This Chippendale chest features a bonnet top pediment, the intriguing decorative element that caps the piece. This unique topper has a number of other interesting monikers, however. Find out the alternate names, and how far it dates back in American furniture history. Read more ...

Contributing writer Troy Segal's researching foot styles to share with us again. Do you recognize this one? Sure, it's a variation of the bracket foot, and it was used on Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Federal-style furniture. But do you know the real name for it? I'll give you a hint: think ooh, la la. Read more ...

In this case we're not talking about your hunky neighbor. No, a bachelor's chest is a type of multi-purpose furniture perfect for the single gentleman occupying a bachelor pad in the 17th and 18th centuries. Find out about its uses, how it evolved over time, and some of the identifying characteristics. Read more ...

Well, actually, Dominique doesn't refer to a he or a she, but rather jewelry made by a talented person working in Rhode Island using old-school techniques to make collectible costume jewelry. Find out who this jewelry whiz is, and what collectors love most from the Dominique lines. Read more ...