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
Mid Century Recumbent Papier Mache Sheep Sculpure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Extremely charming sculpture of a Mid Century Papier Mache Sheep Sculpure in a recumbent position. Covered in natural wood, the sheep has very expressive eyes, looking up at you. A v...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool, Paper
19th Century 33" French Articulated Carved Wood Artists
Mannequin or Lay Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
33" tall posable, articulated carved wood figure of a male, used for learning figure drawing in art classes and studios.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Okimono, Cast Bronze Model of a Lizard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Japanese cast bronze okimono of a large lizard raised up om its front legs and head raised as if surveying its surroundings.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Indian Fitted Teak Workbox with Brass Tack and Applique Work
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Indian teak work or stationary box with brass tack and applique decoration on the top and sides and fitted with brass lift-handles. the interior fitted with lift out trays and open c...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps, c.1950
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Pair of Murano Glass Lamps from 1940/50s. Large Murano glass bases with a silver and white flakes embedded in the glass giving it almost a shimmering effect. The lamps are d...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Lucite
Vintage Glo-Hill Traffic Light Spirit Measure / Jigger "Safe / Caution / Danger"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chrome cylindrical spirit measure / jigger with brown Bakelite handle made by Glo-Hill. The cylindrical 'stop light' measure with green, yellow and red "lights" labeled "SAFE", "CAUT...
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Milling Road by Baker Furniture Rattan Dining Chairs
By Milling Road
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Six Milling Road by Baker Furniture Rattan Dining Chairs. The set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs. Beautiful set in rattan, the chairs are generously proportion...
Category
1990s Chinese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Art Deco Ruby Red Cocktail Shaker with Silver Overlay
By Rockwell Silver Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Period Ruby Red Cocktail Shaker with silver overlay design of a group of men at a table in a playful gathering. The top is .in chrome.
Condition is good with chrome loss on ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver, Chrome
Pair of English Turned Mahogany Urns, c.1930
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of turned mahogany urns with cover. The turned cover with beautiful acorn finials. Te base is raised on round balls.
Category
Vintage 1930s British Urns
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Town Crier Chrome Bell-Form Cocktail Shaker, with Clapper
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage chrome and wood cocktail shaker in the form of a bell. The handle unscrews from the top of the bell allowing you to fill the shaker. The handle has a strainer built in to the...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Christofle Gallia Ondulations Cocktail Shaker by Luc Lanel, c.1935
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A handsome Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker by top quality silversmith Christofle as part of their Gallia range in the Ondulations design. This design was created for the luxu...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Okimono of a Seated Monkey
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Japanese, Meiji period cast bronze figure of a seated monkey.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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