A thoughtful
intersection of
the found and the made
to&fro is a curated space for vintage homeware alongside one-of-a-kind jewelry and talismans. By breathing new life into reclaimed beads and sourcing forgotten treasures, we aim to create a balance between past craftsmanship and contemporary personal style.
new arrivals
An authentic 1930s German art and antiquities publication titled "Sport und Spiel bei Griechen und Römern" (Sport and Games Among the Greeks and Romans). Featuring a striking black-figure javelin thrower illustration on its tan cover with Art Deco typography, this volume explores ancient athletics, gladiatorial games, and classic Olympic traditions.
Title: Sport und Spiel bei Griechen und Römern
Publication Era: 1930s (circa 1934)
Language: German
Topic: Ancient Greek & Roman Athletics, Classical Antiquity History
Design Style: Art Deco / Neoclassical Academic
Condition
Good antique condition. Soft cover binding remains intact with minor edge rubbing and light tanning to the paper, giving it an authentic vintage character. Clean interior pages.
A substantial vintage French wall sconce cast in heavy, matte off-white plaster. Inspired by classic Neoclassical architectural motifs, its fan-out acanthus leaf and scalloped shell design creates deep relief shadow lines, functioning as an indirect uplighting fixture cover, wall pocket, or decorative bracket console (console d'applique).
Origin: France
Design Style: French Neoclassical / Classical Plasterwork
Dimensions: 35 cm Width x 20 cm Height x 15 cm Depth
Materials: Heavy Cast Decorative Plaster / Gypsum
Category: Wall Sconce / Architectural Wall Bracket
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Crisp matte chalky finish with a solid, heavy structure. Displays subtle, natural surface age variance typical of authentic vintage plaster.
An Italian silver-plated oval serving dish and catchall featuring deeply fluted scalloped shell ends and sweeping scroll borders along its rim. Its high-luster basin and substantial size make it a classic Rococo Revival valet tray for entryway keys, vanity displays, or side-table styling.
Maker / Stamp: Stamped (D'Argento / Silver-Plated)
Origin: Italy
Design Style: Art Deco
Dimensions: 30 x 19 cm
Materials: Silver-Plated Metal
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Maintains a high mirror-like luster across the basin. Displays slight, unnoticeable silver plate wear along minor contact points and light surface handling swirls consistent with age.
A vintage ceramic disc vase finished in a high-gloss jet black glaze. Featuring a flattened circular profile with a narrow top opening for single-stem floral arrangements, its architectural shape brings a bold, geometric statement to minimalist or postmodern shelf displays.
Design Style: Postmodern / Minimalist / Ikebana
Dimensions: 16.5 cm Height x 17.5 cm Width
Materials: High-Gloss Glazed Ceramic
Color: Jet Black
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Highly reflective, deep black glossy finish with no chips, cracks, or heavy surface scratches.
Services
01. the archive
Our collection spans a range of eras and styles—with a particular focus on Art Deco, Mid-Century, and Scandinavian Modernism. Every object is thoughtfully selected for its distinct character, sculptural form, and enduring presence.
02. Private Sourcing
For collectors and interior designers seeking a specific piece, style, or elusive item from our past collections. I offer a dedicated sourcing service to help you find objects that fit your space’s unique narrative.
03. Retail Partnerships
I collaborate with boutiques and galleries to curate exclusive collections of handmade jewelry and talismans. If you are interested in featuring one-of-a-kind, hand-composed adornments in your space, I am open to stockist inquiries and creative commissions.
