Vintage Living
Antique Toys, Vintage Toys, and One-Of-A-Kind Toys as an Investment
by Charles Snider, Ruby Lane Customer Service A classic story about collectible toys and the market for toys is often a variation of someone rummaging through their parents’ home basement ...
Ruby Lane Turns 25!
RubyLane.com made its online debut in 1998, a quarter of a century ago! The idea for building a robust, user-friendly platform for the buying and selling of antiques and vintage ...
RESTORATION or RENOVATION WITH BRETT HOWARD
1. 1940s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Waterfall Dresser With Mirror, restored with Howard Restor-A-Finish a. Pieces like this can be purchased at garage sales, thrift shops, and antique stores (Usually ...
Come on Barbie, Let’s go Party!
by Charles Snider, Ruby Lane From being one of the most popular dolls and toys in the world in the 1950s, to being the star of a feature film in ...
Antique Brilliant Cut Diamonds
by Sunseria Morgan, Jewelry Curator, rubylane.com Diamonds have not always been the bright shiny sparkling jewels that we know and love today. For centuries diamonds remained uncut in their natural ...
Czech Glass Jewelry
by Sunseria Morgan, Jewelry Curator, rubylane.com Czech Glass Jewelry The art of Czech glass production dates back centuries and is deeply rooted in the country’s cultural traditions. The land in ...
Hollywood Collectibles: For Collectors of the Stars
by Charles Snider Happy Oscar Season! These days movie buffs or families can watch most of the films nominated for Best Picture from the comfort of their own homes.; however, ...
Art Nouveau Jewelry
by Sunseria Morgan, Jewelry Curator, RubyLane.com Art Nouveau Jewelry. Emerging like the first wildflower in spring from a meadow of melting snow, slowly unfolding its petals to unveil new life, ...
Thrift With Intent: What to look for, how to save money
Did you know that August 17, 2022, was National Thrift Store Day? News to me. According to NARTS, The Association of Resale Professionals, there are currently more than 25,000 resale, ...
Around the House with Art Deco
By Donald-Brian Johnson • Photos by Leslie Piña “Art Deco was the last truly sumptuous style.” – Alastair Duncan, Art Deco, 1988 Art Deco. It isn’t all black and white ...
Crafting a Legacy: The Life and Work of Olof Althin
by Erica Lome, Ph.D. Today, few people outside of the antiques trade recognize the name Olof Althin (1859-1920), a Swedish-born cabinetmaker active in Boston at the turn of the twentieth ...
Renovation, Restoration, Preservation, Conservation
By Bart Bjorneberg, Bernacki & Associates, Inc. What do these words mean and what conditions and responsibilities do they engender when used in connection to furnishings, art objects, environments, and ...
