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Published On: February 25, 2025 by Sarah Ford – https://www.redfin.com/blog/vintage-style-home-decor/

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a great vintage find. The perfect worn-in leather chair, a timeless mid-century coffee table, or a set of delicate porcelain vases that feel straight out of a Parisian flea market. But seasoned vintage shoppers know that finding those true treasures takes more than just luck. Whether you’re shopping for your house in San Francisco, CA, an apartment in Atlantic City, NJ, or a rental home in Tampa, FL, knowing what to look for can make all the difference. 

To help you navigate the world of secondhand shopping, we reached out to vintage experts for their go-to tips. From spotting quality materials to identifying hidden gems, consider this your insider’s guide to shopping smarter, scoring big, and curating a home full of pieces of history. (more…)

Gates Antiques was voted the #1 antique store by Central Virginians in the Rhome poll taken in January. We are honored and humbled by the support shown to us by our loyal customers.

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Virginia Living Magazine has selected Gates Red Oil as one of 22 Outstanding Products that are Made In Virginia for 2018! (more…)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, Va. Nov. 1, 2018 — Announcing the 7th Annual Made in Virginia Awards. Featuring products created in the Commonwealth, the 2018 Made in Virginia Awards celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship and craft in Food, Drink, and Home + Style.  (more…)

NEW YORK – Imari ware is a broad term for the first porcelain ever produced in Japan. Its development was made possible by the discovery of exceptionally fine kaolin in 1616, early in the Edo period. It is also known as Arita ware, named for the town where it was made, which was a traditional ceramics center on the island of Kyushu. (more…)

Here are some pictures of Jay Gates giving a talk to a local chapter of the Colonial Dames this past weekend. The talk was entitled “What furnishings from the 18th and 19th Century tell us about everyday life.” During the talk I reviewed items like card tables, chairs, bow front chests, knife boxes, etc. We then talked about each item and how its use differed from today and why. I also covered care of one’s furnishings. Lastly, we discussed downsizing and some of the perils of it.  I gave some tips too.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This week, Good Morning Richmond is telling you how you can get the most for what you have. Today we have the inside scoop on how to get the most for your furniture.

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