• Home
• RSS 2.0
• Contact Us
• SiteMap

what kind of style does apt connote? blue floor lamps, white art deco sofa, light blue rug, blk lthr dining?

set. for a females apt. what would u think of her personality and taste?

sounds like contemporary or mid-century modern to me.

2007-05-29 01:33:54 by kiki | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

I have recently purchased a large leaded `Chandlers` art deco light. Has anyone any details re this company?

This light is made from beautiful leaded green glass with `Chandlers` going around the light 3 times in white glass.
the light does stand apprx 3` tall and about the same wide and has obviously been a centre piece for an impressive large room.
Any ideas?

You have to try to find the makers and or the artist's mark. It should be on the glass pieces or on the metal somewhere, look for this as this will be invaluable and the information is necessary to have in trying to authentic and establish your piece's origins and history.
Once this is done, get a photo of your chandelier, go to www.flickr.com site or at http://ww.photobucket.com/ and upload a picture there for free.

Try these on line resources below;
http://www.collectics.com/
http://www.bjcrystalgifts.com/crystal/collectibles.html
http://www.londonsearchdirectory.co.uk/Crafts/Glass%20Lamps.asp
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?p=antique+large+art+deco+light+and+leaded+Chandler&sp=1&fr2=sp-bottom&y=Search&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ques&fl=0&x=wrt&ei=UTF-8&SpellState=n-2493487669_q-chZafalz8HuuduSyymWoAAAAAA%40%40
Then post it at any of the following sites for the Appraisal.
You can get appraisals on line if you can't go in person.
http://antiques.about.com/od/onlineappra...
http://www.antiqueappraisals.net/..........
http://www.antiqueappraisals.net/......s...
http://www.squeagle.com/
http://web.info.com/infocom.us2.enhance/...
http://antiques.about.com/od/onlineappra...
http://www.agents8.info/collectables.htm...
http://www.thecollectiblestore.com/?a=1&...
http://www.collectica.com/welcome.do?gcl...
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?p=anti...
http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf...
http://www.christies.com/appraisals_valu... One of The Best for items of huge value.
http://www.sothebys.com/ As this one is
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/igavel........ and this
http://www.vwart.com/Idem
http://www3.sympatico.ca/appraisers/....... for sure for free - not sure for your pieces.
Once you can establish the history of your pieces and they have been authenticated, i do not believe that you will have any problems selling them at any of the best of the above Auction Houses. The historical aspect of these sort of things if they are also from an important maker,artist can far exceed the normal and nominal fees usually obtained.
Good luck,
Cheers!

2007-04-20 01:11:51 by StuRob | Posted in Sculpture

Does anyone know a good source for Art Deco style light fixtures that don't cost an arm and a leg?

Redesigning my basement, and need some design ideas. Thanks!

IKEA is pretty good

2007-05-28 13:08:32 by mmredick | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

is this a feminine or masculine style, light blue floor lamps, white art deco sofa, light blue rug? or unisex?

It would be fine for either gender.

2007-05-28 15:28:20 by kiki | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

Do you know of any place to buy unique mod-ish/art deco or just awesome lighting?

Im doing a really funky room, and i just want some cool unique lights, i dont care what style its considered i just need some help finding awesome looking lighting, prefferable hanging.

http://www.bluefroggoods.com/lighting.html

http://www.funkylights.com/

2008-01-07 18:13:38 by Sam | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

Anyone know anything about Art Deco design?

I am remodeling my basement, and would like to do it with an Art Deco Styled theme. Anyone have any good resources, or ideas for colors, light fixtures, etc. for this type of design? Thanks!

watch old Ginger Rodger/Fred Astaire movies ( look at the background set decorations) or research the Chrysler building in NYC for inspiration

Art Deco is characterized by use of materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, lacquer, inlaid wood, sharkskin (shagreen), and zebra skin. The bold use of stepped forms and sweeping curves (unlike the sinuous, natural curves of the Art Nouveau), chevron patterns, and the sunburst motif are typical of Art Deco. Some of these motifs were ubiquitous — for example, sunburst motifs were used in such varied contexts as ladies' shoes, radiator grilles, the auditorium of the Radio City Music Hall, and the spire of the Chrysler Building.

2007-05-25 19:56:07 by mmredick | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

I need the names of some Art Deco designers....?

...for my interior design project. I'll be looking through catalogs for wallcoverings, bedroom furniture, bathroom furniture and accessories, fabric textiles, lighting, etc. What are some good names to look for?! Thanks!

Frank LLoyd Wright, Noguchi, Eames........

2007-12-11 13:45:55 by Boo! | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling