In our news area, you will find regular updates from Charlie Harness Antiques and information on our latest exciting antique furniture arrivals. It could be painted, it could be distressed, it could be a decorative item - but it’s bound to be an old classic. And that’s what makes it newsworthy!
When you hear ‘antique seating’ you may immediately think of old fashioned wooden furniture that is bold, bulky and difficult to fit into a modern setting. In reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Antique seating is available in a wide variety of styles that offers comfort and convenience that can be included in any decor theme.
Read MoreFor those of us who love travelling we’re sure you’ll agree that travelling in style is always the way to go! From your comfy airport attire to the luggage you carry, it’s common to want to look good during your journey. With many people adopting modern fashion, you can ensure you stand out whilst on your travels with a nice dose of vintage charm courtesy of this fantastic Louis Vuitton suitcase we currently have in our collection.
Read MoreThe West Midlands, specially Warwickshire, is known for its amazing antique shops and the wide range of antiques available at the best prices. Whether you are searching for decorative pieces, furniture or something else Warwickshire offers a massive selection of antiques that is popular with locals as well as many of the tourists who visit the area.
Read MoreTables are an important component of most homes. Whether it is side tables, centre tables, dining tables or any other type, the vast majority of homes will incorporate at least one table! As fantastic as tables are though, they can often take up a lot of space which isn’t ideal for many houses.
Read MoreItalians are known for their amazing carving and hand painting techniques. Traditionally, furniture was made from all sorts of carved wood – be it furniture like chairs and tables or even statues and show pieces.
Read MoreIf you are new to it, buying antiques can be an overwhelming task. Nowadays there are a number of dealers selling antiques online. Just like everything has gone digital, so has the antiques market with dealers opening their online stores too. But if you are new to the world of antiques, unless it is an established and well-known dealer, buying from a random dealer online can be tricky as you have to be cautious due to potential scams and fake items.
Read MoreHerbariums are wonderful items that make classic collectors' items. In our wide selection of Swedish Antiques, we have a collection of 20th century pressed and dried plants and flowers from Sweden. In this set, each pressed botanical specimen has a hand written label at the bottom with details including the plants name, variety, and date written. This set from the 1950s was most likely compiled for a school project over the course of a couple of years. The set can be sold separately or as a collection, and will make a beautiful and charming collector’s item adorning any wall.
Read MoreOur first post gave you a glimpse of the categories of furniture and antique decorative items that we have in our collection. Now let us have a look at the categorisation of our collection. We have roughly segregated our antiques into three categories based on the themes they relate to.
Read MoreFollowing the recent launch of our new website, we have now spent some time writing new page content to help promote Charlie Harness Antiques and build our brand!
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