Insects in flight, naked dancing women and twirling, winding branches epitomized the aesthetics of the Art Nouveau era. Stylistically, the Art Deco period was its antithesis; Deco is identifiable by its long lines and stylized geometry. One man was a...

Almost one hundred years ago, in 1929, when Duke Fulco di Verdura was ready to make his mark on the world, he threw a costume party. Fortunately, he had a venue: his ancestral home, Palazzo Verdura in Palermo, Italy. And he had a budget: the very las...

The 185-year-old house of Hermès has made many evolutionary decisions to keep their client base happy and returning. What started out as a harness and saddle making business grew into a leather bag business and, 90 years after the founding of Herm...

Founded over 35 years ago in New York City’s Diamond District, Windsor Jewelers, Inc. has evolved over the years to become a bastion within the estate jewelry world. When Paul Lubetsky opened Windsor Jewelers in 1986, his primary focus was on estat...

With just 4 years in business, Rudnick Architectural & Decorative Arts has already established itself as an instrumental resource in the antique furniture and decorative arts market. The owner, Mike Rudnick, is not only adept at sourcing some of ...

Without a doubt, shopping a large vintage, antique and estate event like the Original Miami Beach Antique Show can be overwhelming! And yet, there’s no better opportunity to discover unique, one-of-a-kind, period pieces that can give you the sartor...