Examine Antique and Vintage Sofas

Watch out for sideboards or sofas that have been altered to a smaller, more easily sold size.    

Heywood-Wakefield Breakfront

Q:  I bought this Heywood-Wakefield breakfront cabinet and credenza at an estate sale. What are they worth? I’d like to sell them. I’m not interested in making a large profit and I don’t want to ship them. How can I find buyers?   A:  Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company was formed in 1897 when two Massachusetts […]

Vintage Desks Are Unique At-Home Learning Option 

As parents work to create at-home learning spaces for their children, new desks are a hot (and hard-to-find) commodity in many areas of the country. The solution could be vintage desks found at auctions, outdoor flea markets or online marketplaces. (See our list of Popular Apps & Websites to Buy or Sell Collectibles, Household Goods […]