Monday, August 6, 2012

Moroccan Inspired Furnishings



Moroccan inspired furnishings and accessories provide a way to furnish in a rich, colorful and exotic way. It is one of the styles that are part of the trend towards a more  eclectic and ethnic inspired home, one that is inspired by faraway places and even faraway times.  This Caravan Hall Chest shows off the intricate details.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Vagabond Display Cabinet

This Vagabond Blue Display Cabinet is accented with multifarious Vagabond color palette on drawers and trim.  Vagabond Green interior.  Vagabond Blue metal basae.  Finished pendant pulls.   View at:   http://store.elegantfindsforyourhome.com/displaycabinet.html

Monday, July 30, 2012

Hand-Painted Furniture History

Hand-painted furniture in America had its origins in folk art from each of the countries whose people eventually populated the New World. Because those practicing the art form were self-taught, the paintings were quite primitive or what is also often called naive. Today we find this style charming and provincial. Because of the lack of formal art training, stencils became a popular way for these painters to get the design symmetrical. Flowing swirls and less intricate designs were usually done freehand.

With the Colonies' freedom from England through the signing of the Declaration of Independence, paintings often displayed patriotic themes and became a singular expression of America's feedom. Through the industrial revolution in the mid 1800's and the advent of mass-produced items, this art form lost some of its luster, but found a renewal in the Arts and Craft movement of the 20th century when decorative painting on furniture and accessories again flourished.

The above Rabbit chest can be seen at:  http://store.elegantfindsforyourhome.com/52-5860.html

Sunday, July 29, 2012

French Style Furniture - Chaise Lounge


The chaise lounge is one of the few pieces of French furniture that can be situated in any room and not look out of place. It can be a beautiful, and extravagant, addition to a master bedroom, or is equally as happy residing in a family living room, where it provides not just extra seating but also the perfect place to relax with your feet up. Many of us have actually owned an adaptation of the chaise lounge without even knowing.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Italian Country Furniture


Our French Vintage Furniture is handmade, hand carved, hand finished using "Old World" techniques.  This Italian Country Dining Table features a metal stretcher and hand painted worn scroll pattern artwork. 

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Patina, Inc. Furniture - "Hand Painted in Italy"


Patina’s hand-crafted, hand-painted furniture captures the elegant style of 18th century Italian and French decorative arts.The graceful lines and richly aged finish of each piece is fashioned by a team of talented artisans in northern Italy. 

 

Baby and Kids-Children Furniture



Newport Cottages manufactures and distributes a high end line of baby and kids-children furniture for Elegant Finds.  Newport Cottages takes great satisfaction in guarenteeing that their pieces are manufactured locally in Southern California, using select hardwoods.  They offer 23 different finishes to choose from.   "Each piece can be anybody's personality".  The above picture is the "Hampton Bead Head Crib".