When it comes to making vintage and antique furniture styles feel cohesive, the key isn’t always matching styles; it’s matching proportions. A room can feel “off” if a bedside table is too low or when dining chairs don’t tuck comfortably under the table. Fortunately, a few simple guidelines can help you pair pieces like a professional and bring timeless harmony into your home or office.
In the world of antique and vintage furniture, charm often comes wrapped in scratches, stains, and a bit of wobble. While imperfections can add character, some signs of age may require a little TLC before your piece is ready for prime time. At GoodWood, we've spent years caring for antique and vintage finds, and we’ve compiled our go-to methods for resolving the most common issues due to time and wear—no professional workshop required!
One of the more frequent questions we get at GoodWood is, “Where do you find all the new things you sell?” The simple answer is New York, but the reality is more involved than that, so we thought we’d give you a peek into our process by sharing a travel diary of sorts from our latest trade show adventures.
Postmodern furniture and art emerged in the late 20th century as a bold rejection of the rigid rules of modernism, which elevated simplicity, and the utility of form and function while stripping down decorative elements.