Eastlake Furntiure
The Eastlake furniture style as envisioned by its namesake, Charles Lock Eastlake, came about in response to his dislike of the over-the-top Rococo and Renaissance Revival styles popular during the Victorian era. Although Eastlake furniture is technically considered Victorian, being popular from 1870-1890, it breaks away from the excessive high relief carving, classical elements and numerous curves of other styles produced during this timeframe.
In contrast with other Victorian styles of furniture produced in America featuring classical motifs, Eastlake furniture is more geometric and incorporates modest curves. It sometimes includes mild Renaissance and medieval influences that do not overwhelm the design. Ornamental carving seen on these pieces is lightly incised rather than deeply carved. Wood grains were often emphasized, with oak and cherry often used in Eastlake pieces.

Popular pieces of furniture like this Victorian settee were produced in many styles, including Eastlake. This one exhibits the typical geometric design elements and lightly incised carving associated with Eastlake pieces.
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Saturday March 17, 2012, we will have a 1 day drawing with 15 prizes!. Tickets will be sold for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00! Make sure to stop by and purchase a ticket!
On Saturday, April 07, 2012 we will have our semi-annual Homemade Baked Goods Sale. Just in time for Easter!
And finally you asked for it so we brought it back... On Saturday April 21, 2012, we will have our "ASK OUR EXPERTS" Appraisal Fair. Each item will be $3.00 each with no limit on how many items you bring, and remember, if you have a large piece of furniture, please bring a good photo and if possible a small piece of the item. The hours for this will be 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Don't forget to mark these dates on your calendar.
David Mallott is The A.G.C.A.P. Dealer of the Month for March. He has been with the Antique Gallery Family for 8 years and is also a very valued employee. David specializes in anything antique, home decor, religious items, unique 1 of a kind items, & great folk art signs and too much more to mention. Please visit David's Booths located on Aisle 2 North Booth D-5 & D- 6, Aisle 3 North Booth E-3, and Booths R-1 & R-2 on aisle 1 South. David is always adding new things to his booths, so make sure you check them out! Look at these unique columns he has in his booth.
My husband & I took a trip last weekend to an Antique Clock Show in Mesquite Texas. I was in the room reading a book and my husband came and got me and said "Guess who's at the clock show" I asked who and he said "Moe from Storage Wars Texas". I didn't believe him so, I went down to the show and lo and behold there he was. We had quite a conversation he actually belongs to the same clock club as my husband. So we had our photo taken together with plans to keep in touch. If none of you have seen this show, it comes on Tuesday nights on A & E at 9:00 p.m.
Now for the blog special of the week! Need a new dining room table?
This gorgeous Penn. House, made in America Cherry Table with 2 leaves, 6 chairs with a complete set of table mats. Normal retail for this set new would be $8,000.00 and that's without the table mats which would cost another $300-$400. From Thursday March 08,2012 until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday April 14,2012, you can have for just $999.00. Just in time for Easter, and don't forget we have Lay-A-Way too!. Code word for this great deal is "CHERRY" This item is from Dealer # 461 and located in Booth B-2 Aisle 1 North!
and don't forget.............................
OUT WITH THE NEW AND IN WITH THE OLD.........BUY ANTIQUES
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