Notes from the Curator: Shop Our "Objet"

Before the move, I had no idea what kind of foot traffic we would see in our new space, but I did know that it felt like a wasted opportunity if we didn't offer smaller items that people could purchase on the spot. Accessories, table top...Objet.

In our own design practice we love mixing contemporary work with vintage pieces, the latter of which bring texture, an element of surprise, authenticity and history into a project. I have always thought that showcasing a collection of vintage works, carefully curated, would add untold aesthetic delight to our gallery floor.

Sourcing these vintage and antique finds has been inspiring and eye-opening. Eschewing themes or resale values, I've been following my gut, acquiring pieces that are undeniably beautiful, whimsical, unique and/or useful. This collection of Objet is a little peek inside my own aesthetic brain -- one I haven't readily put on full display. This collection rounds out the contemporary works at Colony for which I am professionally known, and showcases my personal tastes -- slightly more risky, nostalgic, folksy, unapologetically pretty.

On our site, shopping the "Objet" tab under "In Stock" is our first real attempt at e-commerce. If you visit the gallery, you will come to understand my fully realized vision of our contemporary masterpieces mixed with these vintage curiosities. I hope these Objet find their way into your hearts, your projects and your homes just as they did mine. 

Kindly,
Jean Lin