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Antiquing in Atlanta
Miami Circle Is a "Must See" for Serious Antiquaries
By iParenting Staff
JT: I learned that art styles change constantly and that as a dealer if you do not go with change you will lose. Twenty years ago when I started in Atlanta, we would have never dreamed Art Deco would be a driving force in the design world as it is now. At that point, everyone in this area seemed to want Regency or English. These days, people seem to be after Country French or a clean line in the design.
Down the street from J. Tribble Antiques you'll find The Gables Antiques, specializing in 18th- and 19th-century country French furniture, Chinese and English porcelain and exquisite accessories. Patricia McGuone gave us her perspective. iP: How did Miami Circle become Atlanta's home to European antiques?
PM: Miami Circle began as a warehouse district, and in 1982 three dealers (Dearing Antiques, Joseph Konrad and William Word) opened their shops here. In 1985 we moved to the street, and that was enough of a drawing card for others to follow.
iP: When your buyers travel to France and England in search of antiques, what do they basically look for?
PM: The highest quality pieces for a fair price. We like to have a cross section of price ranges so that the customer who is beginning to collect for their home can buy a piece here and plan on coming back for a long time, as well as the antique connoisseur.
iP: What do you consider your shop's specialty?
PM: In general, Country French is our specialty. That would include armoires, buffets, clocks and Aubusson tapestries. We are likewise known for our antique Aubusson tapestry pillows, antique Chinese export porcelain, Delft, Imari porcelain and inkwells.
