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Pale blue-gray French cabinet with glass upper doors, two drawers and paneled lower doors, styled with ceramics and books.

Behind the Glass: A Closer Look at Our Blue Fre...

The White Barn / Fickle International

A closer look at our blue French glass-front cabinet, with practical questions about display space, condition and bringing a tall piece home.

Behind the Glass: A Closer Look at Our Blue Fre...

The White Barn / Fickle International
French walnut chest with three shaped drawers and ornate metal pulls against a white background.

Beyond the Bedroom: Three Ways to Use an Antiqu...

The White Barn / Fickle International

Put an antique chest to work in an entry, dining room or living room, with practical styling ideas and a closer look at our French walnut commode.

Beyond the Bedroom: Three Ways to Use an Antiqu...

The White Barn / Fickle International
Oak refectory table and bench with shaped wooden supports and small heart-shaped cutouts.

Buying an Antique Dining Table: Five Checks Bef...

Fickle International Antiques

Before you bring home a dining table, check the room, chairs, base, benches, and delivery route. Two oak tables from our current collection show why the details matter.

Buying an Antique Dining Table: Five Checks Bef...

Fickle International Antiques
Gold-colored mirror with rounded upper corners and an urn-and-scroll crest.

Choosing a Mirror: Scale, Shape, and the View I...

Fickle International Antiques

Three mirrors, three different proportions. A practical guide to measuring your wall, planning the reflection, and choosing a frame that works in your room.

Choosing a Mirror: Scale, Shape, and the View I...

Fickle International Antiques
Green Emile Tessier ceramic dish with a spiral-patterned center and colorful modeled fruit around the rim.

The Collected Shelf: Styling Ironstone and Majo...

Fickle International Antiques

A tall ironstone pitcher, a little white saucier, and a green majolica dish: three current finds and a practical guide to proportion, shelf measurements, and a collected display.

The Collected Shelf: Styling Ironstone and Majo...

Fickle International Antiques
Why Renzo Mongiardino’s Furniture is a Must-Have for Serious Collectors

Why Renzo Mongiardino’s Furniture is a Must-Hav...

Sarah Batch

Renzo Mongiardino (1916–1998) was an Italian architect and designer known for his opulent, historically rich interiors. He worked with a grand, theatrical eye, drawing inspiration from classical European styles, Orientalism,...