What is Antick?
Antick
is a unique store located in downtown Lambertville, New Jersey. Antick is a gallery
of craftpersons dedicated to the preservation of the skills and vision of the country's early artisans.
We feature the work of furniture maker David Wilson. Inspired by the design and craftsmanship of
18th-century cabinet makers, Wilson uses traditional techniques long forgotten in a world in which
most things are made fast, cheap and disposable. Though Wilson does use machines, he does not let
them have the last word in the appearance of the piece. All carving, all shaping, and much of the joinery
are done by hand.
As with
18th-century cabinet makers, each commission is tailored to each client's needs, budget
and aesthetic sensibilities. One could have a chair made to complete an antique set, or could custom
design a gift for anything from a birth to a wedding that is enduring and unique. Wilson has an extensive
knowledge of various forms and regional variations of decoration, and a reference library of thousands of images.