A Passion for Antiques

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A Passion for Antiques

â€œNo matter how many doorways I step through,â€ writes Barbara Milo Ohrbach, â€œI am always intrigued by what people collect and how they live with their antiques.â€ Readers have turned to Ms. Ohrbachâ€™s bestselling Antiques at Home again and again, using it as a treasured source and an invaluable primer on collecting. In this new book, A Passion for Antiques, she has responded to the countless requests from her fans to create an all-new guide that takes a look at the endlessly alluring and ever-growing, ever-changing world of antiques.

As a passionate collector herself, Ms. Ohrbach has traveled the world, and her journey has taken her from the finest London antiques dealers to New York City flea markets and elegant Italian homes. Now all of her insider advice and wonderful discoveries reflecting her impeccable taste are collected in this one volume. In it, she shares her secrets for finding, living with, and caring for treasured old objects.

Featuring the exquisite homes of some of the worldâ€™s most distinguished and dedicated antiques collectors, A Passion for Antiques will inspire all those looking for creative ways to decorate with their most prized possessions. With her usual clarity, Ms. Ohrbach also includes practical tips for properly cleaning and storing precious objects and lists of professional sources for restoring them. Whether you collect vintage clothing or rare silver, you will find invaluable information here.

Ms. Ohrbachâ€™s enthusiasm for travel rivals her passion for antiques. For those who, like her, have taken their quest around the world, she has created a stylish guide to her favorite international cities, with information about fashionable antiques shops and shows, the hottest markets, and noteworthy museums, as well as insider tips on where to stay and dine.

Filled with information as priceless as the objects to which it pays tribute and illustrated with more than 250 extraordinary, lush photographs, A Passion for Antiques will delight newcomers to antiques as well as any knowledgeable collector.

Country	USA
Author	Barbara Milo Ohrbach
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Clarkson Potter
EAN	9780609608210
Edition	New title
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0609608215
Label	Clarkson Potter
Manufacturer	Clarkson Potter
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	192
PublicationDate	2004-10-26
Publisher	Clarkson Potter
ReleaseDate	2004-10-26
SKU	ACOMMP2_book_usedverygood_0609608215
Studio	Clarkson Potter

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