Finding that perfectly elegant antique piece and blending it with touches of all things you love whether minimalist, maximalist, modern or imbued with history, illuminates your own unique flair for home.
Louis XV-style armchair mid-19th century. Photo, Shasha, The Trouver Shop.
The first thing to remember is that designing with antiques takes a light touch. A few well-placed pieces bring the warmth and glow of rare wood from ancient European forests, touched by the magic of handmade artisanship to draw a balanced and intriguing conversation with your pieces from other eras.
A stunning mix of antiques and contemporary art, brought together through color repetition and metal material. Photo, Shasha, The Trouver Shop.
Antiques connect us to our fascinating past and bring comfort to our present. One or two signature items nestled amongst styles or eras gives voice to the spirit of your home and style. The aim is to choose a few pieces that create flow, relaxation, and lightness to a home.
And even without much space, designing with a pair of matching small chests or side chairs balance and pop at the same time, ultimately providing calming symmetry to your space. Let the antiques whisper and reverberate through your home, not dominate.
An inviting combination of mid-century modern cane back chairs with a mid-19th c. Louis XV style chest. Photo, Shasha, The Trouver Shop.
And, if you are on the fence, antique prices are the best they have been in the last 10 years - a clear call to find your own treasure! These storied, one-of-a-kind works of artisanship generally cost less than reproduction pieces mass-produced overseas and most often not made of real wood.
We are drawn to the indisputable allure of real wood. The gorgeous patina on this 19th century Dutch Bombe secretaire brings structure, calm and interest to any room. Notice the introduction of Neoclassical elements in the pillars around the center compartment. Photo by Shasha, The Trouver Shop.
As we design our homes, we are afforded the opportunity of independent style that prior generations did not have. Let yourself exuberantly embrace your antiques and find and fall in love with the artistic magic of a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted piece. Have fun designing, creating vibrant and calming conversations with all your other treasures.
Why Trouver
At Trouver, we specialize in curating a discerning collection of antique and home décor items, all the highest quality, affordably well-priced, and one-of-a-kind pieces with an intriguing and storied past. When you shop from Trouver, you will find something just for you that expresses your style and your creation of home.
Shop now and enjoy! Feel free to email me at shasha@thetrouver.shop at any time if there is something you are looking for or have questions about. Sincerement, Shasha