The Business of Antiques

Toma Clark Haines CEO of Antiques Diva & Co and Founder of The Republic of Toma, clearly believes that antiques are an essential element in the interior design industry, so whenever a leader in design writing champions antiques, Toma takes notice. Hadley Keller is one of those champions. She is one of the writers that most promotes antiques in the design world. Hadley Keller is a long term des...

Some would argue that the world of design needed Robert Passal in it, and the universe was vested in making it happen. Toma Clark Haines, CEO of the Antiques Diva and Co and Founder of The Republic of Toma happens to be one of them. In our welcome back from the summer episode, Toma has the sheer joy of interviewing one of her design heroes and dear friends, New York Luxury Residential and Commerci...

In today’s podcast, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva and Co, visits with Rudy of Collected by Schwung , a wholesaler in High Point, North Carolina, and known by many as Schwung Home. Collected by Schwung is “a creative studio with the heart of a collector and the hands of a maker. They imagine, design, build, and gather an endlessly evolving family of desirable objects that bring&n...

In this episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of the Antiques Diva & Co., visits with Victoria from Friar House Antique Jewellery . Victoria is not only a fashionista whom Toma admires, but she specializes in antique engagement rings, antique diamond rings, and Art Deco jewelry. Friar House sells to many traders all over the world and has been established within the antique jewelry trade for 25 year...

Today's episode is a little bit different in that Toma would like to share with you a talk she gave that was recorded live at The Point at High Point Market . While interior designers continue to face an uncertain supply chain, they are turning to antiques as a solution more and more. By sourcing and warehousing antique inventories, designers have the opportunity to build a storehouse of unique ob...

In this episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, talks with Carissa Tarver, whose delightful demeanor and excellence in service in her role in Customer Service and Sales for Aidan Gray Living is invaluable to the company. Carissa is a lovely face to the company and her enthusiasm for helping clients is contagious. Founded in 2003, Aidan Gray turns 20 this year, proving itself...

In today’s episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, talks to the Queen Bee, a force to be reckoned with, and a beloved and respected leader and representative of the antiques industry–Gail McLeod. Gail is truly one of the most connected women in the world of antiques. She is not only the Vice-President of Antiques Diva & Co but the owner of Antique News & Fairs, Co-Or...

It seems almost destiny that Krista Nye Nicholas and Tami Ramsay ended up as business partners bringing their brilliance and beauty to the world with their nationally-recognized interior design studio, boutique trade showroom, and online shop known as CLOTH & KIND . In this episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of the Antiques Diva & Co — the world’s largest antiques touring company – has a chan...

Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co – the world’s largest antiques touring company – visits with a very special guest – Richard Burgoin with Arthur Swallows Fairs . Richard, along with his wife Anna and his brother Marc are second-generation fair organizers. And with their all hands on deck approach, there is a third generation learning the ropes as well. Richard and Marc’s father...

Today’s episode features Angel Tan, CEO of The House Directory , the leading UK website for every interior design source under the sun. You will recall in Season 2 that Toma Clark Haines, CEO of  The Antiques Diva & Co, announced they are now doing MORE THAN ANTIQUES. As always, the quest is to help make your antiques business more profitable, and one cannot ignore the age old joke among...

Often referred to by dealers as “The Decorative Fair” or even simply “Battersea”, The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair is THE fair among fairs. If Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, could choose only one antiques fair to attend for the rest of her days, it would hands-down be “Battersea”. Filled to the brim with “complete and utter jaw-dropping eye candy,” it is the one f...

Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, checks in after a whirlwind time at Paris Design week where she hosted The Antiques Diva Champagne Brunch at Marche Dauphine and sponsored by Modern Antiquarian. The fete was on Lunar New Year. Nearly 300 guests sipped champagne and ate on croissants whilst celebrating the Year of the Rabbit at Toma’s favorite market within the Paris Flea M...

