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Celebrating over fifty years as a modernist design classic, George Nelson's Coconut Chair has remained a Herman Miller Inc. best seller.

Shipping glass and pottery requires the proper materials and an attention to details. A shoddy job results in a package that rattles on delivery, and that's a bad thing.

One of my favorite companies is having a big online ornament sale. Now you might not be ready to even think about adding to your Christmas collection, but at these...

Unveiled at the Salon d'Automne des Artistes Decorateurs in 1929, the LC4 Le Corbusier Chaise Longue is the labor of its Belgian designer's love.

Check out this article on Forbes.com for a good checklist on what to look for when it's time to find out just what your stuff is worth! Forbes.com...

Joe Willie Namath is one of pro football's most colorful players. Collectors love this Super Bowl III hero, shelling out top dollar for cards, jerseys and signed photos.

I love everything about the winter holiday season from the smiles and kindness on strangers faces, to the smells of cooking in the kitchen. I love the colors of Christmas,...

Hall of Famer Ty Cobb (1886-1961) is one of the greatest players in baseball history. Collectors love Cobb, paying top dollar for cards, signed baseballs and other items.

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A marriage of old and new, The Barcelona Chair (aka Pavillion Chair) has become not just a design classic but a monument to German Modernism.

This time of the year is when many folks start making resolutions for the coming year. I've learned I always resolve too BIG and don't always follow through, but I...

I've joined the group of Guides who have made 2009 calendars for readers of their sites. My choice was to do a desktop cd cookie jar calendar. Why?...

Q: This mark is on a pitcher and bowl set given to me by my Mother’s family. I tried everywhere and can’t find the mark. Can you identify the maker? Login for answer.

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These were the Top 10 stories in Kovels Komments in 2008, based on interest from our readers:1. In Memoriam: Ralph KovelWe were touched by the many notes from fans of our books, newsletters, and TV shows telling us how much Ralph would be missed. This week USA Today listed "those who died in 2008 [and] left an indelible mark." The list included Ralph as coauthor of "the popular Kovels' antiques and collectibles price guides that...login for more...

Red wine spilled on the tablecloth? Sprinkle the fabric with salt to absorb the wine. Then wash the tablecloth in the washing machine according to the directions.

A little over fifty years ago, Ray and Charles Eames introduced to the world a chair that pushed the bounds of sedentary pleasure.

What are you going to do differently as a collector in 2009? If your poll choice is "Something Else," be sure to post a blog comment to share your unique...

One of the questions often asked is "how can I buy the Disney Snowglobe pictured on your site?". The answer is you can't, at least not from me. It's...

If those resolutions you never seem to keep are just so last year, honestly, I can't blame you. Who needs the guilt, right? Making a New Year's resolution...