Cartier Tank Watch
The Tank Watch The first Tank watch was invented by Louis Cartier in 1917. Believe it or not, it’s rectangle shape was inspired by a tank used during World War I! Over the years Cartier has made all types of variations of their tank watch and just about all other luxury watch companies have jumped […]
Knoll Furnishings
We know all about Knoll furnishings. Talk to us. contact us What exact is Knoll furniture? Knoll Inc is a design company that is exclusively licensed to manufacture high design furniture on behalf of the original designers. They are most known for representing designers like Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Harry Bertoia, Eero Saarinen and […]
Consignment vs quick sale
Consignment vs quick sale A new high paying job, a new house, a divorce, greater or less income, inheritance or just wanting all new stuff are some of the events that trigger people wanting to reduce their current load. But what are the benefits of consigning furnishings, accessories, designer items, fur coats, fine art, fine […]
Where to buy Minotti
Minotti Our recent Miami estate sale was like being at the Minotti showroom. For those not familiar Rodolfo Dordoni (who also designs furniture for B&B Italia) began working with the Minotto brothers in 1997 and they have never looked back. Their first joint collection included just a few pieces but was a great success. Thus […]
Prada resale
Prada is an Italian fashion house that specializing in handbags, clothing, accessories, shoes, and fragrances for both men and women. The firm was created in 1913 by Mario Prada although it didn’t come into world wide acclaim until around 2000. Prada first started out making leather goods in Milan Italy…which is ground zero for all things […]
Jonathan Adler resale
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. […]
Resale Lucite Furnishings
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 resale
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 […]
Hermes resale
Hermes Resale Did you know that you cannot walk into a Hermes store and buy a Birkin bag? You can’t order one either! They are reserved for clients and potential clients that have done the ‘groundwork’. Don’t believe it? Try buying one in person or over the phone and get back to me. Then there […]
Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture
Frank Lloyd Wright was an American designer, architect, writer, and educator. He was known for designing structures that were in harmony with the surrounding environment. One of his best examples of this was the Fallingwater home in Pennsylvania, which has been called “the best work of American architecture”. In addition to designing homes, Wright also […]