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.

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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E X H I B I T : Bernice & Don Stacy

EBTH is pleased to present a collection of monumental and Modernist paintings by artist couple Bernice and Don Stacy. These two artists met while studying at the Art Students League in New York. The collection...

How to Sell Your Jewelry Online, The EBTH Difference

Jewelry often makes up the most valuable items in an individual consignment or family estate, and selling your beautiful heirlooms online can make for a nice financial reward. Jewelry is one of our most followed...

Fall/Winter 2021 Fashion Trends Report

Fall/Winter 2021 Fashion Trends Report

The diverse range of styles walking down the Fall/Winter runways this spring nod to decades past while looking ahead incorporating materials and touches of unexpected futuristic twists. We were dazzled by elegant glitz and glam...

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Trending Diamond Shapes

Trending Diamond Shapes

Each bride-to-be has a dream for every element of the big day, it all starts with their vision for the perfect engagement ring. Though alternative engagement stones have gained popularity in recent years, the diamond...

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5 Tips for Selling Your Art Online

Selling artwork online can be a tricky proposition but with the growth of the art market the upside potential is exciting. Art galleries offer the perfect setting to showcase your work and the advantages of...

Antiques 101

It’s difficult to name another type of investment that’s as fun to buy or as easy to decorate with as antiques. In stark contrast to modern investment transactions that are largely completed online, or old-fashioned...

E X H I B I T : Don Jim

E X H I B I T : Don Jim

Chinese-American photographer Don Jim shares a proclivity for visualizing figural and symbolic imagery in abstract form and everyday objects. Born in Hawaii, he spent two years in the WWII army, then moved to Los Angeles to study...

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E X H I B I T : Maggie Smith and Ned Stern

E X H I B I T : Maggie Smith and Ned Stern

Creative couple Maggie Smith and Ned Stern have been together for 17 years, practicing art and encouraging each other's visual expression. Their relationship has fostered artistic growth with their quirky personalities and free spirited energy...

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Earth Day 2021

Founded in 1970 by Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day started as a teach-in for environmental issues. 51 years later Earth Day is still encouraging us to learn about and get engaged with sustainable activities....

E X H I B I T : Janice Schuler

EBTH E X H I B I T artist Janice Schuler's work focuses on abstracted female figures, faces, geometric and organic shapes, and non-objective designs. The Pittsburgh based artist and educator creates in mixed media compositions...

Langsem Farms the Estate of Ken & Judy Klosterman

Langsem Farms the Estate of Ken & Judy Klosterman

Baking, magic and thoroughbred racing somehow mix seamlessly together among the picturesque horse farm that Ken and Judy Klosterman built together in 1981. They were not only known for their prosperous family baking business, but the...

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E X H I B I T: Tony Dotson

E X H I B I T: Tony Dotson

Discover the private art collection of self-taught Cincinnati artist Tony Dotson. This impressive collection not only includes Dotson’s personal work, but work by several Folk and Outsider artists including Michael “Catfish Man” Suter, Courttney Cooper,...

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Feature: African American History Month

Enjoy a celebration of history, art and culture in honor of African American History Month. Conceived in 1925 by Carter G. Woodson, this important event has grown from a week, to a month, to a...

Featured Artist: Darren Goodman

Vivid color and natural forms swirl in organized chaos at the hand of the talented and entertaining glass artist, Darren Goodman. Darren began blowing glass as a young man and really honed his craft in...

The Richard & Helen DeVos Estate

The Richard & Helen DeVos Estate

Through hard work, faith and a “can-do” attitude the Amway founder and his wife were massively impactful in business and community. Peruse their estates with benefitting: Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Child Life Services, Richard DeVos...

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2021 Color of the Year

2021 Color of the Year

As we look forward to next year and think about the home environment, we want to create for ourselves, EBTH is using *Sherwin William’s* color of the year Urbane Bronze as the perfectly neutral —...

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Featured Estate: Levy Family Ridgefield, Connecticut

Peek inside: Enjoy three generations from the Levy family home in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Read more about the family story and shop the auction featuring estate jewelry, décor, collectibles and vintage audio."

