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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Modernist Style Female Brass Sculpture, USA 1970s
Located in South Salem, NY
A striking modernist female torso sculpture in polished brass, mounted on plinth. The stylized silhouette highlights graceful curves and catches the light with sculptural drama—an el...
Category
Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Round Wicker and Glass Side Table, France 1960s
Located in South Salem, NY
A vintage French 1960s round side table featuring a woven wicker pedestal base topped with a clear round glass surface. The cylindrical wicker base is crafted with a tight, uniform w...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Side Tables
Materials
Wicker
Chinoiserie Blue and White Flower Brick, England Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A rectangular blue and white porcelain flower frog or brick hand-painted with a serene Chinese landscape featuring mountains, water, and pavilions in fine cobalt brushwork. The perfo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Italian Enamel Votives
Located in South Salem, NY
Set of four Italian modernist brass and enamel votive in a blue and red painted finish, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Iznik Plate in Turquoise, Blue, Cream, Early 20th C. Turkey
Located in South Salem, NY
A stunning Iznik plate in a piecrust shape. This beautiful example of early 20th-century Iznik pottery features the iconic cobalt and turquoise colors on a white background that this...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Green Glazed Shepherd's Lunch Holder with Bowls and Handle , France 19th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This 19th-century French Porte-Dîner, a shepherd’s lunch holder, features two stacked bowls joined by a gracefully arched handle and finished in a rich green glaze. Its rustic form a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Jars
Materials
Terracotta
Reconstituted Stone Squirrel Garden Ornament, England 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This delightful mid-20th century reconstituted stone squirrel garden ornament, exudes a charming sense of nostalgia that adds a touch of whimsy to any outdoor space. This enchanting ...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Stone Horned Owl Garden Ornament, USA Mid 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This mid 20th-century American reconstituted stone owl, gracefully perched upon a log, stands as a captivating garden ornament. Its exquisite craftsmanship showcases intricate detail...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Carved Neoclassical Marble Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A carved Italian marble urn in the Neoclassical style, dating to the early 20th century. The lip is decorated with a classic egg and dart pattern, while the body features an elegant,...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Urns
Materials
Marble
Noah's Ark with Animals Steel Sculpture, USA, Early 21st C.
By Don Drumm
Located in South Salem, NY
This captivating garden sculpture brings the story of Noah’s Ark to life in richly detailed steel with a painted verdigris finish. A wash of blue-teal tones softens the form, evoking...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
