Education

Want to buy quality antique pottery? Learn to identify common hallmarks in this beginner’s pottery marks identification guide.

Learn about the life and work of Czech painter and graphic designer Alphonse Mucha, known for his Art Nouveau posters and decorative panels.

Follow these simple tips to learn how to protect yourself from lead exposure in antiques. Avoiding lead is easy and important for your health.

Learn how to spot fake Tiffany lamps and why investing in the real thing is important. Don’t be fooled by lower-quality imitations.

Learn about Art Deco design, from its history and key features to practical tips and ideas for adding it to your home.

Want to play some fun antique games? Explore the world of antiques through interactive and educational board games and video games.

Browse some beautiful vintage book covers from the 19th and 20th century.

Explore antique wedding dresses from the last 200 years of romance. From lace to colors other than white, these wedding gowns are iconic.

Learn how to identify Eastlake furniture and be able to tell it apart from other Victorian styles like Renaissance Revival and Rococo.

Learn how to identify majolica pottery by using the simple steps outlined in this guide. We’ll show you what real and fake majolica looks like.

Dry sinks are a beautiful piece of history. Learn more about how a dry sink was used and how you can incorporate one into your home today.

Do you have to store old books? Learn how antique books get damaged and also how you can prevent the aging process for decades.

Do you love Art Nouveau everything? Explore our picks for the most famous Art Nouveau artists of all time.

Depression glass is still highly collectible today. Learn more about the most sought after depression glass patterns.

Do you have a fascination with old photographs? Learn more about types of antique photos like daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, and more.

Do you have antique table lamps in your home? Find out which styles are the most common and when they were made.

Check out the most striking and sentimental antique photos on the internet.

Can you tell if a book is a first edition? These are some identifying factors that can help beginners on their search.

Painting antique furniture isn’t always the right move. Find out when it’s okay to paint and when you should leave the furniture as is.

Do you have an antique on your hands? Maybe or maybe not. Find out how old and rare an item has to be considered antique or vintage.