Warm your surroundings with the mellow patina of cherished antiques and heirlooms. Explore our list of spaces with understated and bold vintage pieces to find a look that works for your home.
Simply Elegant
An antique Italian wood chandelier covered in soft gilt casts a shimmer over the blend of traditional furnishings and passed-down treasures in this dining area.
LAVISH LAYERS
Flowing linens form a loose foil for the 19th-century sunburst mirror in this inviting bedroom.
FIT FOR A QUEEN
Ornate pieces like the crystal chandeliers, French mirror, and hand-carved Italian scrollwork valances combine for an aura of majesty that befits lavish dinner parties in this South Carolina home.
GENTLE GLEAM
Capped by a magnificent groin vault ceiling, this grand gallery holds a blend of fascinating finds, including a large silver epergne that the owners purchased from the estate of explorer Admiral Richard Byrd. INSPIRED ACCENTS
A collection of Quimper faience French pottery lends Old-World flair to this kitchen, where the range hood features a fleur-de-lis motif and the lower cabinetry bears a charming painted scene.
LUXE SPLENDOR
An inherited tapestry that depicts an autumnal glade puddles gently on the floor between two doorways.
FANCIFUL FAVORITE
A spacious master suite easily accommodates the 1850s French walnut bedroom set, whose tones appear exceptionally rich and lustrous against a pale khaki backdrop.
PERSONAL PANACHE
The design of this dining room started with a cherished set of 14 antique chairs and a collection of Blue Willow porcelain. Wrapped in leather with oversize, ornate locks and hinges, the buffet resembles a Dutch trunk and underscores the age-old influence. NATURAL WARMTH
The rustic look of an A-frame ceiling covered in pecky cypress brings out the resplendent artistry of a master bedroom headboard, which the owner fashioned out of stained glass from an 1890 chapel in Florida.
PAST MEETS PRESENT
Antiques and new pieces mingle for a dining room that feels streamlined yet holds plenty of visual pizzazz. Under a grand iron chandelier from Belgium, the table is solid limestone on a scrolled iron base. SUBTLE & CHIC
A classic travertine top breathed new life into the old French vanity cabinet that anchors this powder room. Above it, a gently weathered trumeau mirror imbues the space with a sense of history.
EYE FOR DETAIL
Even utilitarian odds and ends like a vintage copper dispenser become showpieces when given pride of place on shelves. An heirloom monogram trunk makes an apt pairing with a cluster of delicate dried blooms.
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