My sister-in-law, Michelle, sent me an interesting Washington Post article today! It's a fabulous look behind the scenes at modern disposable furniture materials, the impact on the environment, and how we got here. This article interviews furniture designers who worked for major retail names we all know and love,...

What’s hot right now are the cleaner lines of casual French country and Swedish antiques, a style often called “Gustavian,” after Swedish King Gustav III, who fell in love with French Neoclassical style after a visit to the Palace of Versailles in the 1780s.   Margaret Schwartz will have her Modern...

I'm so excited to announce that I am now the Director Strategy and the Antiques Diva Mentorship Program at the Antique Diva and Co!   Our vision is to equip antique dealers with the tools and resources they need to sell antiques and become thought leaders shaping the future of antiques....

Hi Hi! Welcome to January's Newsletter! Happy New Year! I am so thrilled most of us got to experience a normal holiday season. Now that the New Year is here and we're past the Winter Solstice, I'm looking for ideas on how to bring some light and warmth into my...

How microsbusinesses within the art & antiques dealing community are getting into the digital fastlane! Art Daily quotes Margaret Schwartz, owner Modern Antiquarian, on the benefits of working with Ronati and the newest version of their "e-Commerce Manager (eCM), a piece of software that allows art and antiques dealers to...

Earth Day is coming up this week and we know that Sustainable consuming has become a hot topic over the last couple decades. This is mainly a response to how acutely aware consumers have become of how buying has long lasting effects the environment around us. A lot of consumers today are trying to be mindful...

Hi hi! As you probably know, I purchased an apartment in Manhattan in November 2019. The apartment needed a renovation, so I made the decision not to move in until after the work was completed. Well, I could write a book on how NOT to do a renovation. So, now,...

Hello hello!  It is February and that means that Valentine's day is just around the corner. While romance has been looking a bit different for the last year or so, that doesn't mean we can't look to this sweet holiday for a refreshing perspective!  We could all use a little love...

Hi hi! We are so proud of our unique collection of Swedish Gustavian Style furniture and are thrilled to continue to share new pieces with all of you. Keep in mind that our collection is available online on our website, 1stdibs, Chairish, Incollect, or can be shopped in person at...

It's no secret that we are passionate about Swedish Gustavian Design. Though personal taste is what originally drew Margaret in, Gustavian naturally has such a universal appeal, which is why one sees it used by so many designers and in many different styles of homes and spaces. The classic Gustavian shapes...

We are welcoming 2021 with open arms! Looking back at 2020 it might not have gone as planned, but it wasn't all bad either. In January we got to enjoy a wonderful trip to Paris with many of our friends. We explored the sites and museums, connected with colleagues, and...

Everyone is talking about The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. While I haven't seen it this series yet, we noticed the funniest thing! By chance, we recently had a stunning alabaster chess set in our inventory photographed. We purchased it in the UK, but it's an Italian set with a beautiful...

This month's illustration was inspired by coming home, gathering around a table with close friends and family, and enjoying the home you have together. We think Meagan did an incredible job of bringing our gorgeous pieces into harmony, creating a dining room all would dream to enjoy for upcoming holiday celebrations....

OUR CONTAINER ARRIVED!!  This means we have brand new inventory for you all. We captured a peek at the madness on unboxing day below, its not the full picture but it does show that you have a bit of work to do before admiring your beautiful pieces as they’re unloaded. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CFsJuspJ9x_/ Now that everything is accounted for….We...

How Margaret Schwartz began an antiques business in one day.

  Hello Autumn! We loved the long days of summer and spending as much time outside as possible, but the arrival of September always feels like a fresh start. We're already starting to see color peek through on the Maples and we wanted to show how you can bring the...

Take a peek into our dream backyard! A tranquil outdoor space with water features, beautiful flowers in bloom, and of course the perfect garden decor! If you look carefully, you'll see that we've featured a mix of antique gardenalia thoughtfully placed throughout.     19th Century French Pedestal Urn Planter This grand...

