Buying guides to art, antiques, vintage and more

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Who made Chippendale furniture?

From modest beginnings grew one of the world’s most enduring brands.

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How to incorporate antiques into modern décor

It is an old-fashioned idea that only contemporary items belong in a modern interior.

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Who Made Ercol Furniture

Ercol was launched in 1920 by Italian designer Lucian R Ercolani (1888-1976) in High Wycombe, then the centre of English furniture making.

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Taking care of antique furniture

Hard antique furniture builds up a natural patina over time, which gives character and dimension to its age. When caring for your items, it’s all about striking a balance between preserving the original surface and keeping it in good nick.

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Who made Mouseman furniture?

Mouseman furniture means 20th century British oak with a historic twist.

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The most expensive pieces of antique furniture sold at auction

What makes for a really big hitter at auction?

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A beginner’s guide to buying rugs and carpets

Origin, age, provenance, weave, colour and aesthetic value can all have an impact on the price of a rug or carpet at auction.

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Ten steps to winning the classic car of your dreams at auction

For some people owning a classic car is all about getting your hands on the vehicle you wanted when you were 18 with a new licence and couldn’t afford it.

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A buyer's guide to collecting Japanese works of art

The arts and Japan have been a source of fascination in the West since the first Portuguese traders arrived on her shores in the 1500s. Today's collecting market is the result of more than our centuries of contact.