Gladys Henningsen has a gout foot rest in her home. She also has a fainting couch, a Katherine Smith chair and a Nancy Pierce table. "All the furniture was named," says Henningsen, referring to ...

Dear Helaine and Joe: I purchased a house in upstate New York, and this captain's desk was in the back bedroom. What are you able to tell me about this piece? What is its value? Thank you. -- S. P.

Many authors define American Victorian furniture in terms of one of the many design types used from 1840 to 1900, but all of them are Victorian. Federal furniture, inspired by the French Empire style, ...

The elegant American Victorian walnut sofa with the curvilinear back and sides with its ornate carvings and double rows of tufting commands a regal flair, and perhaps that’s because it’s fit for a ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Finding new ways to incorporate antique ...

Q. I bought this chair at a garage sale. I had it stripped and was surprised to see the real chair without the paint. It has a lion’s head on the arms and flowers on the back. I am interested in ...