The Barn at 17 Antiques Now Available on 1stdibs


BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Mar 30, 2012) - 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.

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