Antique Silver: How to Identify Authentic Pieces
By Marco Bellini — Journalist specializing in antiques and European collectingUpdated: March 24, 2026 Quick credential: Over 20 years of experience in reporting on private collections, international
Collecting with taste: how to create harmony between objects from different eras
By Marco Bianchi, Consultant and antiques enthusiast — Updated: 6 Mar 202620+ years in flea markets, auctions and period homes in search of objects with a history. This guide stems…
Restoration or conservation? How to treat antique furniture without ruining its history
The Soul of Antique Furniture Walking through the shelves of a historic house or the halls of a museum, you might stop in front of a piece of furniture that…
Restoration or conservation? How to treat antique furniture without ruining its history
The Soul of Antique Furniture Walking through the shelves of a historic house or the halls of a museum, you might stop in front of a piece of furniture that…
The Fine Line Between Collecting and Hoarding
By Marco Bianchi, Consultant and antique enthusiast — Updated: 6 Mar 202620+ years between flea markets, auctions and period houses in search of objects with history. This reflection stems from…
Antique paintings: recognizing brushstrokes, colours and styles of the era. A guide for enthusiasts and curious collectors
By Marco Bellini, journalist specializing in antiques — Updated: March 10, 2026Over 20 years of experience in telling stories of rare objects, private collections and period paintings between antique
Antiques as an investment: myths to debunk
By Alessandro Moretti, Journalist specializing in antiques – Updated: 3 Mar 202630+ years of experience in telling the stories of rare objects and private collections.This guide reflects direct experi
Treasures that Last: Stories of Antique and Rare Objects
By Isabella Conti, Curator and Collector – Updated: February 27, 202625+ years of experience in managing and cataloging private collections and antique fairs throughout Europe.This guide reflects Isab
Small details that speak of bygone eras: handles, fabrics and accessories
By Alessandro Moretti, Journalist specialized in Antiques – MilanUpdated: February 24, 2026 Over 20 years of experience in narrating private collections, historical furnishings and rare objects betwe
Recognizing an antique style in your home: Baroque, Rococo and Art Déco
Discovering and Distinguishing Baroque, Rococo, and Art Déco: A Practical Guide for Collectors Stepping into a home furnished with antique pieces means more than just filling spaces with old furnitur