Louis Chairs
Louis, Louis, Louis XIV = 14 XV=15 XVI=16 So many “Louis XVI” references everywhere! Louis style, Louis XVI, Louis XIV, or Louis XV is a style originated in France during the time of King Louis XVI (1774–1793). It started at the end of the baroque style which is why some pieces have that overdone styling. It is said that […]
George Nelson
George Nelson Vintage Furnishings Kings Auctions Inc. consigns, auctions, and offers for public and private sale all types of vintage furnishings such as pieces by designer George Nelson. George Nelson furnishings are commonly found in movies and TV shows. Many people may not know the name George Nelson, but they recognize his pieces as they […]
Fine Automatic Watches
How does an automatic watch work? Mechanical or automatic watches don’t use a battery unlike quartz watches. Mechanical watches need to be manually winded by hand on a daily basis or if self-winding, a rotor weight does the winding while being worn. In short, a mechanical watch is driven by a tightly wound coil that […]
Cartier Love Bracelet – new screw system
Cartier Love Bracelet (the old screw system vs the new screw system) Learn the difference between the old and new screw systems for the Cartier “Love” bracelet. Before 2011 The Cartier Love collection is one of the most desired collections since it’s inception in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo. The simple design with exposed screw motif […]
Jen Risom
Is it possible to marry a sofa? If so, “I do”. For those who are not familiar Jens Risom was a mid century furniture and interior designer. He was born in Denmark in May of 1916. At age 20 Risom relocated to New York City to study American design. At that time he did not have success as […]
YSL
The icon YSL brand was founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent along with his partner Pierre Berge. In these beginning years they made safari jackets, thigh-high boots, smoking jackets and the tuxedo suit for women popular. One of his most famous muses was Catherine Deneuve. The brand added a cosmetic line in 1978 and […]
Important Crystal
SELLING IMPORTANT CRYSTAL Consignment or Auction Kings Auctions Inc. handles consignment, auctions, private sales, auctions, public sales, and some estate sales. Often when a client has a special collectible or collection of fine art, fine jewelry, or other specialty items, they can be marketed separately in an environment that is more suitable for high end […]
Lucite furnishings
We get one of three responses to Lucite furnishings – yes, no, or WOW! Usually it’s wow. New and Vintage lucite items We love it when our clients contact us with designer brand lucite items. Whether it’s Lucite furniture or Lucite accessories, Lucite pieces always sell fast and for top dollar. Lucite items come in […]
Hans Wagner furnishings
Hans Wegner The Perfect Chair If you have any pieces with this style, we have buyers for you. Hans J. Wegner is best known for his chairs and seating although he has designed and produced tables, lighting and other accessories as well. Wegner was an icon designer in the mid century and some of his […]
Alexander McQueen
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN RESALE The first time I saw an Alexander McQueen show I was frightened. Gothic figures walking the run way, spikes going into the mouth of a model, capes with shoulders 5 feet wide that are only made in nightmares, models faces painted bright white with heinous eye make up akin to Marilyn Manson […]