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Meet Mike & Diane of Back Alley Antiques
Two decades of digging through estate sales across the Midwest. A conversation about primitive country furniture, red-wing pottery, and the family table everyone wants.
By Merchant Square Editorial · June 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Read storyHow to Spot Real Mid-Century Modern (and Skip the Reproductions)collecting guide
June 8, 2026
How to Spot Real Mid-Century Modern (and Skip the Reproductions)
Mid-Century Modern is the most reproduced style in antiques. Here's a field guide to telling the real thing from a clever fake.
Read moreTen Things Every Antique Collector Should Knowcollecting guide
March 22, 2026
Ten Things Every Antique Collector Should Know
A practical field guide for new collectors, from the folks who spend every day talking to people who know.
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