About Embellish Antiques
Embellish Antiques is owned and operated by Akin Kolawole. Akin got his start in the antiques business working part-time while still in college at an antiques store in Brookline, MA over 30 years ago. Having been bitten by the antiques bug, he decided to get into the business upon graduation. He opened his first store on Charles Street in Boston and operated it there for over 15 years. After closing that store, he decided to move down to North Carolina, where he now runs the business. He exhibits at some of the finest antiques show across the country. His 4000 square foo...Read More
Embellish Antiques
Established in 19901stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
Vintage Serpentine Rattan Console with Faux Stone Top
By John McGuire
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Serpentine Rattan Console with Faux Stone Top. Serpentine shaped construction with a faux stone. The rattan is wrapped in leather in the manner of John McGuire.
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Vintage French Pair Louis XVI Style Bergère Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of Louis XVI style occasional painted bergère chairs from the early part of the 20th century. This pair of Louis XVI style armchairs from France each feature a loose down fil...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Oak Hall Tree
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century English Oak Hall Tree with multiple spindles for hanging coats and hats. The tree has a mirror as well a hinged compartment for storage. It also has a drip pan with an u...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Mirror, Oak
19th Century Indo-Persian Miniatures of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair (they are different sizes) of finely painted 19th century Indo-Persian portrait miniatures in their original gold leaf frames which appear to never have been opened. The Portr...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco Bakelite Dice Motif Cocktail Picks w/Ivory Color Dice Tops & Black Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 ivory color Bakelite Dice topped cocktail picks with forked tips housed in a large black Bakelite dice holder.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Steel
Japanese Bronze & Crystal Okimono, 3 Crystal Spheres Riding Bronze Waves, Meiji
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Japanese Meiji period bronze and crystal sculpture (okimono) of stylized waves supporting three crystal balls of varying size. Signed on underside.
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Silvered Bronze Vine Motif Wine Cradle / Decanting Machine
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Unusual late 19th century silvered bronze wine cradle or decanting machine designed as crossed grape vine with leaves and grapes. A central screw turns to control the tilt of the bot...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver, Bronze
MCM Sterling Silver Encrusted Oyster Shell Condiment Dish and Spoon
By Buccellati
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A crab themed sterling silver encased oyster shell with the outer surface covered in silver contoured to the natural form of the shell, the shell interior left exposed to use as a co...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Black Forest Carved Humidor in the Form of a Monkey Head Wearing a Cap & Collar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Black Forest figural carved wood humidor in the form of a monkey's head with a hinged lid carved as a hat, around the neck is a ruffled collar above a circular base with carved detail.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Regency Brass Inlaid and Bound Thuya Wood Jewlery or Dresser Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late Georgian / Early Victorian dresser box in thuya wood burl with quarter round brass edges, the top and front inlaid with brass lines connecting decorative corner devices centerin...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sterling Silver Overlaid Black Glass Cigarette Box w/ Sailboat Motif
By Rockwell Silver Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco black glass table box in two pieces with sterling silver overlaid sailboat design on the lid.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Carved Pine Articulated Artists Lay Figure or Mannequin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
13" Carved pine artists articulated mannequin or lay figure of a male with carved facial features.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
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