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Antique Firebacks: What You Need To Know

For centuries, the fireback was the quiet workhorse of the home. It protected the masonry from intense heat while radiating warmth back into the room.

Antique Lovers’ Watchlist: The Most Beautiful Costume Dramas

There’s something irresistible about a well-crafted costume drama. Beyond the drama itself—the glittering court intrigue, the whispered secrets, and the sumptuous wardrobes—there’s the interiors.

Why Old Souls Love Antiques

There’s a quiet, magnetic pull that certain objects have. If you’re someone who feels that pull, chances are, you're what people might call an “old soul.”

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...

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 Louis Philippe was basically the original jet-setter—never staying anywhere longer than 48 hours—and somehow survived seven assassination attempts? The man was part king, part Houdini.

8. Meet the French Royal Style: Napoléon Bonaparte

Did you know we owe right-hand traffic in Europe to Napoléon? Not for efficiency—no, no—but to stop hot-headed horsemen from sword-fighting in the streets. Très practical. 

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 final King of France before the Revolution—and a surprisingly skilled lock-picker to boot. Who knew royal secrets included a bit of sneaky locksmithing?

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.