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
Featured Pieces
Ivory Colored Glass Table Lamp, 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
An ivory colored glass lamp with brass frame. This is a square column lamp. Needs to be rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Late 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mirrored Glass Dressing Table or Vanity
Located in South Salem, NY
Vintage French 1940s mirrored glass dressing table or vanity with two electrified sconces. Needs to be rewired. Three working drawers. Good condition except a couple of decorative ro...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Vanities
Materials
Mirror
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Located in South Salem, NY
19th Century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Urns
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Located in South Salem, NY
19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Urns
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Small Brass Vase with Geometric Etched Pattern on Surface
Located in South Salem, NY
Small Brass vase with Geometric etched pattern on the surface. Turquoise paint finishes the etched detail. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Vases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Porcelain Dish Polishers- Set of 5
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of five dish polishers. Resin mounted on wood stands. Sizes range from 4.25"-8"h x 5.5"diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mounted Objects
Materials
Resin
Mid 20th Century Regency Motif Brass Vase
Located in South Salem, NY
Vintage brass vase with a Regency motif
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vases
Materials
Brass
1990s Black & Gold Bag Form Vase
Located in South Salem, NY
Ceramic vase in the form of a bag or sack with black glazed exterior and gold glazed interior finish. Late 20th century.
Category
1990s Asian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in South Salem, NY
A 1950s small French sunburst mirror. The classic sunburst frame is made of giltwood and has mirror plate with age appropriate patina. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
French, Gueridon Round Pedestal Side Table, 1940s
Located in South Salem, NY
A small round French Gueridon side table from the 1940s. The mahogany veneer round top circled with a bronze edge. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Gueridon
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Mercury Glass Candlesticks, Early 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of etched mercury glass style candlesticks from the early 20th century. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Jamie Young Brushed Nickel Chalice Bowl
Located in South Salem, NY
Hammered nickel finish Chalice bowl by Jamie Young. 21st century, preowned.
Category
2010s Decorative Bowls
Materials
Nickel
