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
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 developed a rich patina with natural moss and...
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 developed a rich patina with natural moss and...
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
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...
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
