Hi! I’m Kathleen Corazza Banks, and even after forty years in the antiques trade, I still remember my very first find. It was 1975. Furniture outlets were brimming with chromium alloy, mirrored glass, hard silhouettes—things that are all the vintage rage today! Newly married and on a weekend trip to New England, I discovered a neglected oak dresser at a second-hand shop. It was nearly hidden behind a stack of vintage crates.
A rag dipped in Old English furniture oil was all it took to revive its golden patina and highlight the craftsmanship of its gently carved legs and dovetailed joints. Perhaps I was a bit giddy from the mineral fumes and faux lemon scent, but I decided in that very moment to pursue a career in antiques. Just like that, my husband and I launched our first venture—TomKat Antiques.
One divorce (we’re still good friends), four grown children, a handful of grandkids and four decades later, that dresser has stood the test of time. And that’s probably what I love most about antiques and vintage collectibles. They tell a story. They have soul. They can be endlessly mixed and matched. And best of all, they are well-crafted and durable, which is kinder to the wallet as well as the earth.
Hunting for authentic treasures and restoring beauty to neglected items has not only been my livelihood but a source of great joy. I never get tired of scouring the flea markets, bidding at the auctions, rummaging the barn and house sales. I’d love to help you discover the lasting appeal of antiques and collectibles.
Stop by this website and my retail store in Point Pleasant, New Jersey as often as you like. Browse and shop my ever-evolving mix of traditional, modern and industrial items that span multiple eras. Be inspired to create your own unique style. Add a layer of history to your home and to your own personal story.
I look forward to meeting you.
Kathleen
Green Home Antiques
Store located at Point Pleasant Antique Emporium at 622 Trenton Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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