Escada collections
Largest Escada collection. Other than in an Escada boutique, we had never seen so many Escada pieces. The good news is that the pieces were all from the 1990’s when Escada was made in Germany under the ownership of Margaretha Ley. It was at this time that the quality was off the charts. The silk […]
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 […]
Reasons to consign
The benefits of consignment A new year, a new house, a divorce, new job, greater or less income, inheritance or just wanting all new stuff are some of the events that trigger people wanting to reduce their current load. But what are the benefits of consigning furnishings, accessories, designer items, fur coats, fine art, fine […]
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Lillian Bassman Photography
Lillian Bassman Photography Lillian Bassman was most famous for her black and white photography, geometric placement and camera angles as well as her paintings. She worked for Harpers Bazaar for almost 20 years where she created the most fashion forward magazine covers of the time. People may not know her name, but her magazine covers […]
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 […]
Cocktail Rings
It’s Cocktail Hour! When the velvet ring box won’t shut tight, you know it’s a cocktail ring. When it comes to jewels, bigger is better, hence the ‘cocktail ring’. A cocktail ring is a ring that is larger than usual, meant to attract attention, and typically made of a colored stone, or two, along with […]
Haute Couture
haute cou·ture noun expensive, fashionable clothes produced by leading fashion houses. “rails of haute couture” the designing and making of haute couture clothing. noun: haute couture “the champions of haute couture insist that it can be as visionary as any art form” Haute couture is a french term for “high sewing”, “high dressmaking” or “high […]
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright was an American designer, architect, writer, and educator. He was known for designing structures that were in harmony with the surrounding environment. One of his best examples of this was the Fallingwater home in Pennsylvania, which has been called “the best work of American architecture”. In addition to designing […]