Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Fine Antiques in Savannah
Established in 1968, Savannah Galleries has built a reputation as a premier destination for rare and exquisite antiques. Founded by Daniel Kaminsky, a seasoned collector with formal education from Emory University and legal training at Harvard and George Washington University, our expertise stems from decades of hands-on experience and global exploration. We specialize in American, English, and French antique furniture, paintings, silver, porcelains, and antique and modern oriental carpets, offering curated selections for both novice and advanced collectors. Our services extend beyond sales to include expert design consultation, comprehensive restoration of furniture and textiles, and professional appraisal services for insurance or estate purposes. With a vast international network, we access exclusive estate liquidations and maintain a diverse inventory to serve private clients and museums worldwide.Our 10,000-square-foot showroom in Savannah, Georgia, operates Tuesday through Saturday, providing personalized service and after-hours appointments for convenience. We are committed to educating clients through lectures on furniture styles, construction techniques, and oriental rug history, ensuring informed acquisitions. Our restoration capabilities cover reweaving, cleaning, and gold leaf frame restoration, reflecting our dedication to preserving historical integrity. As stewards of fine antiques, we combine scholarly knowledge with practical expertise to deliver exceptional value and service to our clientele.
Services
Antique Furniture
Artwork Sales
Silver & Porcelain
Oriental Rugs
Restoration Services
Appraisal Services
Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of expertise in antique curation and restoration.
- Our international network provides access to exclusive estate collections.
- We provide personalized design consultation for room-specific antique selections.
- Our team specializes in gold leaf frame and oriental rug restoration.
- We deliver professional appraisal services for insurance and estate planning.
Services
Antique Furniture Sales
We curate American, English, and French antique furniture from the 18th to 20th centuries. Our collection includes rare pieces for collectors and institutions. Each item undergoes rigorous authentication and condition assessment.
Oriental Rug Restoration
Our specialists reweave, clean, and restore antique and modern oriental rugs using traditional techniques. Services include fringe replacement, moth damage repair, and pile restoration to preserve value and aesthetics.
Art Appraisals
We provide certified appraisals for insurance coverage, estate taxation, or resale purposes. Our evaluations cover paintings, silver, porcelain, and furniture with detailed documentation and market analysis.
Design Consultation
Our experts advise on antique selection to complement architectural spaces. Services include scale assessment, color coordination, and placement strategies for both residential and commercial environments.
Painting Restoration
We restore antique paintings and gilded frames using museum-grade methods. Our process addresses canvas stabilization, varnish removal, and inpainting to maintain historical integrity and visual clarity.
People
Daniel Kaminsky
Founder
Daniel Kaminsky founded Savannah Galleries in 1968 after a decade of collecting antiques. A Harvard-trained legal scholar, he combines academic rigor with hands-on expertise in furniture and rug authentication.
Questions
What types of antiques do you specialize in?
We specialize in American, English, and French antiques including furniture, paintings, silver, porcelain, and oriental rugs from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Do you offer restoration services for purchased items?
Yes, we provide professional restoration for furniture, paintings, gilded frames, and oriental rugs using traditional techniques to preserve historical integrity.
Are appraisal services available for private collections?
We offer certified appraisals for insurance, estate planning, or resale with detailed market analysis and documentation by experienced professionals.
Can I schedule a consultation outside regular business hours?
After-hours appointments are available by arrangement for design consultations, appraisals, or viewing specific inventory items in our Savannah showroom.
How do you source your antique inventory?
Our global network provides access to estate liquidations, private collections, and international auctions, ensuring a diverse selection of authenticated, high-quality antiques.
