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When were mirrors invented?

Mirrors have always been more than practical objects; they’re portals into history, symbols of beauty, and artistic feats of craftsmanship. Let’s step through the looking glass and explore...

Furnishing Your Home Now, the Eco-Friendly Way

When you think of buying furniture, especially when you need it fast, have you ever considered antiques? There’s a reason why antique furniture is not only an attractive option but also smart!

Featured in Cool Stuff NYC's Amsterdam Guide

For our American friends planning a visit to Amsterdam, the team at Cool Stuff NYC has put together a fantastic guide, and of course Wildschut Antiques has made this list as well!

10. Meet the French Royal Style: Napoléon III

Did you know that Napoléon III escaped prison disguised as a lumberjack and was the first French ruler elected by popular vote? Get to know the quirky characters of the French Royals!

9. Meet the French Royal Style: Louis Philippe

Did you know that Louis Philippe supposedly never stayed somewhere for more than 48 hours and survived seven assassination attempts? 

8. Meet the French Royal Style: Napoléon Bonaparte

Did you know mandatory right-hand traffic was introduced in Europe by Napoléon as a strategy to prevent sword fighting on horseback?

7. Meet the French Royal Style: Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette is referred to as the Queen of Taste, as she often sported an intricate hairstyle that was decorated with unbelievable objects, such as a battleship replica of a French warship.

6. Meet the French Royal Style: Louis XVI

Louis XVI was the last King of France before the French Revolution. Did you know that he was a huge lock-picking expert? 

5. Meet the French Royal Style: Madame de Pompadour

When Madame de Pompadour was little, a fortune teller predicted that she would grow up to win the heart of a king. From time to time she held a strict diet of celery, vanilla and truffles.

4. Meet the French Royal Style: Louis XV

Did you know that Louis XV was an enthusiastic amateur astronomer and that his favourite animal was his white angora cat. He was a ladies’ man, although he was described as being extremely shy.