Making it Personal – Turning Your Favorite Antiques Into Lamps

One of the greatest facts about using antiques to decorate and furnish your home is that antiques help create a truly unique look that can’t be found with items sourced from major retail stores. Here at The Gables Antiques, we love making antique items into lamps, as they give a room a one-of-a-kind look and an extra personal touch. On our buying trips, we... [Read more...]
More Fabulous Consoles at The Gables Antiques

Last week, we began a secondary spotlight series for the month with a feature on our beautiful collection of antique consoles. We have so many great photos to share with you that we had to split them up into two posts, so as we promised last week, we’ve got more to share with you today. Check them out! This lovely decorative French iron console dates... [Read more...]
Sitting Pretty with a Swedish Settee

After taking a look at consoles earlier this week, we are heading back to Sweden… well, to the topic of Swedish antiques anyway! Today’s featured piece is a fabulous 19th century Swedish settee, circa 1860, that has a distressed painted finish. In recent years, there’s been an increase in the popularity of the clean lines and elegance that Swedish furniture... [Read more...]

