About IDLE HOUR
The most memorable rooms invite exploration, revealing objects gathered through travel, memory, and a life well lived. Founded by mother and daughter team Barbara and Alexandra Lisi, IDLE HOUR sources vintage and antique furnishings for interiors that feel layered, personal, and collected over time. From our 6,000-square-foot Connecticut showroom and warehouse, we seek out furniture, lighting, artwork, silver, ceramics, mirrors and objects for entertaining. Our collection moves comfortably between English and Continental furniture, Hollywood and Palm Beach Regency desi...Read More
Established in 2023
Featured Pieces
Late 19th Century French Leather Book Liquor Tantalus
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late nineteenth-century French book-form liquor tantalus constructed from four stacked, leather-bound volumes over a hinged wooden case. The trompe l'oeil exterior features antique l...
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Vintage 1930s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Late 19th Century EB Napoli Italian Majolica Lettuceware Plates
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of four late nineteenth-century Italian majolica plates by EB Napoli, modeled in trompe l'oeil relief as curled lettuce leaves.
Produced in Italy circa 1890, these earthenware...
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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Lettuceware Majolica Dishes with Radish Relief
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of late nineteenth-century Italian majolica dishes modelled as crisp lettuce leaves, executed in glazed earthenware with applied sculptural radish reliefs.
Rooted in the Cont...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano Citrono Covered Sugar Bowl and Creamer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Italian porcelain covered sugar bowl and creamer by Ginori 1735, decorated in the Oriente Italiano Citrino pattern.
Produced in Italy circa the early 21st century, the set featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Provincial Butcher's Block with Brass Details
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th Century French Provincial Butcher's Block with Brass Details
An early 20th-century French Provincial butcher's block in hand-painted wood, circa 1930, fitted with cast br...
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Baker Furniture Regency Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Cane Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sophisticated set of six Regency style dining chairs by Baker Furniture, including two armchairs and four side chairs. Crafted with an ebonized finish and parcel gilt accents, the ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Paine Furniture Co Faux Bamboo Birdseye Maple Wellington Chest
By Paine Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome late 19th century Wellington chest by Paine Furniture Company, crafted in richly figured birdseye maple with beautifully executed faux bamboo trim throughout. This Victori...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chest...
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Birdseye Maple
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Three-Section Serving Dish No. 1005
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace Three Section Serving Dish No. 1005
An exceptional Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace three section serving dish, model No. 1005. The scul...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Rococo Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Late 19th Century Bogu Period Chinese Vase Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exquisite Pair of Large Late 19th Century Qing Period Vase Lamps with Bogu Motifs
A beautiful pair of late 19th century vases that have been converted to lamps. The vases have double turquoise foo dog handles and display a large variety of Chinese luck symbols, including botanical, animal, floral and other nature motifs. A lovely floral frieze can be seen at the bottom of these lamps. Both lamps have wooden bases. Vibrant canary yellows, light pinks, dark pinks, turquoises and greens can be seen in this pair. This pair is in the Bogu style, referring to a traditional decorative theme featuring paintings of ancient Chinese artifacts...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Stained Vitrine Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Stained Vitrine Armoire
This vitrine is a lovely example of the Louis XV style, with a bonnet top, serpentine crest, and curved glazed doors that give i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Styled Bench With Red Paisley Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking Hollywood Regency bench, featuring a gracefully curved X-base with hand-painted gilt neoclassical detailing. The black lacquered wood is adorned with gold foliate, crowned...
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of White Ralph Lauren Isla Ceramic Woven Rope Texture Lamps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking and sculptural pair of Ralph Lauren table lamps, these pieces embody a refined coastal sensibility with a distinctly tailored, English-influenced elegance. Crafted in cera...
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Early 2000s American Other Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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