Featured Estate: Baker Family Collectibles & Political Ephemera

Discover unique collections and a wide range of significant political buttons and ephemera.

Seller Stories: Jeffrey Bilhuber

Seller Stories: Jeffrey Bilhuber

Unpack layers of extraordinary pieces from the highly publicized and historic “Hay Fever”, the former weekend home of famed interior decorator Jeffrey Billhuber.

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Featured Estate: Martinsville's Prillaman Family

Devotion and dedication are characteristics that define Haller and Wanda's love for the town that they made home, Martinsville, Virginia.

Seller Story: Famed Sci-Fi Writer - Mike Resnick

Seller Story: Famed Sci-Fi Writer - Mike Resnick

Resnick was a prolific science fiction writer, who wrote over 40 science fiction novels, 150 stories, 10 story collections, and edited more than 30 anthologies during his 5-decade career.

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Featured Artist - Henry Faulkner

Henry Faulkner's Kickoff Landmark Sale results

Featured Artist: Franklin L. Folger

Featured Artist: Franklin L. Folger

Folger, a (self-proclaimed) descendant of Benjamin Franklin, came from a long line of Cincinnati artists, with his father a city photographer and his grandfather a noted wood engraver, all three worked for "The Cincinnati Enquirer."

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Tips of the Trade: Determining the Age of Furniture

Tips of the Trade: Determining the Age of Furniture

Have you ever wondered how to figure out the age of your furniture? I mean, chairs have birthdays too... Well, here to help with that question is Furniture Expert Jonathan Nolting.

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Shopper Stories: A Familiar Painting

Read the story of how this Charleston-native re-discovered a painting that his grandparents had owned decades ago.

Shopper Stories: Family Treasure Rediscovered

Rediscover this family treasure through the eyes of Ron and Freida Houck.

In The Know: Outsider & Self-Taught Art

In The Know: Outsider & Self-Taught Art

"Outsider art is used as an umbrella term for artists that are outside of the mainstream art world. And that can be for a variety of reasons...

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Tips of the Trade: Habitually Chic's 10 Classic Pieces To Invest In

Tips of the Trade: Habitually Chic's 10 Classic Pieces To Invest In

According to Heather Clawson, there's no harm in indulging in a few fun, trendy pieces every season. "But," she advises, "There are some classics you should invest in." For the interior designer, author, and founder...

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Seller Story: Jane Roesch, Pittsburgh, PA

Jane H. Roesch was warm, giving and well cultured, she was a dedicated philanthropist, passionate antique collector and lover of the arts.

Seller Story: Oscar Isberian, Chicago, IL

Today’s political climate is dominated by the conversation on immigration, the story of Oscar Isberian Rugs is a remarkable reminder of the American dream and the cultural benefits of a melting pot. The business was...

Seller Story: Judy Maxwell Home, Chicago, IL

Seller Story: Judy Maxwell Home, Chicago, IL

Get to know the stylings and eclectic eye of SNL alum, Academy Award Nominee and overall acting guru, Joan Cusack. You will recognize Joan from her extensive acting career and comedic approach with highlights like...

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History Lesson: Tiffany Studios Glass

History Lesson: Tiffany Studios Glass

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), the celebrated American designer, pursued a wide range of artistic endeavors but is perhaps best known for his glass. In the years around 1900, the vases, lamps and windows produced by...

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Seller Story: Jack Bradley, Photographer for Louis Armstrong

Eighty-four year-old Jack Bradley, the world’s biggest collector of Louis Armstrong memorabilia, had a front row seat to Armstrong’s life for more than a decade. Bradley was born in Cape Cod in 1934 and eventually...

Seller Story: VanLandingham Estate

Built by Ralph and Susie Vanlandingham in 1913, the VanLandingham Estate, in what is now the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood, became known as a quintessential home for entertaining in Charlotte.

