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Though the lamps fell out of fashion by the 1930s, they recently have seen a surge in appeal, showing up in home décor, and ...
Van Gogh painted “Starry Night” when he was 36 — in June 1889, near the end of his life, which ended in suicide a year later.
Lorna Simpson found the meteorite on eBay. “It was for a great price,” she told me, declining to give the exact figure, ...
On a family visit to Guangzhou, China, writer Bonnie Tsui discovers that she, like the city, is ever evolving.
As winter releases its grip on the Prairie State, there’s no better time to embark on a journey through time at this suburban ...
The great hall, traditionally the central gathering space in Tudor homes, maintains that role in Virginia House, with its impressive hearth large enough to walk into – a reminder of when such ...
Robert Lee Fritz studied glass art at Illinois State University and became the area’s first independent hot glass artist ...
Glass artists from around the world are showcasing their work at the Habatat Gallery for the 53rd Annual International Glass ...
The 20th century was replete with brightly colored Depression glass. Once an affordable necessity, it's now a lively way to ...
In this captivating video, we take you through the entire glass manufacturing process, starting with the key ingredient: sand. Discover how high-quality silica sand is transformed in furnaces at ...
A dealer in vintage decorative artworks might ask $75-$125 for such a piece in excellent condition. Pressed glass carafe This vase came through my family from my great aunt in North Carolina.
You’ll find depression glass in nearly every antique store, but that doesn’t mean these historical pieces are easy to come by. Created during the Great Depression, this affordable yet ...