Journal

Burning Peat: A close look at buckets for the Magazine ANTIQUES

September 23, 2026

These buckets were function-first, somewhere to store the long-burning fuel harvested from peat bogs, while embracing the opportunity for tasteful ornament.

Discovering Wilderstein: Victorian, Frozen in Time

September 17, 2026

Toward the end of her life in Wilderstein, Miss Margaret “Daisy” Suckley had shrunk her domain down to one room of the Queen Anne-style mansion above the Hudson River. We got to explore the whole t...

The Mind of the Maker: Sam Tannenbaum

August 28, 2026

"I have a strong opinion that if you love an item, it belongs."

Slow, Not By Mistake: Making a Hallie

August 26, 2026

It's slow, but it's also done right.

A Bit of Midcentury Never Hurt - Cassina

August 13, 2026

Sixty years after its production, the sofa serves as a reminder of Cassina’s enduring design and impeccable craftsmanship through thoughtful proportions, excellent materials, and admirable design l...