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Outstanding Philadelphia area MCM retailer and restoration service

It is safe to say that it is difficult for me to pass up on an Adrian Pearsall piece offered for sale. But after 50 or 60 years of existence, not every piece is in the best condition. About a year ago, a gentlemen in the Washington, DC area took it upon himself to restore…
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Will changing the fabric on my dining chairs make this chair less valuable?

It is a good question. You may have inherited a a beautiful dining set designed by Adrian Pearsall, but the fabric on the dining chair is now showing its age with stains and wear. Most of these questions are asked because the owner is afraid it might make their chair(s) less valuable. Stop worrying! The…
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E-mail alerts for authentic Adrian Pearsall

This morning I received an email “alert” from 1stDibs.com. I clicked on the link and was shown three sofas they had identified as authentic Adrian Pearsall designs. Sad to report that none of them were authentic. Please be cautious when buying anything promoted as “authentic.” You should always ask the seller to provide authentication from…
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Be cautious…at least with this online retailer

Today, I visited the website Charish.com. This site specializes in used furniture and accessories. I wanted to see how many items they had for sale attributed to Adrian Pearsall. In less than five minutes, I counted more than 100 items incorrectly attributed to Adrian Pearsall. Astounding! Seriously folks, you are taking a real chance buying…
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How much is my furniture worth?

Question: Can you put a value on my furniture?Answer: No. I do not do appraisals, and it would be a conflict of interest. The first thing you should do to get the best price for your furniture is to have it certified. Certification is written proof that what you are selling is an authentic Adrian…
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