Posts Tagged: reproduction furniture

So, you have broken hardware?

Posted by Orion Henderson on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in furniture hardware, American made hardware, early american hardware, reproduction clocks, reproduction furniture, antique furniture - leave a comment

What now? We get this question a lot. You have a broken pull on an older dresser, typically something dating from the 1950's to the 1970's. The first thing to understand is that the furniture you have is not an antique. An antique is technically 100 years old, or older. You will not be …

About Chippendale Antique Furniture and Hardware

Posted by Web Team on Friday, September 21, 2012 in reproduction clocks, Chippendale brasses, reproduction furniture, antique furniture - 1 comment

Even the antique novice is moderately familiar with the term “Chippendale.” But while he or she may not be an expert on its origins, the untrained eye easily recognizes its ornate, florid style. Nevertheless, Chippendale pieces are often confused with Queen Anne, and early 20th century revival …

Interview With a Furnituremaker: Glen Huey

Posted by Deva Mirel on Friday, February 3, 2012 in furniture hardware, period furniture making, furniture makers, reproduction clocks, reproduction furniture, queen anne furniture - 3 comments

Glen Huey is known not only as an exceptional craftsman, but also a thorough teacher. Amongst woodworkers, his plans are famously meticulous, demonstrating extreme care and attention to detail. As the former editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine, Glen’s experience with various hardware lines is …

A Special Commission: Campaign Furniture Hardware

Posted by Deva Mirel on Thursday, July 7, 2011 in campaign furniture hardware, campaign furniture, custom hardware, American made hardware, period furniture making, customer service, reproduction clocks, reproduction furniture - 2 comments

One thing I love about this very odd job blogging about furniture hardware is the opportunity to expand my knowledge base. I cannot tell you how many times I watched Jewel in the Crown, The English Patient and other films with a strong colonial British showing without knowing the proper term for …

Updating The Jelly Cupboard

Posted by Deva Mirel on Thursday, June 16, 2011 in antique hardware, period furniture making, reproduction clocks, reproduction furniture, antique furniture - 2 comments

Whether you inherited your jelly cupboard or found it at an antique shop, this cute piece of free-standing furniture can flummox even the savviest home decorator accustomed to a kitchen of built-ins and bolted-downs. Here are some suggestions on how to update that old jelly cupboard in both style …

INSTALLING BALL CATCHES

Posted by Dave Griessmann on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in ball catches, installation tips, bullet catches, period furniture making, reproduction clocks, reproduction furniture - leave a comment

• The other day I was thumbing through a copy of a woodworking magazine at the newsstand and an article on installing a ball catch caught my eye. • While I was looking at the photos *&reading the supporting text for them I kept coming to the conclusion that it seemed to be a bit over thought … read more »

More customer work

Posted by Orion Henderson on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 in grandfather clocks, tall case clocks, reproduction clocks, reproduction furniture - leave a comment

A common theme at Horton Brasses is customer work. That makes it a common theme here on our little blog. These pics are from John Kappel who has been a regular customer for a number of years. An active member of SAPFM I believe, he is always working on an ambitious project. In this case, the clock …

Customer work

Posted by Orion Henderson on Thursday, December 18, 2008 in queen anne furniture, winterthur collection, winterthur museum, low boys', Chippendale brasses, reproduction furniture - 1 comment

This lowboy was inspired by a piece found in the Winterthur Collection in Pennsylvania. It has lovely delicate legs and beautiful carvings. I am pretty fond of the brasses too! Enjoy.