A&C Wallpapers: An Unexplored Collecting Niche?
One could argue that no element of the early 20th-century Arts & Crafts home was originally so ubiquitous, and yet today so frequently overlooked, as wallpaper. Despite the fact that William Morris – godfather of the Arts & Crafts…
Carving Their Own Path
Originally Published in The Press Democrat by Meg McConahey
Credit Debey Zito’s high school sewing teacher for setting her on her career path as a fine woodworker.
Zito couldn’t stand the woman. So at 17 she signed up for wood shop, becoming…
Refinished vs. Original Finish: What To Do?
We start this discussion with a clear premise: a refinished antique is worth less than the same form in its original finish.
But from there the waters can get a little murky.
Should you buy a refinished piece?
How much less should you pay?…
A Rare Opportunity For Collectors
I have often said that at the annual Grove Park Inn Arts and Crafts Conference you can see more Arts and Crafts in three days than most people can anywhere else in an entire year.
And I enjoy the opportunity to study and compare forms at the…
Conference Announcements & Roll Call!
We've got two fun announcements this week related to the National Arts & Crafts Conference coming up February 20th-22nd at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.
First off, Small Group Discussions! What began as a handful of off shoot,…
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ArtsandCraftsCollector.com is a website dedicated to exploring the works, artisans, historical origins and the contemporary revival of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The historic movement started as a response to the country’s Industrial Revolution and encouraged simple design paying tribute to the natural world over the intricate design of the Victorian era.