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Timo and Arja Parviainen, of Arti Antiques are both natives of Finland, the Parviainens speak several European languages in addition to their native Finnish and English. Timo has been buying and selling antiques there for the past 23 years.
The success of Arti
Antiques rests upon the Parviainens' ability to buy good furniture inexpensively. They
insist on maintaining reasonable prices, an attribute their
regular customers depend on.
Active and growing competition makes that increasingly
difficult.
As long-term, professional
dealers, the Parviainens are
wary of letting their personal
tastes interfere with their business judgment. They have an
extensive knowledge of European antiques and can buy
intelligently across a wide
range of periods and styles.
Most important, their focus is
always on what their customers want.
Art Deco-styled furniture
has made a strong come-back in
recent years. They buy all of the
good examples they can find.
They also stock a lot of decorated furniture, often embellished
with carvings and intricate
marquetry designs, as well as
pieces with marble tops.
Bedroom sets are a sought-
after item, as are armoires
whether in the Louis XVI style,
or the Art Deco styles of the
early 20th century. Cupboards,
sideboards, desks and dining
sets also sell well. Because of
the problems of overseas shipping, Timo and Arja do not buy
much delicate material. Ceramics and glassware, delicate
woodwork, paintings, and even
fragile furniture is too much of
a risk.
They do however, buy sturdy
sculpture of cast bronze, wood or marble when they find it. They also like clocks, chandeliers and candelabra. Many of the large pieces they sell have glass doors or mirrors. They have developed special packing and shipping methods for successfully protecting the more delicate items.
Our new store location will be opening soon, meanwhile please call 203.733.8220, or visit us at a show. See our show schedule.
We look forward to visiting with our clients.
You may also email us at ArTi@artiantiques.com
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