Hi all! Below you will find a compiled list of Black-Owned Interior Design Resources, Antique Companies, Textile and Pattern designers that we admire and have incorporated into our own resourcing lists. We hope you will too! Feel free to bookmark this Blog Post so you can reference it whenever you need.    Antique...

We were inspired by all of the lovely homes with their Americana decorations and flag bunting. Our new vignette captures a summer evening moment at a historic home.

This month we want to take you on an adventure. It all started with the two red and white painted cast stone mushrooms we have. We looked at them and felt like we needed to create an adventure since we're all ready to break free from our daily routines. With...

Modern Antiquarian was featured in the April 2020 Home monthly section of the Connecticut Hearst family of newspapers. Margaret was interviewed by Andrea Valluzzo on the topic of Swedish style.

If you love antiques but don't know how or where to shop for them, you might be under the impression that you'll just have to live without your dream vintage furniture. But the reality is, there are actually tons of places you can shop for vintage pieces and antiques!

Ronati interviewed me about what Modern Antiquarian does and why I love Gustavian!

Seriously, how are you doing? I know I have not been myself given the spread of COVID-19. My mind is wandering and thinking a lot of "what if" and "when it's over." I imagine most of us are thinking this way. I'm finding it hard to concentrate and meet deadlines....

Hello everyone!  Kelly here, and I have an exciting home update! Lucky me! Lucky you! Not only are you going to get a play-by-play of Margaret’s Upper East Side home renovation, but you will also be able to follow along as I settle into my new three bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. ...

Lilac is my favorite color.  In case you hadn't realized by our logo color, my phone case, the only color I wear besides black, my nail color, etc. I love lilac. I knew from the moment I decided to take on a renovation that I wanted a lilac kitchen. Original...

Thank you! 2019 has been a wildly amazing year and we have all of you to thank for it! We have grown by leaps and bounds and have accomplished every single goal we set out to create this year. It has been truly wonderful and we feel so lucky to...

Today on the Chaise Lounge, your host is the Antiques Diva Toma Clark Haines. Toma chats with her friend and fellow antiques dealer Margaret Schwartz of Modern Antiquarian. They discuss the behind-the-scenes life of an antique dealer, like how easy it is to get into on accident and the way dealers need to surf on economic waves to weather recession.

Home Sweet Home!   Welcome to the first Margaret's Nest post! I have a feeling this is going to be a wild but amazing ride. I've never done a renovation before and I've certainly never done one under the eyes of neighbors and a co-op board!   Back in January...

Antique dealer and founder of The Modern Antiquarian, Margaret Schwartz loves the thrill of the hunt. When she’s not sifting through a warehouse of potential treasures deep in Sweden (or the UK, or France) she might be found leading an antique tour closer to home, helping others find their own particular needle in the haystack perfect piece.

Hi everyone! Our newest shipment from the UK came in on Friday and we wanted to loop in all our peeps! We received a shipment of hand selected garden and home decor objects, furniture, and accessories. The collection will be largely revealed at our booth in the Antique and Design...

Time to start spreading the news! We are headed to High Point, NC in October and could not be more excited about joining the Antique and Design Center of High Point! The show kicks off October 17 and runs until 5pm on the 23rd. Kelly and I have already been...

Margaret is moving back to Manhattan! Read about her reasons why she left in the first place and why it's time for her to move home.

What a wild summer! I can’t believe it’s almost over but before it officially ends I wanted to share some of what I’ve been up to.You might know my family has a house in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. We love it because it’s a short walk to town where we...

Hello everyone!   Provincetown, Massachusetts is the last town on Cape Cod. While most people don’t have the opportunity to make it out to the tip of Cape Cod—you MUST make time.  Provincetown is an amazing hotbed of creatives. There are writers, painters, and students working during the summer; you will...