We recently visited the hosts of Local 5 Live and the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce to talk about what makes our process unique and …
Video : Local 5 Live with Harp Gallery
Give new life to timeless treasures with our Restoring Antiques guide. Explore expert techniques for cleaning, repairing, and preserving antique furniture, décor, and collectibles while maintaining their historical integrity. Whether you’re a seasoned restorer or a beginner, learn how to carefully revive aged materials and craftsmanship to keep antiques beautiful for generations to come.
Restoring Antiques
About Us : Restoring the Past, Preserving the Future
At the Harp Gallery, we strive to offer pieces and service you cannot find anywhere else. We are much more than antique dealers, we are …
3 Things to Know when Buying Antiques
Are you thinking about buying antique or vintage furniture? Make sure to know these 3 things before you purchase a piece, so you don’t end …
The Wooton Desk: A Marvel of 19th-Century Innovation
Our owner Ken Melchert appeared with his restored antique Victorian Wooton desk! Watch this video to find out more about what makes this piece of …
Upcycled, Recycled, & Eco-Friendly
The Benefits of Antique & Vintage Furniture Living with antique and vintage furniture has a very positive effect on the environment – recycling treasures from …
To Refinish or Not to Refinish
That is the question, as Shakespeare’s Hamlet might have said. Collectors and experts have debated the question for many years. The popular PBS “Antiques Roadshow” …
What Is Wood Veneer on Furniture?
There is a common belief that furniture made with veneer is something to avoid, and that solid wood is always better. Veneer means a thin …
Converting an Antique Bed to a Modern Queen or King Size
Antique beds are rarely set up for today’s queen and king sized mattresses and box springs. Most people want standard queen or king bedding, or …
Antiques Roadshow on Refinishing – Our Take
The Harp Gallery has always carefully examined every piece we offer to be sure that it is strong, safe, beautiful, and durable to use. Our …
Vessel Sinks Work With Antiques
“It is hard to be funny when you have to be clean,” Mae West We all need a sink to clean up in, and the …