By Anne Gilbert There was a time when tubular aluminum and chromed furniture was a mainstay in American kitchens. It was a table with a Formica top. And, it appeared in hair salons and inexpensive restaurants in the 1940s, 50s. At the same time it had caught the eye of prominent furniture designers who used it to create the […]
By Anne Gilbert Q. This martini glass is part of a set of six that were a wedding gift to my late Parents in the 1950s. They are signed “Steuben” in script on the bottom rim. I know that Steuben glass was expensive at that time. What can you tell me about this unusual design, Steuben glass and the current value? […]
By Anne Gilbert Whether you call it treen or woodenware, turned wood objects have come a long way from their functional, humble beginnings. Over the centuries they have evolved into a variety of decorative forms. Many are now displayed in museum collections. Before Americans set their tables with pottery, porcelain and pewter, there were plates, bowls and mugs made from […]
Follow Us