cleaned up, orderly and filled with 42 dealers. Anderson wants to expand to the center s second and third stories. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Full Story... Oct 16, 2007
NEW RICHLAND Wayne Wenzel started by collecting kerosene lamps. Soon he had 14 buildings full of stuff and nothing to do with it all. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Muirs showing off new digs on walk Oct 13, 2007
The Tiffany-style lamps in the home came from their home in Odell. There is a beautiful view out onto the Pontiac Elks Club grounds from the rear of the condo and that is made even more generous by the addition of the sunroom on that side. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Wabasha family readies for fourth annual Papa’s Barn craft fair Oct 5, 2007
Skip prides the boutique with having unique items like lamps made from old meat grinders and steel colanders and refurbished working payphones. Merchandise is restocked and changed throughout the show to make sure that people see something new upon return visits. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Burma road to ruin Sep 29, 2007
The national grid covers only parts of the central and eastern lowland regions and the one Chinese-built hydro-electric power plant in operation, at Lawpita in Kayah state, in the south-east, sends its cables fizzing across the fields all the way to Rangoon bypassing rural residents and those in outlying towns who still make do with paraffin lamps, fires and candles. The lucky ones have their own generators. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
The jazzy Gaslight Inn Sep 28, 2007
The Amethyst Room has an intricately carved four-poster bed and amethyst glass lamps. The Kilimanjaro Room features antiques and art from Africa, as well as from Teresa's collection. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Wild, wild West thrives in Buckhead home Sep 25, 2007
The modern conveniences of double ovens, under-counter microwave, six-burner stove and wine cabinet are lit by hanging lamps whose shape reminded Jackson of railroad lanterns. "I've tried to blend contemporary with Western," Jackson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
2 Galt business groups formed in effort to boost merchant visibility Sep 19, 2007
The area is patterned on a smaller scale after Lodi's School Street, with brick facades and 1920s-style street lamps and other quaint amenities. But many Oldtown buildings remained vacant for a while. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Antique finds: Weed out fakes, shop for bargains Sep 14, 2007
Dishes, lamps, flatware and collectibles are displayed for sale at Old Glory Antique Marketplace in Frederick, Md. When it comes to shopping for vintage items, it's not that often someone hits an Antiques Roadshow-worthy jackpot at a flea market or yard sale. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Asian motifs, metallics lead design trends Sep 13, 2007
It's still "mirror, mirror on the wall," but the looking-glass look extends to tables, lamps, chandelier shades, room dividers, chests, bar carts and trays ... Look for rugs, cushions and furniture swathed in zebra, giraffe and cow prints; faux-croc pillows and table lamps; and floor lamps and candles in the form of tree branches. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pretzel bakery back in business Sep 9, 2007
" Mr. Morgan couldn't be reached for comment. Tours and retail sales at the pretzel bakery stopped Dec. 31. Mr. Snyder said Lititz Improvement has spent about $100,000 on the bakery building. Mr. Sturgis said the pretzel bakery is also concentrating on what it does best. Its previous owners offered lamps for sale in part of the retail space. No more. "People come here because it is the oldest pretzel bakery in America," he said. For now, no pretzels are being made in the Lititz bakery. But one... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lamps And ThingsThat table in your living room would look great with a little something sitting on top of it. Sep 6, 2007
Lamps And Things (1 of 14). POTPOURRI BOX This hand-carved stone box would be a delightful enhancement for your bare table. (Pensacola News Journal)
Change is carved in stone Sep 4, 2007
Today the saws and tools for cutting and storing ice can be seen in museums and antiques shops only, as old fashioned and out of date as whale oil lamps. Where once there were 300 Maine islands with year-round populations, today there are only 15. (Boston Globe)
