The term "bon vivant" derives from late 17th century French and means "a person living well." During the 17th century, the definition of "living well" seemed very different than its definition in this day and age. However, how can we "live well" without cherishing a portion of the past? At Bon Vivant Antiques & Period Furnishings, we carry items that have stood the test of time, including crystal, furniture, rugs, and even silver.
Whether you want to shop from the comforts of your own home or care to venture into town, you will be pleasantly surprised with the items we have in our collection that could soon be yours. Bon Vivant Antiques is pleased to assist in evaluating merchandise of interest for potential resale in today's market or for pricing for your acquisition - personal shopping for quality vintage merchandise is a shop specialty at Bon Vivant Antiques.
Whether you want to shop from the comforts of your own home or care to venture into town, you will be pleasantly surprised with the items we have in our collection that could soon be yours. Bon Vivant Antiques is pleased to assist in evaluating merchandise of interest for potential resale in today's market or for pricing for your acquisition - personal shopping for quality vintage merchandise is a shop specialty at Bon Vivant Antiques.
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Although antique furniture typically gets lumped together, there are actually great differences in the styles and periods in which they were created. You can often guess the era in which an item was created due to its craftsmanship qualities. Chairs, tables, armoires, couches and cabinets are all highly sought after antique furniture pieces.
When you are shopping for antique rugs, you will often hear the terms "Oriental rugs" and "Persian rugs." Here at Bon Vivant, we are often asked by our customers what the difference is between the two. A great deal of the namesake derives from the location in which the rug was made. Oriental rugs come from parts of Asia such as Iran, China, India, Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Tibet and Nepal.
Have you ever explored an old home in its original condition and been amazed by the lighting fixtures? It seems as if every room had a lamp or chandelier that was just as visually appealing as it was functional. Modern day lamps are still very appealing, but they lack the grandeur that a vintage chandelier displays.
You often hear about engaged couples going to look at china patterns. China is something that has passed down from generation to generation. Our ancestors often had china that they only used on the most formal occasions. If you are lucky, you have either inherited or found a complete china set that includes dinner plates, salad plates, dessert plates, and cups & saucers.
Vintage linens are often overlooked as a prized antique. Many people only think of lace doilies when speaking of antique linens because that is what their grandmother displays. However, there is much more to antique linens than lace doilies for the table. There are tablecloths, napkins, table runners and much more that have been created in the past.
