Antique furniture and accessories Archives - The Crown Collection

Antiques meet modern | Interior designer tips & secrets

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:00:02 +0000

Every home has a story to tell, and the most captivating ones often mix styles and eras. A modern sofa beside a vintage armoire, or a minimalist room enhanced by the graceful lines of a Louis XV chair — these combinations create contrast, texture, and timeless appeal. Designers call this ‘ornate minimalism,’ but for homeowners,

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How to style furniture & accessories | Blending antiques with modern design

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:16:53 +0000

Creating (and curating) a home that honours the past while still feeling fresh and contemporary starts with purposeful styling. Fusing antique furniture and accessories with contemporary design is both an art and a joy. Whether you're styling a console, a shelf, or arranging accessories across a living area, the goal is always to strike a

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Decorating made easy | Buy unique antique & French furniture & accessories online

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:36:10 +0000

Online shopping has redefined how we live and style our spaces, and antique furniture has rightfully earned its place in this ‘add to cart’ experience. As modern homeowners juggle careers, family responsibilities, travel, and social commitments, they have little time to wander through multiple showrooms in search of the perfect piece. Discerning buyers are also

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Conversation settees | The ultimate antique ‘conversation piece’ in a modern setting

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:10:30 +0000

You don’t get a more literal and surprising ‘conversation starter’ than an antique conversation settee (aka a loveseat). These rare but delightful French-style pieces blend elegance with functionality and are wonderful, eclectic additions to modern living rooms, entrance halls and dressing rooms. Their intricate designs, rich history and romantic charm make them a beloved choice

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The resurgence of antique dome chairs in modern interior design

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:59:13 +0000

If you weren’t born with blue blood, never fear, because the welcome return of the antique dome chair as a design element is all you need to feel like royalty. Reintroducing these oversized traditional chairs into contemporary spaces will create a stately narrative with each one promising lasting appeal as investment furniture. Antique dome chairs

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‘A Gilded Age’ | Touches of gold for furniture & accessories

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:51:31 +0000

When it comes to antiques with a particular French flair, all that glitters is definitely gold (apologies to the Bard). The age-old art of gilding - where 22-carat sheets of gold leaf are delicately applied to intricate surfaces - is the embodiment of an attention to detail and has been enchanting art connoisseurs, antique collectors

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How to mix smart and casual furniture and accessories

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:19:32 +0000

Fashion and interior design principles have always overlapped, with one influencing the other. ‘Smart casual’ is a fashion term that has successfully transitioned into the world of interiors, being the inspiration for spaces that are a blend of refined, stylish, elegant, rustic, eclectic and relaxed. Mixing and matching antiques with modern pieces has always been

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The ‘Riempie’ bench | A South African antique collectable

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:21:42 +0000

Growing up in South Africa means certain antique furniture pieces are part of our historical DNA. One such item is the much-loved Riempie bench; a staple in homes since Jan Van Riebeeck’s arrival in the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. As the Dutch settlement grew, so did their need for furniture. Qualified woodworking artisans

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Signature antique styles that deserve a decor moment in your home

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:34:42 +0000

There are times when you walk into a room and something elusive makes you pause. At first glance, you are not quite sure what it is - an architectural element, the light, the layout? But as the visual beauty of the space introduces itself in individual parts, your eye lands on an antique piece and

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Black & white with a touch of antique furniture

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:05:44 +0000

Opposites attract and in this case, a black and white palette attracts antique furniture; the perfect complement to a timeless and classic design aesthetic. Black and white interiors are a basic monochrome and minimalistic decor solution that make a bold and striking statement. But the stark sophistication and drama need to be softened with a

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