A recent article by the Calgary Herald put the spotlight on one of the country’s largest antique furniture stores in the city’s downtown.It’s the Medina antique buffet cabinet company, and it’s known for making some of the most well-known antique furniture items in the country.Medina was founded in the 1920s by one of Calgary’s most
The furniture chain has been trying to buy out the antique china maker of the antique brass tables, chairs and sofas.In April, the company sold the company to the Singapore-based Wansheng.The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.The chain has already made a profit of about $3.4 billion, and it has
I came to the Indian Subcontinent in search of the country’s art and culture.In my first visit to the country, I was amazed by the sheer number of beautiful temples and ancient buildings, but also at the country as a whole.Since then, I have stayed in at least five different places.The last time I was
How to get antique items from the local antiques market.A recent trip to the antiques show was my first chance to see antiques on display.It was the second time I’ve visited the show in less than a month.The display had more than 200 antiques, some from well-known collectors like Richard Coyle, Henry Ford, and Benjamin
You can find everything from antiques to collectibles at Scott’s antique and vintage markets.The market is the brainchild of Scott McLeod, who lives in the community of Woodford, about 30 miles west of Atlanta.The markets are a way for people to connect and experience Atlanta’s diverse communities.The people who sell everything from vintage to antique
In an age of social media and online shopping, when the price of an item is going through the roof, you can call in an apothe cary expert.In an era when people are constantly looking for new products, you need a salesperson who knows what they’re doing, says Michael Pachter, president of Pachters, Inc., a
The antique safe on the left was once part of a large house that was abandoned in the 1800s.It was eventually used by the couple to store and transport valuable items, including jewelry and gold, until the late 1960s when it was sold off for a hefty sum.Now, an owner of a vintage door knob
With no more than $4 million in its bank account, the owners of an Ontario antique house have finally decided to sell it.The house at 2700 Queen St. S., formerly home to a French family, was purchased in 2008 by a former tenant of the property, who wanted it for his art collection.But after several
The best old school vintage electronic products to collect in 2017 include the Apple Watch, the original IBM PC and the Atari 2600.In fact, it’s not hard to find the right piece to keep your desk clutter free.Antique electronics and furniture can be incredibly valuable when used wisely.Here are our top picks for you to
A couple from the UK are celebrating their first ever vintage wedding on a vintage console table.The couple, who asked to remain anonymous, bought their first antique wedding ring on eBay last week and it has since become a cherished relic.“It was originally bought as a wedding ring for my parents,” one of the couple
