Repairing a Loose Chair Joint
A loose chair may need more than fresh glue. Learn how to inspect the joint, choose a careful repair and know when to ask a restorer for help.
Yassine
Yassine runs The Patina Journal, carrying forward the eye of his father, Houssine, who spent forty years in the antiques trade in Casablanca. Read the story.
When Rooms Became Photographs
For most of history a room existed only in memory. Photography changed that, and an old photograph can show how a room was used.
Buying Vintage Furniture: A Complete Guide
What to inspect, which repairs are worth paying for, how to read the economics of a saleroom, and when to walk away.