"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to vintage furniture pieces passed down through generations, it's easy to convince yourself ...

Many authors define American Victorian furniture in terms of one of the many design types used from 1840 to 1900, but all of them are Victorian. Federal furniture, inspired by the French Empire style, ...

We've all held onto them. Those precious heirlooms passed down through generations, tucked away in storage or displayed proudly in china cabinets. Grandma's fine dinnerware. That mahogany dining set ...

If you've inherited your grandma's old dining set or your uncle's antique plant stand, it's not always easy to know how to work these older pieces into your home. They may not match your style, or ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Finding new ways to incorporate antique ...

Furniture made from recycled workbenches and school lockers, or huge metal parts from factory machines is not a new idea. Our ancestors recycled clothing into quilts, tin advertising signs into ...

Inside Jim and Jennifer Wissing’s home you’ll see thick crown molding, detailed wood paneling, elegant Victorian furniture and accent pieces, velvet swag window treatments with tassels, and stained ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Though Queen Victoria died over 113 years ago in 1901 after close to 64 years as Great Britain's reigning monarch, the years of her rule are still reflected in the architectural ...

There is a quiet but substantial move away from sleek, contemporary design as the dominant interior style in homes over the past few years. And while some people still opt for a minimalist mood, many ...