At Home with Danish Modern Furniture

In real estate circles, mid-century modern homes in good condition command premium prices, especially if owners have preserved original details and treated the property with TLC. The same phenomenon applies to auctions involving mid-century modern furniture, as evidenced by a March 6 Gallery Auction event in Houston. A well-kept three-piece sofa set by Ekornes, a […]

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles July 2022 Newsletter Now Available

Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles newsletter is available as a print subscription, or as a digital version that is included in the Kovels Knowledge and Kovels All Access memberships. Start your Kovels Knowledge Free Trial now or login. Kovels’ July 2022 newsletter features folk art depictions of Uncle Sam, American dolls, Bakelite jewelry, Shaker boxes […]

Midcentury Modern Tables

Tables by well-known mid-20th-century American furniture designers are attracting interest and higher prices among collectors. A recent Heritage auction in Dallas offered coffee and side tables in modern forms and unconventional materials. The top price of $42,500 was paid for an English walnut Conoid dining table made in 1970 by George Nakashima. An American woodworker, […]

What’s In and What’s Out? Terry Kovel Knows

What are the top collectible trends of 2020? The top collectible is almost-new, limited-edition sneakers autographed by an important player or worn in a special game. While sneakers are tops, here are our personal Top 5 “In” collectibles for 2020, based on auction prices and decorating trends. And while we are at it, we will […]