Starting in the late 18th century horologists and other artisans poured all their ingenuity and fantasy into extravagantly decorated mantel and desk clocks. Continue reading
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Silver Age
In 19th- and early 20th-century America, new wealth and social competition spurred a sterling surge of artistry in tableware. Continue reading
Carlo Bugatti: Furnishing a Fantasy
The extravagant, eccentric designs of Carlo Bugatti transcend the Italian Art Nouveau era to occupy an imaginative realm all their own. Continue reading
Crown Jewels
An exhibition at the Denver Museum of Art showcases the creativity and daring of the Maison Cartier. Continue reading
Furnishing the Nation
The Kaufman Collection of American antiques, now on view at the National Gallery, chronicles the evolution of taste, technique, and creativity in a young country. Continue reading
The Lalique Mystique
French designer-entrepreneur René Lalique was a wizard who could make glass do just about anything—and die-hard devotees of his works will do just about anything to get them. Continue reading
A Flowering of Talent
Louis Comfort Tiffany brought nature’s beauty indoors with his luxe glass creations, which are being highlighted in several current museum shows. Continue reading
One Piece at a Time
The craftsmen of the studio furniture movement have always been American originals, working independently of each other, following their own visions, making everything by hand. Continue reading
Multifaceted Shows
Modern jewelry giants are being celebrated by art museums on both coasts. Continue reading
Time Machines
Antique tall case clocks, once the highest of the high-tech, still keep both time and their value. Continue reading