Featured Stories

Every item tells a story. Learn more about the stories behind some of our most special collections, explore tips from top design influencers and celebrities, and more in the editorial side of EBTH.

Book Collecting 101

When determining whether a book is collectible, several factors come into play – including the edition, author’s signature, completeness of sets, and presence of illustrations.

The Art and Legacy of Chinese Shadow Puppetry

The Art and Legacy of Chinese Shadow Puppetry

EBTH is honored to present a fascinating sale from the collection of Robert and Anne Beaven, featuring the entire inventory of an antique South Chinese theater company, circa 1870. This collection offers a deep dive...

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Secondhand September

In a world that’s increasingly conscious of its environmental footprint and shifting toward mindful consumption, buying secondhand has never made more sense. Whether you’re shopping for vintage furniture, timeless fashion, or rare collectibles, secondhand goods...

Natural vs. Lab Grown Diamonds: What You Need to Know

Natural vs. Lab Grown Diamonds: What You Need to Know

Timeless and endlessly captivating, diamonds have long embodied the essence of luxury in jewelry. Today, modern buyers face a compelling question: Should they choose a natural diamond, formed by nature, or a lab-grown diamond, crafted...

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E X H I B I T : Aaron Wooten

This EBTH *E X H I B I T presents a collection of contemporary paintings and sculptures by Chicago-based artist Aaron Wooten. The collection features portraits, comical figural scenes, abstract compositions, and industrial cityscapes. Paintings...

E X H I B I T : Beatriz Vidal

E X H I B I T : Beatriz Vidal

EBTH presents an impressive collection of illustrations by Argentinian artist Beatriz Vidal. An award-winning artist, Vidal is particularly celebrated for her children’s book illustrations. Her unique work is often executed in a folk tradition, often...

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EBTH Season 2

Now Casting For Our Hit Home Show! Don't miss the chance for your home and transition to be featured on TV as we head back out across the country helping more families on their journey...

10 of the Most Iconic Handbags of All Time

10 of the Most Iconic Handbags of All Time

From royalty like Grace Kelly or Princess Diana to Hollywood stars like Audrey Hepburn or Jane Birkin, a handbag’s journey to iconic notoriety usually starts on the arm of an influential leading woman. The popularity...

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EBTH on HGTV

EBTH on HGTV

Follow Jacquie, Lara and team as we help raise money for an NYC food pantry, scour a New York farm filled with prized collectibles, walk through political history as pictured on campaign buttons and pull...

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E X H I B I T : Winter Prather

Mid-century photographer Winter Prather uniquely captured landscapes, industrial sites, and abstractions in silver-gelatin.

Seller Story: Collector & Curator of Edwardian Cool

Seller Story: Collector & Curator of Edwardian Cool

Meet Konstantin Golovchinsky, the “eye” behind the eclectic and stylish collections of West LA’s Object Quality Antiques.

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Featured Artist: Bill Salamon (1927-2011)

Bill Salamon (1927-2011): Artist, Holocaust Survivor & Inspirational Figure

Design Collaboration: Homearama

Check out this design collaboration with Aubrie Welsh Interiors to develop an immersive shopping experience showcasing the charm and beauty of designing with pre-loved goods. Read more about how you can experience the home and...

Feature: Lovis Foundation Benefit Auction

Feature: Lovis Foundation Benefit Auction

Lovis (a combination of Logan and Elvis) was founded in 2016. The mission of the Lovis Foundation is to continue Logan’s legacy by promoting charitable initiatives that celebrate individuality, inspire compassion and encourage others to...

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Featured Estate: Leung-Weinstein

Featured Estate: Leung-Weinstein

Transport yourself to the picturesque Leung-Weinstein Estate, a historic dairy farm in the rolling hills just outside of New York City. The 7 acre farm in Dutchess County includes a barn, potting shed, converted bull...

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Featured Collection: Mialana Boutte' DeSoleil

Just outside New York City, A significant portion of Mialana Boutte' DeSoleil's collection comes from her Nana & Papa who were both executive chefs in Los Angeles as well as formidable collectors of fine eastern...

Shopper Stories: Joost Baars

Meet Joost Baars: Renowned Dutch poet, VSB Poetry Prize winner, and keeper of his grandfather’s legacy in the form of an authentic gallery wall.

Seller Story: Mary Steenburgen & Ted Danson

Seller Story: Mary Steenburgen & Ted Danson

Get a glimpse into this Hollywood Star couple's life and see what it's like to travel the world, frequent hotels, and cherish every moment you have at home.

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Seller Story: Blantyre Hotel, Lenox, MA

Seller Story: Blantyre Hotel, Lenox, MA

Robert and Mary Paterson began construction on their Gilded-Age Mansion, Blantyre in 1901. Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, the exquisite Tudor-Style home in Lenox, Massachusetts took two years and more than 1,000 workers...

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Tips of The Trade: 5 Ways to Preserve Your Antique Heirlooms

Our very own Consignment Expert, Sophia Gossard, is here to teach us a little bit more about some antique no-nos and tips to preserve your most coveted pieces. Here’s 5 easy ways to keep your...

Seller Story: Jimmie and Jack Phelps, M.D.

