Vintage Oyster Plates
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For the love of old things
Objects with a past.
A home with
character.
A field guide to antiques, vintage finds and the details that make them worth keeping.
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From a well-worn bread board
to a beautifully framed view.
Look at the material✧Understand the condition✧Let the details lead
The object library
Find your next fascination.
Twenty-seven ways into a collected home.
Look closely. Choose thoughtfully.
The collected room
The table & kitchen
Everyday character
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The collecting mindset
Less about perfect.
More about particular.
A rubbed edge, the curve of a handle, a maker’s mark beneath a plate. The appeal of an old object often begins with a detail. Understanding that detail takes a little more looking.
Our guides help you compare construction, ask better questions and find a place for antique and vintage objects in everyday rooms.
Start with the collecting notes ↗The latest field notes
A closer look.
Vintage Frames
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Vintage Door Knobs
Vintage Brass Door Knobs: Solid Metal, Plating and Finish
Explore vintage Brass Door Knobs: Solid Metal, Plating and Finish. Practical questions on condition, proportions and display help you make a considered choice.