Old House Journal

INSPIRED + TIMELESS

Ringers for antiques; batten down the shutters.

- By Mary Ellen Polson

1. LASTING IMPRESSION

The Art Deco Streamline chandelier is made with bronze and nickel-plated components and trimmed with amber shades with striated sides. The fixture measures 19" high x 18 ½ " wide. Height may be extended with extra chain. $695. Vintage Hardware & Lighting, (360) 379-9030, vintagehar­dware.com

2. EGG & DART CLASSIC

Egg and dart is as old as the ancient Greeks and a favorite Colonial Revival pattern for entry and passage hardware sets. Back plates measure 7" long x 2 ¼ " wide. Matching knobs are 2 ¼ "in diameter. Sets include doorknobs, back plates, spindles, and 5 /8" screws. $110. Charleston Hardware, (866) 958-8626, charleston­hardware.com

3. IN THE PINES

From a New England wallpaper manufactur­er establishe­d in the 19th century, Pine Needles captures the rustic ambiance of early 20thcentur­y lake and mountain camps. Shown on an ivory ground, the paper is 18" wide. Single roll $87. Thomas Strahan Wallpaper, (212) 644-5301, thomasstra­han.com

4. A LONG DEEP SOAKER

With a polished oak rim and dolphin feet, this clawfoot tub measures an impressive 77” long and has an “old white” finish. The feet can be powder-coated in a variety of colors at additional charge. Ships truck freight only. $8,995. Bathroom Machinerie­s, (800) 255-4426, deabath.com

5. LEAF, STEEPLE, SCROLL

The leaf-and-scroll pattern on these decorative steeple hinges dates to the 1920s or earlier. Made in the USA, the steel hinges are 3 ½ " long. $45 each + $4.95 shipping. Architectu­ral Antiques, (612) 332-8344, archantiqu­es.com

6. CIRCA 1870

Oxford Place is a classic etched-glass pattern familiar from late 19th-century row houses. Code compliant, the tempered etched-glass surface is turned to the inside airspace so the design never needs cleaning. Single door panel about $500. Moon Shadow Etchers, (503) 6686154, moonshadow­etchers.com

7. SHADES OF TIFFANY

With solid-brass components, the Art Nouveau cylinder lamp features a lustre-glass shade characteri­zed by an iridescent surface and a pattern of acacia blossoms. The table lamp stands 16 ½ " high with a 4 ¼ " diameter base. The shade is 6" high. $380. Metro Lighting, (510) 540-0509, metrolight­ing.com

8. PAGODA LAMP

Completely handmade from quartersaw­n beech and mahogany with castbrass hardware and copper fittings, this stained-glass Arts & Crafts lamp rests on elongated pedestal feet on a shaped base. $4,400. Emmet’s Hill Wood & Glass, (978) 290-8379, emmetshill.com

9. SHINING PORCELAIN

Porcelain wall sconces were all the rage during the late ’20s Jazz Age and beyond. This Art Modernesty­le porcelain wall sconce meets UL standards, holds a single bulb, and measures 6 ¼ " high x 4" wide. $115. Materials Unlimited, (734) 483-6980, materialsu­nlimited.com

10. SECOND REPUBLIC SEATING

Made in France in the style of Napoleon III, this armchair features a deep, low seat, rolled arms, and turned legs with an ebonized finish. It’s upholstere­d in rich cotton velvet with matching welt trim. $3,995. Rejuvenati­on, (888) 4011900, rejuvenati­on.com

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