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Top tips on collecting antiques
If you’ve acquired pieces of several different eras and styles, it can be a challenge to create an interior that coheres. Here are Hubert’s top three ways to make it work.
- Legwork is key. When it comes to collecting, put the effort in, visiting fairs and flea markets.
Legwork is key. When it comes to collecting, put the effort in, visiting fairs and flea markets.
- Be authentic. People get so nervous about collecting and putting pieces in their homes, but ultimately you should treat this as an extension to your own personal story.
Be authentic. People get so nervous about collecting and putting pieces in their homes, but ultimately you should treat this as an extension to your own personal story.
- Trust your instinct. If you see a piece and it immediately gives you pleasure, it will almost invariably work in your home.
Trust your instinct. If you see a piece and it immediately gives you pleasure, it will almost invariably work in your home.
“The beauty of life is in small details.”
Jim Jarmusch


Moser
Montagne Crystal Vase
$5,075


Antique and Vintage
1960's Murano Glass Box
$1,310


Alexandra Llewellyn
Snake Travel Backgammon Set
$1,525


Moser
Bar Crystal Decanter
$1,245


By Walid
19th Century Needlepoint Cushion
$480


Rose Uniacke
Large Cashmere Blanket
$3,595


Brandimarte
Onda Sterling Silver Photo Frame
$465


Man Ray
Man Ray Chess Set
$780


Zanetto
Ebony Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set
$1,825


Antique and Vintage
1820's Mogul Masons Ironstone Dessert Plate (Set of 3)
$1,025


Lalique
Crystal Salt and Pepper Mill
$1,725


Christofle
Talisman Silver Plated Cake Server
$875