The Barn at 17 Antiques, greater Boston area’s largest antique showroom, is pleased to announce they are now available on 1stdibs – one of the most popular online marketplaces for art, accessories and antiques with sellers that offer “the most beautiful things on earth.”

The Barn at 17 has hand selected a large variety of antique pieces with different styles and preferences to showcase on 1stdibs including a Louis XVI Foot Stool, an English Bamboo Vitrine, a Federal Chest of Drawers and a Pair of Italian Neoclassic Side Chairs. The Barn at 17’s entire 1stdibs inventory can be viewed at www.1stdibs.com/furniture_search.php?FRID=Z2uaYmhnwprH.

1stdibs is an exclusive online marketplace that was founded in 2001 by chairman, Michael Bruno, after visiting the Paris flea markets. Today 1stdibs is the largest exclusive online luxury marketplace and the go-to source for the world’s leading interior designers and in-the-know wealthy consumers to find antiques, design, estate jewelry, vintage fashion and art. 1stdibs is a unique blend of expert curators and seasoned internet executives from companies including Ebay, Gilt, Google, FreshDirect, Mlb.com and Twitter.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer some of our favorite pieces on 1stdibs,” states Dan McAuliffe,         co-owner of The Barn at 17 Antiques. “It is a very selective process to become a part of 1stdibs and we are pleased that we have been chosen to be featured on the site. On our page you will find a variety of different pieces that will suit a range of antique styles from various time periods.”

The Barn at 17 Antiques, founded by renowned dealers Dan McAuliffe and Jerry Freeman, offers an outstanding inventory of antique furniture, accessories and vintage custom furniture of exceptional quality, style and design. Their 10,000 square foot warehouse, located in Somerville, Massachusetts just minutes from downtown Boston, opened in 1999 alongside Blackstone Furniture Restorers. The Barn at 17 is recognized throughout New England as one of the most reputable sources for interior designers and antique lovers, and Blackstone’s highly skilled craftsmen assure that these treasured antiques are as functional as they are beautiful.

The Barn at 17 Antiques is located at 17 Murdock Street, Somerville, MA.  Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10AM – 6PM. For more information call (617) 625-5204 or (617) 236-4945 or visit the company website at www.thebarnat17.com.

Homeowners with a penchant for French Country interior design and décor can breathe a collective sigh of relief as renowned interior designer Rose Ann Humphrey recently re-established her business – Home Life by Rose Ann Humphrey – in Boston. The former owner of the only independently owned Pierre Deux shop in the U.S., in Manchester, Vermont, Ms. Humphrey is considered the utmost authority of this genre.   

Ms. Humphreystarted her interior design business in Back Bay Boston before moving to Vermont, where she quickly established herself as one of the area’s most creative talents.  As sole proprietor of  the Pierre Deux shop for over 20 years, Ms. Humphrey not only offered  interior design services but French fabrics, furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art, gifts and accessories.  Now with the closing of the Pierre Deux Company and the Pierre Deux shop on Newbury Street, Ms. Humphrey is sought out for her expertise in this “style de Provence” and for her ability to source French Country fabrics and accessories, as well as for simple and elegant interior design.  

“I’ve always worked with the philosophy of helping clients find their own visual voices,” states Ms. Humphrey. “Those who love French Country are inspired by the colors and textures of the French countryside, with a respect for tradition, simplicity and natural materials. I work with clients to translate those feelings and needs to create a home that expresses them, supports them and enables them to live in their dreams. Living and working in Vermont made this “style de Provence” appropriate for our clients. Country Lifestyle is similar no matter where you are. For our clients it was a choice.”  

In 2011, Ms. Humphrey was selected as a lead interior designer for the New England Living Show House project and she recreated the “Presidential Suite” at the Juniper Hill Inn in Windsor, VT. Additionally, she has been featured in Architectural Digest, New England Home, the Boston Globe and Women’s Wear Daily among other publications.

Home Life by Rose Ann Humphrey offers full service interior design to discerning clients throughout New England, the US and Europe. Passionate and devoted to lifestyle, Rose Ann Humphrey has spent twenty-five years listening, sharing and helping her clients feel “there is no place like their home as there is no one just like them.” Home Life by Rose Ann Humphrey also works with a variety of architects and contractors, creating the right team for each project to help translate the feelings and needs of their clients into beautiful and functional spaces. One member of the Home Life team is a fully certified LEED AP design professional. Home Life is committed to maintaining the environment and using green products when possible. Home Life by Rose Ann Humphrey is headquartered in Boston, MA. For more information call (617) 360-1008 or visit the company website at www.home-life.com.  

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