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
Japanese Silvered Bronze Okimono of Two Turtles or Tortoises
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Japanese Meiji period okimono of two silvered bronze turtles or tortoises, one climbing onto the other. Signed to the underside.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Set of 8 Imperial Glass Co. Highball Glasses in the Sekai Ichi Pattern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage mid-twentieth century Imperial Glass Co highball glasses of cylindrical form with a raised molded diamond pattern covered in 22k gold.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
English Polished Brass and Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Brass and Cast Iron Umbrella or Stick Stand. Simple design brass columns terminating in brass finial and a four slot construction with a cast iron base. The umbrella stand is...
Category
Early 20th Century English Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage English Brass and Cast Iron Umbrella Stick Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage solid brass English brass and cast iron umbrella or stick stand. Half round construction with five slots for holding your umbrellas or walking stick. Newly professionally pol...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Two-Tiered Steel and Glass Rolling Bar Cart with Bottle Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Mid Century Two-Tiered Steel and Glass Rolling Bar Cart with Bottle Holder. The bar is further enhanced by the sleek black uprights and a side push handle. A nice practical i...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large Vintage Numbered Black Tole Canister Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Numbered Black Tole Canister Lamps. Each with the number "37" painted on the body of the canisters. The lamps come with their original tole lampshade. Each is wired a...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pr. of George Kovacs Style Mid Century Modern Chrome 3 Stacked Ball Table Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pr. of George Kovacs Style Mid Century Modern Chrome 3 Stacked Ball Table Lamps. Lamps are wired and in good condition. They measure 33"H to the top of the finial and 6.5"D, and meas...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Italian Boho Arched Top Rattan and Wicker Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Boho Arched Top Rattan and Wicker Bookcase. It features ample storage on the upper section with two shelves and a lower enclosed double door compartment. This also wo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Bohemian Secretaires
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Baker Milling Road Walnut Mid Century Credenza Dresser
By Milling Road
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Baker Milling Road Walnut Mid Century Credenza or Dresser. This wonderful piece of mid century feature chrome handle pulls, square tapering terminating in chrome caps. An extremely v...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Cane Wrapped Lamps on Wood Bases with Brass Accents.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Cane Wrapped Lamps on Wood Bases with Brass Accents. They measure 31"H x 8"D and 23"H to the socket. Lamps are wired and in working condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Stone Grapes with a Natural Vine Stem
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Highly decorative cluster of hand-carved alabaster grapes, mounted on a naturalistic wood grape vine branch, embodying the romantic craftsmanship of mid-century Italian decorative a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Antique English Walnut Country House Umbrella Stick Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique English Walnut Country House Umbrella Stick Stand. The stand features nicely turned spindles, multiple slots for holding canes and umbrellas. It still retain the original dra...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
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