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
Impressive William IV Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy in Contrasting Exotic Woods
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large and impressive William IV tea caddy of sarcophagus form in exotic woods. The exterior in nicely grained contrasting dark and light woods bordered with gadroon moldings and with...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Solid Brass Andirons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous pair of neoclassical style brass andiron. Each withe acanthus leaf top on a triangular frame raised on splayed paw feet. The bottom of the andirons are decorated with cast l...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair Of Vintage Italian Burled Walnut Side Tables
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Pair of Italian Burled Walnut Rectangular Side Tables. Beautiful figured walnut with cabriolet legs. Retain the original paper label withe makers name "RH Macy and CO of Flo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
1970's Vintage Wicker Daybed
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Beautiful Woven Wicker Rattan Day Bed. The woven wicker bed features an open fretwork design on each side. The bed will require a new cushion and upholstery.
Please contact us for c...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wicker
Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Umbrella Stand & Umbrella Cocktail Pick Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco cocktail pick set, the stand shaped like a partly open umbrella in chrome on a butterscotch Bakelite disk shaped foot. The six picks are formed as closed umbrella each in a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Silver Plate and Bakelite Olive Compote and Pick Set by Napier
By Napier Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco silver plate compote form olive bowl with a red Bakelite pedestal supporting a bowl with a flared rim which is pierced to hold the six picks.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Figurative Yew Wood Parquetry
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional and highly refined neoclassical chest of drawers, handcrafted in the last decade of the 18th century and distinguished by its rare and beautifully figured yew wood par...
Category
Antique 1790s Austrian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Empire Chest of Drawers in Figurative Yew Wood with Ormolu Escutcheons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional, museum-quality Empire chest of drawers from the Austrian Empire period, dating to 1800s and executed to the highest standards of the period craftsmanship. Veneered in...
Category
Antique 1790s Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Murano Glass Roosters
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fun pair of Murano Glass Roosters. The roosters are black with white dots and red combs. A fun whimsical addition to any setting
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Antique French White Opaline Cachepots with Gilt Decorations
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Beautiful pair of French white opaline cachepots with gilt starburst design. Top rim and bottom foot decorated in 22k gold band.
Cachepots are in good condition with some gold loss. ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of 19th Century English Hall Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A nice pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Hall Chairs. Classic cut out back rests with turned legs. The chairs display a nice warm aged appearance.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Anglo-Indian Campaign Rosewood Cabinet 43w 80h 18d
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A wonderful Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Bookcase with mirrored doors made in three section for ease of travel. Campaign furniture was designed by the British during their various ...
Category
Antique 1840s Indian Campaign Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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