Passion For Antiques

“No matter how many doorways I step through,” writes Barbara Milo Ohrbach, “I am always intrigued by what people collect and how they live with their antiques.” Readers have turned to Ms. Ohrbach’s bestselling Antiques at Home again and again, using it as a treasured source and an invaluable primer on collecting. In this new book, A Passion for Antiques, she has responded to the countless requests from her fans to create an all-new guide that takes a look at the endlessly alluring and ever-growing, ever-changing world of antiques.

As a passionate collector herself, Ms. Ohrbach has traveled the world, and her journey has taken her from the finest London antiques dealers to New York City flea markets and elegant Italian homes. Now all of her insider advice and wonderful discoveries reflecting her impeccable taste are collected in this one volume. In it, she shares her secrets for finding, living with, and caring for treasured old objects.

Featuring the exquisite homes of some of the world’s most distinguished and dedicated antiques collectors, A Passion for Antiques will inspire all those looking for creative ways to decorate with their most prized possessions. With her usual clarity, Ms. Ohrbach also includes practical tips for properly cleaning and storing precious objects and lists of professional sources for restoring them. Whether you collect vintage clothing or rare silver, you will find invaluable information here.

Ms. Ohrbach’s enthusiasm for travel rivals her passion for antiques. For those who, like her, have taken their quest around the world, she has created a stylish guide to her favorite international cities, with information about fashionable antiques shops and shows, the hottest markets, and noteworthy museums, as well as insider tips on where to stay and dine.

Filled with information as priceless as the objects to which it pays tribute and illustrated with more than 250 extraordinary, lush photographs, A Passion for Antiques will delight newcomers to antiques as well as any knowledgeable collector.

Editorial Reviews

These books provide a way for collectors to artfully display, enjoy, and care for their collections. Ohrbach (Antiques at Home) investigates why people collect and gives a shopping guide for those who just like to shop. She discusses the care of glass, ceramics, silver, and textiles with a list of restorers and care supply sources as well as a reading list. She also provides a guide to the antiques market in international cities from Hong Kong to Manhattan. The book is filled with color photographs that highlight collectors' homes and show how collections have been used to enhance their decor. Ohrbach also interviews collectors and dealers, such as collector Kip Forbes and the owners of William Doyle Auction Galleries. Hueston continues in the tradition of other "Country Living" books with a practical guide to displaying collections. The examples come from the pages of Country Living magazine, so a country style is predominant. Captioned color photographs detail how the collections are displayed. Hueston's book is recommended for all public libraries; Ohrbach's for large interior design collections only. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.