Seller Story: Margaret Munsen, former wife of listed artist Edmond J. Fitzgerald

Seller Story: Margaret Munsen, former wife of listed artist Edmond J. Fitzgerald

In 1978, Margaret Trent, of Cincinnati Ohio, married Edmond J. Fitzgerald. Both widowers, the two met when Margaret took to New York, where Edmond was a painter and a teacher. They settled in Cincinnati; Edmond...

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Seller Story: In Memory of Debbie Walter: 1965 Thunderbird for the Ovarian Cancer Alliance

“I will continue to make it my mission,” says Andy, of his fight for sufferers and survivors of the disease. “We want to keep Debbie’s mission alive.”

Seller Story: Downsizing with Jason and Jenny Biggs

Seller Story: Downsizing with Jason and Jenny Biggs

Figuring out the logistics of getting rid of things is an overwhelming concept. Having EBTH take over the process, while understanding the sensitive nature of what’s involved, made perfect sense for us — to say...

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Seller Story: Pat McArdle, Pittsburgh, PA

“I worked as a structural ironworker, building buildings and driving tractor trailers over the road before I became a concert promoter in the ‘80s. I’d bring bands into Pittsburgh – bands that I wanted to...

Seller Story:  Michael Shaheen, Washington, DC

Seller Story: Michael Shaheen, Washington, DC

When Michael Shaheen Jr. retired from a career at the Department of Justice, he threw himself into collecting art, antiques and silver. While he’d always been interested in history and craftsmanship, his affinity for art...

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Tips of The Trade: How To Holiday Like Jojotastic

Tips of The Trade: How To Holiday Like Jojotastic

To tip us toward the holidays, we turned to lifestyle and design influencer, Joanna Hawley for her honest-to-goodness (emphasis on the goodness) advice on entertaining, decorating, and gifting this season. Learn how her traditionally modern...

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Seller Story: Bill Schiffer, New York City, NY

Artist and jewelry designer Bill Schiffer has lived in New York for his entire life: painting, sculpting and, most notably, creating bright jewelry pieces bursting with color. Schiffer’s approach to necklaces, brooches, rings and earrings...

Seller Story: Debbie Gruber, Los Angeles, CA

Seller Story: Debbie Gruber, Los Angeles, CA

"When it comes to bi-coastal-inspired interiors, Debbie Gruber is a natural. Between her waterfront home in The Hamptons and her house in Los Angeles, she consistently delivers a fresh and modern aesthetic, nuanced with no-fuss...

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Collectors Chronicles Pamela Skaist Levy: Silver, Crystal, China, Blue and White Pottery

Collectors' Chronicles: Pamela Skaist Levy: Silver, Crystal, China, Blue and White Pottery

Seller Story: Dick Schneider, Boston, MA

Richard N. “Dick” Schneider is best known for his work on television, directing programs such as Jeopardy, and national broadcasts like The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and The Rose Bowl Parade. “He was a Drama...

Design*Sponge Picks

Design*Sponge Picks

"I've always thought that great design doesn't have to come with a high price tag or require a professional degree," says Grace Bonney in her 2011 book Design*Sponge at Home. We couldn't agree more. That's...

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The EBTH Landmark Sale

The EBTH Landmark Sale marks a significant milestone in the history of EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE. For the first time in company history, EBTH is proud to feature a remarkable collection of our most rare...

Modern Masters: Jonathan Ward Icon 4x4

Modern Masters: Jonathan Ward Icon 4x4

For more than 20 years, Jonathan and his wife Jamie Ward have been revisiting classic automobile design in a modern context, restoring iconic models with mechanical and design elements that make them irresistible to collectors....

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Tips of the Trade: 5 Tips To Work Design Into Your Workspace With Paper and Stitch

Whether your workspace is where you answer emails, pay bills, or do crafts, it should be the area of your home or office that inspires you to be productive, creative, or to get stuff done.

Seller Story: Susan Lucci, New York, NY

Seller Story: Susan Lucci, New York, NY

“Daytime Television’s Leading Lady,” Susan Lucci is best known for her television portrayal of the captivating and iconic Erica Kane on ABC-TV’s “All My Children.” This role spurred a lucrative on-screen career spanning nearly five...

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