Table Accessories

NEW YORK – While ancient Romans first developed the art of cameo glass, it was firms like Thomas Webb & Sons in the 19th century that raised this form to new heights, creating ornately carved and decorated vases, bowls and perfume bottles.

  AMSTERDAM – The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has acquired an important item by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007), one of the most influential designers of the second half of the 20th century. The work is Cabinet no. 70 (2006), a monumental piece of furniture that is a combined cabinet, table and dresser.

Santa Claus has changed in appearance throughout the centuries. He is now a mixture of the Dutch, German, Scandinavian, British and American characters that have represented Christmas. The earliest Santa-like figure was Saint Nicholas of Myra, a fourth-century Greek bishop. He was pictured as a thin bishop in religious clothing. The bearded Norse god Odin […]