Lionel is an American firm that manufactures toy trains, model trains and parts out of North Carolina. It was subsequently purchased by Richard P. Kughn, Detroit-based real estate developer (and railroad enthusiast) in 1986. Then in 1995 it was purchased by The Martin Davis Investment Group. Then Lionel changed hands again in 1995, when Kughn sold…
FENDI Fendi is an Italian luxury fashion house that designs ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, fragrances, eyewear, timepieces, fur, and accessories. Established in Italy in 1925 Fendi is most known for it's fur and fine leather goods especially their handbag deemed the "Baguette". In recent years Fendi has wanted to gain greater press for their runway shows so in…
Jonathan Adler For those who did not know, Jonathan Adler started off making and selling ceramic accessories to Barneys in New York in 1993. Now he has 17 stores and is a household name and is known worldwide. When I think of Jonathan Adler I think of pure White jeans and pop art style accessories. …
Drinking out of Baccarat makes everything taste wonderful. Baccarat is a French manufacture of fine crystal located in Baccarat France. They are known for their beautiful paperweights, high quality stemware, breathtaking chandeliers, barware, stunning vases, and perfume bottles. Most estate sales in Miami include at least one piece of Baccarat. Baccarat makes a lovely gift for wedding…
Mid Century Furnishings That Will Always Have Resale Value Iconic mid century furnishings will give a pop of style to any room—and they’ll always have resale value...if you can ever part from them. Authentic mid century modern furnishings are an investment, plus they are typically made better than most of today's furnishings with the exception…
Lillian Bassman Photography For those too young to remember, Lillian Bassman was most famous for her black and white photography, geometric placement and camera angles as well as her paintings. She worked at Harpers Bazaar for almost 20 years where she created the most fashion forward magazine covers of the time. People may not know…
There are three responses to design – yes, no, and WOW! Everytime lucite furniture is offered at our Florida estate sales, we get "WOW"! New and Vintage lucite items We love it when our Florida estate sales include lucite items. Whether it's lucite furniture or lucite accessories, lucite pieces always sell fast and for top…
B&B Italia I remember the first time I was introduced to B&B Italia. I was driving down Ponce de Leon Blvd and saw a wild black and white dresser [offered by Cappellini] in the window. I made a U-turn and went into this store that was new to me. Well the dresser turned out to…
TOM FORD Tom Ford was born in Austin Texas on August 27, 1961. He is most known for designing luxury clothing for brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent and his own personal brand "Tom Ford". He is also a screenwriter, film director and producer. Not many people realize he directed films 'A Single Man'…
Versace resale When people talk about Versace clothing, accessories, or home goods, my first thought is always, "before or after the unfortunate death of the genius designer"? Face it, when Gianni Versace was alive the designs of the Italian house were legendary. Now that his sister (Donatella) and brother (Santo) run the firm, it's simply…