About Modern Antiquarian
Modern Antiquarian® was born out of a love for antique furniture and objects and a passion that grew into a career. Margaret Schwartz developed her love of antiques over time and as that passion grew she felt a need to share it. It started when Margaret read about antiques tours on The English Room blog and it piqued her interest. She booked a one day tour not knowing what to expect. By the end of the day she had filled a 20’ container and was hooked on antiques. We understand that antiques are intimidating and can be expensive, so anyone who is diving into the antiques ...Read More
Established in 20141stDibs seller since 2019
Featured Pieces
Color Palettes: Atmospheric Interiors Book by Suzanne Butterfield, 1998
Located in South Salem, NY
A celebration of color, this book reveals how the Donald Kaufman Color Collection transformed interior design in the late 20th century. Kaufman, a painter turned master colorist, was...
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
Selenite 4x6 Photoframe by Tozai Home, 2015
By Tozai Home
Located in South Salem, NY
Cool and luminous, the Selenite frame shimmers with a moonlit glow, its crystalline surface radiating calm elegance. Holds a 4" x 6" photo vertically or horizontally. Perfect for tre...
Category
2010s Chinese Picture Frames
Materials
Stone
Genuine Pink Quartz/Glass 5” x 7" photo frame by Tozai Home, 2015
By Tozai Home
Located in South Salem, NY
Tozai Home’s 5" x 7" Genuine Pink Quartz frame transforms any photo into a statement piece. Can hold a vertical or horizontal photo. The thick, polished quartz sides reveal the natur...
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2010s Chinese Picture Frames
Materials
Rose Quartz
Comfort Zone Book by Trudy Dujardin, 2014
Located in South Salem, NY
Comfort Zone presents interiors where beauty and sustainability meet. Rooms awashed in natural light, rich textures, and gracious proportions are also grounded in eco-conscious desig...
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2010s American Books
Materials
Paper
Genuine Pink Quartz/Glass 5” x 7" photo frame by Tozai Home, 2015
By Tozai Home
Located in South Salem, NY
Tozai Home’s 5" x 7" Genuine Pink Quartz frame transforms any photo into a statement piece. Can hold a vertical or horizontal photo. The thick, polished quartz sides reveal the natur...
Category
2010s Chinese Picture Frames
Materials
Rose Quartz
Large Terracotta Pot, England Mid 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A large antique terracotta pot featuring a wide flared rim and a decorative rope twist detail encircling the upper body. The surface has ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Large Terracotta Pot, England Mid 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A large antique terracotta pot featuring a wide flared rim and a decorative rope twist detail encircling the upper body. The surface has ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Bench with Arm Rests, 1780-96, Reproduction Print C. 2005
Located in South Salem, NY
Reproduction print C. 2005. Pink and white striped mat with a black and gold frame. 22"w x 18"h x 2"d
Bench with Arm Rests, Pierre Claude Delagardette, French, 1745 - 1792, Richard ...
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Early 2000s American Prints
Materials
Paper
Turkish Style Bergere Armchair, 1780-96, Reproduction Print C. 2005
Located in South Salem, NY
Turkish Style Bergere Armchair, 1780-96, Reproduction print C. 2005. Pink and white striped mat with a black and gold frame. 22"w x 18"h x 2"d
Turkish Style Bergere Armchair, from Oe...
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Early 2000s American Prints
Materials
Paper
Swedish Interiors by Rhonda Eleish and Edie van Breems
Located in South Salem, NY
Swedish Interiors by Rhonda Eleish and Edie van Breems
On the back:
Swedish Interiors represents the best of Swedish design in America. Throughout these pages, you will be inspired a...
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Paper
Pair Antique Rush Seat Dining Chairs, England 1920s
Located in South Salem, NY
A charming pair of rustic painted English farmouse chairs with handwoven rush seats and beautifully worn layered white paint. The simple ladder backs and turned details offer timeles...
Category
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dutch Delft Style Blue & White Ceramic Flower Brick, France Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A petite Dutch Delft-style blue and white porcelain flower frog or brick with a scalloped foot and trapezoid profile. The sides feature a repeating hand-painted floral motif, while t...
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Early 20th Century French Vases
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Stoneware
