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DISPLAY THEIR SOCKS OFF
Since antiques are great conversation-starters, they can be displayed in more interesting ways that spotlight multiple items. Ball placed an antique African mask
atop an armoire to draw attention
to both the mask and the furniture. Huff believes antiques are best complemented by contemporary art because each dramatically highlights the other. Huff Harrington has used sinks from an Italian church to display soaps and a painted armoire from the south of France to hold baskets in their retail store.
EDUCATE YOUR CUSTOMER
“Point out the tongue and groove joints on that Harvey Probber cabinet, show your customer the pontil mark of a mouth-blown Murano ashtray; run your finger over the artist’s signature,” suggests Quillin, reminding buyers to inspect an antique thoroughly and learn all its flaws and damages. Learning the story behind each piece can really help sell it.
“Antiques marry the past, the present and the future,” says designer Connie Seitz. Quillin agrees. “Every antique has a personality, a history, a story. It’s what makes them so beloved and interesting.”
For more information:
Connie Seitz Interiors - connieseitzinteriors.com, 985.630.7102; Huff Harrington Home - huffharrington.com, 404.467.0311; Kenny Ball Antiques - kennyballantiques.com, 434.293.1361; MiNTY - loveminty.com, 404.863.9220; Palmer Design Group - palmerdesignllc.com, 470.375.2506;
Images courtesy of Huff Harrington Home, Kenny Ball Antiques, MiNTY
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In addition to the one-of-a-kind showrooms, visit the ANTIQUES Temporary Collection located on Floor 2 of Building 1,
January 12-15 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Items purchased with the ANTIQUES exhibitors may
be picked-up at the Distinguished Transport warehouse. Distinguished Transport also can ship items directly to the purchaser via white glove delivery service. Rates apply.
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