We all have them – friends and family members who seem to have everything and are therefore difficult to buy holiday gifts for. If you are on the hunt for something truly unique, then Beauchamp Antiques is the place for you. Almost any interest or theme can be found in antique indoor accessories. Wine enthusiast? […]
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One piece of furniture that multitasks for both storage and display is the French vaisselier. This combination of open shelving and lower buffet became the perfect option for managing dining ware. The buffet provided the storage and serving surface, and the shelves could display favorite porcelain, heirlooms or other items deemed precious. Country cabinetmakers began […]
Like many of its European neighbors, Dutch furniture was influenced by styles adopted by monarchs of powerful countries in the 18th and 19th century. While they followed the lines of the styles of the time, the Dutch also created their own distinct styling, mostly noted by their voluptuous, sturdy and highly decorative look. They often […]
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Although we may feel that coffers, also known as chests or trunks, are ubiquitous today, they have an interesting place in the history of furniture. Coffers were the Europeans’ first cased pieces. They started out as six-sided boxes with a lift-off lid. As time went on, craftsmen included hinges and locks. In the 1500s, the […]
Just like today’s furniture and accessories, antiques were crafted with particular styles in mind. In the case of European antiques, these decorative or architectural elements are unique to the time and place in which the characteristics were first crafted. As you peruse Beauchamp’s collection of 18th and 19th century antiques, you will note that some […]
Just like today’s furniture and accessories, antiques were crafted with particular styles in mind. In the case of European antiques, these decorative or architectural elements are unique to the time and place in which the characteristics were first crafted. As you peruse Beauchamp’s collection of 18th and 19th century antiques, you will note that some […]
We at Beauchamp Antiques thoroughly enjoy the history behind antiques, and bonnetieres are a great example as to why. These lovely French furniture pieces came into existence in the mid-eighteenth century in response to women’s elaborate hairstyles of that time period. The large hats, wigs and other apparatuses (think the movie Amadeus) that were in […]
Interior designers and homeowners alike come to us seeking unique pieces to enhance their décor. We see our antiques used in many different ways to embellish the final details of a design scheme. Accessories bring an interior to life. Once you paint, place the furniture, and hang the draperies, it is the accessories that bring […]
In many ways, our collection of antique occasional tables embodies some of the most versatile pieces we have in our shop. Also known as side tables or accent tables, these furnishings are used in many different ways: night stands, beside chairs or sofas, quick catch for items in an entryway, appropriately scaled pieces for filling […]