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Sand Like a Pro: Best Sandpaper Grits for Upcycling Vintage Wood Furniture Vintage and antique wooden furniture is making a comeback in many homes due to its timeless designs and quality craftsmanship. Breathing new life into a tired-looking vintage piece can be highly satisfying. However, to get your upcycling furniture project off to the best start, it’s important to choose …
Learn about the companies that produced the iconic lamp designs that defined the mid-century modern aesthetic. The mid-century modern design movement produced some of the most iconic and innovative lighting the world has seen. The period from roughly the 1930s to the 1970s brought revolutionary lamp designs from Scandinavia, America, Italy, and beyond. Legendary designers pushed the boundaries of form …
How to Spot Authentic Mid-Century Lamps: Materials, Labels, and Tips for Identification Mid-century modern design has seen a huge resurgence in popularity over the last couple of decades. Clean lines, organic shapes, and a focus on functionality defined this era of design between the 1940s and 1960s. One of the most iconic pieces of mid-century décor is the lighting. Mid-century …
Give Your Dated Dark Wood Furniture New Life With These Upcycling Makeover Tips Dark wood furniture can add a sense of refined elegance and luxury to any home décor scheme. The rich, warm hues of woods like mahogany, walnut, teak, and oak have an inherent beauty that makes them timeless choices for quality furniture. But as trends and tastes change …
The Complete Guide to Identifying Genuine West German Pottery from the 1950s-1980s West German pottery became hugely popular in the 1950s-1980s due to its high-quality craftsmanship and innovative designs. Many people today seek out these vintage pieces to add character to their homes. But with a variety of markings and stamps, it can be tricky to identify which pottery was …
Find out how to Choose the Best Brands and Formulas of Spray Paint for Upcycling Old Furniture Giving tired old furniture new life with a fresh coat of spray paint is a popular upcycling trend, but with so many brands and types of spray paint out there, how do you pick the best one for the job? The key is …
The complete guide to choosing the best paint for upcycling and refinishing worn wooden furniture. Old furniture often gets relegated to basements, sheds, or the side of the curb due to its worn and dated appearance. But with a little TLC and a fresh coat of paint, you can give tired wooden furniture new life. Upcycling old pieces saves items …
Discover the top furniture brands that defined 1980s style, from Italian designs by Kartell and Memphis to American classics by Herman Miller and Knoll. The 1980s were a transitional time in furniture design. While some brands continued mid-century modern styles, others embraced bolder looks with bright colors, geometric shapes, and novel materials. Despite divisive opinions on the 80s aesthetic, furniture …
Discover the key factors that make vintage furniture valuable and learn how to spot potential hidden treasures. Vintage and antique furniture has become increasingly popular over the last couple of decades, with more and more people appreciating the history, quality craftsmanship and unique designs of old furniture. This demand has driven up prices for truly antique pieces as well as …
Bring back teak’s honey glow – discover the best oils to revive indoor & outdoor teak furniture. Teak is a tropical hardwood prized for its durability, water resistance, and rich warm honey color. But when used for outdoor furniture, flooring, boats, and other applications, teak will gradually weather to a silvery-gray patina from sun exposure and rain. While some may …