“They were history buffs from the Greatest Generation; interested in preserving our culture and our past.”

Seller Story: The Hutchinson Signature Collection, Atlanta, GA

Seller Story: The Hutchinson Signature Collection, Atlanta, GA

My dad and uncle were both World War ll veterans and part of the ‘Greatest Generation.’ My dad especially was quite fond of history and loved his country. That’s why he collected the Declaration of...

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Seller Story: Carol J. Mathews, Cincinnati, OH

“I have found that Carol Mathews’ story brings her art to life. My objective with sharing her art is to help people view Carol’s art through Carol’s mind and experience her reality – the world...

Roberts’ Antiques, Lexington, KY

Roberts’ Antiques, Lexington, KY

“The collecting began when my father, Lon Roberts, was practicing medicine. He started initially buying brass items at auction, and it grew from there. My parents traveled together to antique stores, auctions, and yard sales...

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Seller Story: Heather Hogan Roberts – Atlanta, GA

Seller Story: Heather Hogan Roberts – Atlanta, GA

A space influenced by Heather Hogan Roberts will usually bear trademark elements of bright lacquered chinoiserie, faux bamboo, vintage-patterned wallpaper and probably a ceramic monkey somewhere. As founder of the lifestyle brand, "Ivy and Vine",...

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A.C.E. Series: Modernism: The New New Painters

In the late 1970s, in the wake of abstract expressionism and the New York School of artists, a new creative direction was afoot. “We were all sort of working in this one direction, and it...

Silver September: Moments Of Silver

Silver September: Moments Of Silver

That's a wrap on Silver September. For its final week, we asked our EBTH family to share their memories about the meaningful silver pieces in their lives. We hope you enjoyed exploring the collections, stories...

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Tips of the Trade: P.S. I Made This: 1 Table, 3 Ways

Erica Domesek, founder of P.S. - I Made This, a DIY lifestyle brand, is a master of thinking outside the box. Here, she shows how one wicker table can go from being a console to...

Seller Story: Nancy Burke, Sun Valley, ID

The home we lived in before this one was in a suburb of Chicago; it was built in 1928 or 1929, before the crash. The owner had sent architects over to the Cotswalds in England...

Seller Story: Chloe Smith, Coto de Caza, CA

Seller Story: Chloe Smith, Coto de Caza, CA

My dad was very musically inclined – and 100% self-taught. He played the saxophone, piano, guitar, the drums, keyboard, you name it, he played it. But the piano was his favorite, I remember growing up...

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Seller Story: The Golder Collection, Cincinnati, OH

Seller Story: The Golder Collection, Cincinnati, OH

When my mother, Faith would hear music, she’d get this little glint in her eye and just go waltzing off,” recalls son, Stuart Golder. Dr. Sylvan and Faith Golder were the consummate collecting couple, well...

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Seller Story: Curt Lowens, Los Angeles, CA

In 1952, Paula Herold’s father rented a room in New York on West 15th Street, from an actor who was in a traveling production of Stalag 17. “My father sublet his apartment and my mother...

A.C.E. Series: Why Collect Contemporary Art?

A.C.E. Series: Why Collect Contemporary Art?

We chose Contemporary Art to kick off our Arts, Culture and Education Series, because it’s exciting, massive – and also confusing. To get a handle on the topic, we turned to Morgan Rigaud, who has...

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Seller Story: George Kotsiopoulos, Los Angeles, CA

“When I’m shopping for myself, I have to ask myself, “Self, where are you wearing this?” I might love something but if I have no answer, I don’t buy it. So if you’re shopping for...

Modern Masters: Ricardo Morin, New York, NY

“My love of art has always mattered much more to me than any commercial success. One of my mentors in Venezuela would say to me that there’s nothing more unique than to dedicate your life...

Keys To The City: Austin, TX-How To Get The Austin Look

Keys To The City: Austin, TX-How To Get The Austin Look

Austin's got a reputation that's pretty much testament to the laid-back and creative vibe we love so much. There’s something about the near-perfect weather, world-famous barbecue, music festivals, rooftop happy hours and city-meets-natural landscape that...

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Seller Story: Dr. Henry Heimlich, Cincinnati, OH

Seller Story: Dr. Henry Heimlich, Cincinnati, OH

Decades before he would introduce the world to the Heimlich Maneuver, the lifesaving technique responsible for saving countless lives, Dr. Henry Heimlich arrived at Camp Four in Inner Mongolia, China on June 4th, 1945, in...

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Seller Story: Clyde's Restaurant, Tysons Corner, VA

"I’ve spent my whole career building fun places to eat. We always say Clyde’s restaurants are like dining saloons: bars with great dining rooms. Though the food isn’t an afterthought for us! It’s very good,...

Sophia Bush Design Tips Chicago Loft Apartment

Sophia Bush Design Tips Chicago Loft Apartment

As she settles into her newest place (a converted Chicago loft, where she stays while shooting NBC’s Chicago PD), Sophia Bush shares her challenges and her approach to making a spare, industrial space (like the...

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Seller Story: Robert Metcalf, Ann Arbor, MI

“My house was the sixth home Bob Metcalf designed and stands only a few blocks from where he lived. From the street, it’s just a little low-profile box in a hill, but you walk in...

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