Welcome Modern Antiquarian
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hi Hi! The Endless Summer… It is a mindset! Kelly and Margaret both enjoy heading up to the Massachusetts coast, Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, respectively. Both of us love the feelings that the beach evokes, so whether you’re on the water just for the summer, live at the beach...
Hi Hi Hi!!! Living on the East Coast, we have the benefit of living extremely close to the water. A lot of people either choose to live on the water year round or they invest in homes a bit more removed from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether...
Helllo! It is no secret that Margaret is the member of the team who LOVES everything Garden. We figured it was time to educate you all on one of her favorite styles, Faux Bois. This french term means “fake wood”, and was popular between 1890 and 1950. There are many iterations...
Hey Everyone! Its the time of year when everyone starts relaxing a little bit more, the weather has started to clear and Summer is just around the corner! Something about the rising temperature, later sunsets, and the anticipation of time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors. Check out these...
On most buying trips, we work almost non stop! It makes for a lot of driving and not much sightseeing, while this is definitely efficient for our buying purposes it does not always satisfy the traveler in both of us! If you have been checking out our Instagram feed you’ll...
Hello Everyone, The Kips Bay Showhouse this year is truly marvelous! Margaret and I have been catching glimpses of it all over social media and all the different Home Decor mags like AD and House beautiful were writing all about the Showhouse—we had to get there! We put it on...
The Spring Show at Round Top is just around the corner. We have curated such a fun collection if we do say so ourselves. We really cannot wait to reveal it to you all in the Peck Barn. We have so many new things coming your way, obviously we can’t...
We are always looking for fun vintage, and antique shops in New York because while we always have a a great selection of things... Sometimes you just need a quick shopping fix. A spot that Kelly recently discovered? Odd Eye in the East Village! Its a fabulous spot on 5th...
Hey Everyone! We decided to take a quick trip down to Miami to check out the US Antique Shows Original Miami Beach Antique Show. Our good friend Toma Clarke Haines was hosting tours throughout the show, so we took the opportunity to explore a market that we are less familiar...
Hello! We had an incredible time at The Winter Shows Young Collectors Night. Margaret and I made our way to Park Avenue Armory separately but we immediately linked up and got to exploring... We were lucky enough to cross paths with Robert Young of Robert Young Antiques in his booth....
Welcome back! Happy New Year!!!! We hope you had a chance to learn about the incredible “papier a cuve” technique that we featured on the blog before the Christmas holidays. There is also an IGTV video showing the entire process for you to watch! After that first amazing experience with...
2018 has been quite the year! We have not stopped running from January to Christmas. It has been a whirlwind year traveling overseas to England a few times, Sweden, France, Italy twice, being in Texas for three weeks, driving 3000+ miles round trip from Connecticut to Texas in a van,...
Hello! We had a bit more free time than we usually do while on our trips while we were in Venice. Though we are creatures of habit... Finding a few incredible artisans who were willing to share a behind the scenes look at their practice so that we are now...
Hello! Happy Christmas! If you were a fan of The Summer House you are likely aware of how much Margaret loves Christmas! While we are so happy to be more remote with our business, allowing for lots of travel and adventures for us to share with you on our social...
Hey all! You might want to grab a nice cup of coffee to settle in for this post! We talk about our Road Trip, Round Top, The Designer Dream Spree at The Compound, and High Point Market Fall 2018! Here we go... We have finally settled back into our routine...
Right now your inbox is being flooded with emails about Chinese tariffs. Starting in January 2019, imports from China will be subject to a 25% tariff. Unfortunately this is not just subject to complete pieces made in China, it’s all the components made in China like hardware and fabrics. All...
Hey guys! This past weekend was the first full weekend that The Color Factory was open in New York City! I bought tickets a few weeks ago as I had browsed the Instagram feed of the curated event and caught a behind the scenes look from a few of my...
Hey everyone! Last week, Kelly got a chance to shop at the newest trade show in New York City. Shoppe Object, a reinvented, more curated trade show inspired by the forwarder thinkers Deirdre Mahoney and Minya Quirk of the apparel trade show, Capsule. Jesse James the founder of Aesthetic Movement, approached...
Hi all! The Northern most towns on the tip of Cape Cod are whimsical, natural and authentically charming. Kelly just got back from her annual family vacation in North Truro. Right next door is Wellfleet, a small fishing village that has a history of being home to many artists...
Hi all! As you're probably well aware we finally received our 40' container chockfull of amazing finds from the UK, Sweden, and Italy. This is easily our best container yet and we hope you're enjoying the goodies that have arrived. What you may not know is that the container was...
Hey! We hope everyone had a fabulous 4th of July and is back into the summer swing of things. AKA a somewhat leisurely yet productive time :)! A few weeks ago we received our latest shipment from Europe and it was one of the more exciting days we’ve had recently!...
We are out of the office this week enjoying our friends and Family! We hope you are all doing the same and having a lovely time! Happy Independence Day!
