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
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Urns
Materials
Terrazzo
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming 19th-century French stoneware confit pot features a soft cream glaze and classic, rounded form. Subtle imperfections and timeworn chips add to its authentic character, ...
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Stoneware Urn, Italy Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
Early 20th century Italian stoneware urn. Handcrafted with traditional Terracotta and a white glaze finish. Originally used to store and preserve food.
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Gilded Hollywood Regency Metal Rope & Tassel Side Tables, 1970s, France
Located in South Salem, NY
This striking pair of side tables features gilt iron bases shaped as twisted ropes, knotted at the center and finished with detailed tassel feet, topped with glass surfaces that reve...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Painted Concrete Garden Mushroom Statues, France 1950s
Located in South Salem, NY
Weather-worn and full of charm, this whimsical pair of red-and-white mushroom statues adds playful nostalgia to any garden. Each concrete piece features a traditional white stem, bri...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Painted Concrete Garden Mushroom Statues, France 1950s
Located in South Salem, NY
Weather-worn and full of charm, this whimsical pair of red-and-white mushroom statues adds playful nostalgia to any garden. Each concrete piece features a traditional white stem, bri...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Ornate Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Mirror, Sweden Late 19th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
With its ornate crest of scrolls, rosettes, and birds, this intricately carved mirror exudes the elegance of 18th-century Swedish Baroque design. The giltwood frame, hand-carved and ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Louis XVI-style Oval Mirror with Carved Wood Frames, France Mid 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This elegant pair of Louis XVI-style oval mirrors features intricately carved wood frames with floral garlands and classical ribbon crests, all finished in a soft, time-worn gilt. Th...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French 1970 Empire Style Side Table with White Marble Top
Located in South Salem, NY
This refined 20th-century French Empire-style side table features a gilt brass base with lion’s head mounts crowning each leg and paw feet anchoring the base, all classic symbols of ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Side Tables
Materials
Brass