In today’s episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, talks to Emilio Lenarduzzi of Porte Italia . The name Porte Italia literally means “the doors to Italy”. Over the years, Emilio and Toma have discussed the name of his family-run Italian furniture company. Emilio wondered if the name was appropriate. Toma’s response is always, “Most assuredly, yes,” because the Lenaduzz...

Today’s guest is one of Toma’s favorite Brits for the first guest of the new year. Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and Founder of The Republic of Toma, is excited to sit down with Jane Walton – the mastermind behind the antiques aggregator site Decorative Collective ( https://www.decorativecollective.com ) and their sister website Hoarde Vintage ( https://www.thehoarde.com )....

In today’s episode, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, talks with Ken Bolan of Ken Bolan Studios , formerly of London’s renown Talisman Antiques. Ken’s wisdom is a treasure trove for established antiques dealers or people just looking to start an antiques business of their own! After a recent visit to Ken’s new studio in the West Country, Toma knew she just had to share the wond...

Today’s episode is filled with excitement and holiday cheer as Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co,  visits with long-time associates, Danielle and Jean Pierre Pelletier, giving Jean Pierre a spontaneous (yet official) on-air promotion to Chief Operating Officer – realizing the title is long overdue. Christmas means family, and, as part of Toma’s “found family,” Danielle and...

On the Business of Antiques podcast Will Thomas of IACF and Love Antiques talks with Toma Clark-Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co about The Future of Antiques. One of the things Toma has learned about manifesting is that in order to make your dreams come true, one of the most useful things you can do is to find role models who help you visualize what is possible. When you see other people'...

In today’s episode, Toma visits with Tracey Young of The Elemental Garden . At The Elemental Garden, they think of themselves as “stewards of time,” always in search of unique and beautiful elements to transform your surroundings. Designers, architects, and collectors look to them as a go-to source for rare and authentic garden antiques, bold furnishings, and unusual decorative accessories all wit...

In today’s episode, Toma Clark Haines talks with Ivan Macquisten, Ivan is a writer, commentator, analyst, collector and campaigner in the international art market. He runs his own consultancy, focusing on policy (including AML), business development, reputation management, communications strategy and media relations for trade associations as well as auction houses, galleries and tech businesses in...

For today’s episode of Season 3, Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co and Founder of Republic of Toma, sits down with the two brilliant Italian women living in New York running Hello Again Decor . Olivia Fincato and Federica Pittarello founded their antiques business on the core belief that “a well lived life means surrounding yourself with beauty and character but also looking for...

Hailing from a long line of French antique dealers, artisans, and craftsmen, Antiques Diva Guide Melanie Aussandon’s expertise is wide and varied. Melanie got her start studying and specializing in antique paintings, has owned and operated her own antique store, ran a popular blog on antique hunting in Provence, developed her own line of jewelry, and has vast expertise in building not just an anti...

Based in Dallas, Texas, Teddie and Courtney Garrigan are the mother-daughter dynamos whose creative flair is the foundation for their award winning home decor retail shop, Coco & Dash. Their distinctive aesthetic is showcased in an airy space that provides the backdrop for a retail vision that is a smart mix of one-of-a-kinds and home furnishings - classic and modern, approachable and exceptio...

As The Business of Antiques returns with Season 3, your host Toma Clark Haines has the honor of sitting down with one of her design heroes. It’s not often you get to meet one of your heroes, nonetheless become friends with them and travel Europe together. In today’s episode we welcome Clinton Smith. Currently Editor at Large for New England Home and Style Editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles,...

Five years ago, Toma Clark Haines – CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co – was asked in a surreal moment to speak at the House of Parliament at the LAPADA conference. The purpose of the talk was to discuss how to sell antiques to the American buyer. Toma started the talk by saying, “If you want to compete in today’s market – you have to be willing to change.”  Today's guest on the podcast, Steve...

Toma Clark Haines - CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co has a tenant - “ Follow Your Heart. ”  Her constant advice to antique dealers taking her international antique buying tours is “If you don't love what you’re selling - then dont sell it.”  Belgian Antiques Dealer and 4 Rooms TV Star Bie Baert is a prime example of how selling what turns you on is the foundation for success.  Bie...