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Handcrafted Furniture and the 250th: Why 2026 Is the Year to Invest in Pieces That Last

Tagged: 250th Anniversary American Furniture Craftsmanship Handcrafted Semiquincentennial The Craft
America's 250th is driving renewed interest in handcrafted furniture built to last generations. Here is why 2026 is the year to invest in pieces built the traditional way.
Formal Federal-period dining room with mahogany table, Chippendale chairs, and candlelight — EGA Home

American Furniture at 250: The Craft That Shaped How We Live

Tagged: 250th Anniversary American Furniture Craftsmanship Semiquincentennial The Craft
As America marks its 250th anniversary, the furniture traditions born in colonial workshops are still alive. Here is what that craft looks like today and why it matters.
Georgian vs. Regency vs. Federal: How to Tell the Difference

Georgian vs. Regency vs. Federal: How to Tell the Difference

Tagged: american furniture antique furniture chippendale furniture english furniture federal furniture furniture guide furniture history furniture styles georgian furniture interior design period furniture regency furniture traditional furniture
You're standing in an antique shop, looking at three similar chairs. All are clearly 18th or early 19th century. All are beautifully made. But they're completely different styles. One has...