Ron Pizzuti is not easily intimidated. A successful real estate developer, Pizzuti possesses the perfect combination of tenacity and charm, with a straightforward nature that quickly fosters a sense of familiarity; traits that have undoubtedly contributed to the tremendous growth and reach of the company he founded nearly 40 years ago. However, the notoriously tough real estate industry, Pizzuti learned long ago, has nothing on the art world. From his earliest days in develop

Few images so capture the spirit of wanderlust, that insatiable passion for travel and adventure, than a ship on the open sea. From the moment the first oceanic explorers conquered the waves and set sail for new, exotic lands, humanity’s fascination with ships and the wondrous expeditions they represent was set. For some, a daily reminder of the endless possibilities of voyages taken, and those yet to come, surfaces in the form of nautical antiques. A popular subject for arti

Ohio’s Western Reserve was described as a “near Eden” by the New England surveyors who assessed the nearly 3 million acres for the Connecticut Land Co. in the late 18th century. Although the landscape was similar to the New England countryside, it also offered plenty of waterways, a diversity of wildlife and thick forests of large and mature trees. As a result, woodworkers were drawn to the region. Having developed a reputation for fine cabinetry and furniture making in Conn

Creating a beautiful environment - in which to live and entertain - should not be limited to inside your home. When inspiration blossoms beyond the four walls, expand your design aesthetic to the outdoors and give your guests (and yourself) an unexpected dose of warmth and sophistication with the addition of art and antiques to your landscape design. The most common material found in outdoor antiques is undoubtedly iron. In the 16th and 17th centuries, blacksmiths worked iron

In the mid-1820s, northeast Ohio was welcoming terrain for New England craftsmen. The sheer survival of the pioneer era had given way to small villages and larger urban centers, and as the population expanded, so did the demand for utilitarian kitchen containers and utensils. Kiln-fired stoneware was the preferred choice for food storage, and skilled potters moved westward from New York, Vermont and Connecticut to search for clay deposits that would provide ample opportunity

Compared to the houses of today, Ohio’s early homes were little more than four walls and a fireplace. To stow their belongings, settlers relied on furniture such as chests and cupboards that could survive wagon travel and the migratory habits of a developing nation. Valuables and sentimental treasures made the journey in a small box that could be carried or held on one’s lap. Some boxes were elaborately carved while others were quite simple, but they were always handmade. D

For anyone seeking one more reason to collect unique and beautiful antiques, art and jewelry, Scott Diament and his production team for the Palm Beach Show annually deliver the holy grail of treasure hunting. Across the five days of Presidents’ Day weekend, top collectors and antiques enthusiasts will once again escape their winter doldrums to the elite resort town, browsing choice offerings from more than 160 renowned international exhibitors. Converting the Palm Beach Count

In 1887, two Troy businessmen began the production of an innovative and patented sunshade for carriages and aptly named their new enterprise the Troy Sunshade Co. The business saw tremendous success as demand for its sunshades grew with the popularity of wheeled transportation of all types. With the advent of the automobile, the company shifted gears to meet the demands of evolving markets, but it retained its name. Additional goods such as hubcaps and windshields complemente