A room's decor can have a thoughtful furniture plan, the right proportions, and beautiful materials, yet still feel unfinished. What the space needs are the little objects that make a space go from furnished to lived-in. These accents can range from small tables and drawers to Vases and Magazine racks.
Brazilian Modern Magazine Rack in Rosewood, Unknown, 1960’s
At Found Collectibles, we consider accent furniture and decor from the beginning. They offer opportunities to introduce another period or region, to shift the balance of materials, and to bring more personality and life to your home.
Small Scale, Strong Presence
An accent piece earns its place through more than Physical presence. A small stool can elevate an otherwise restrained seating arrangement. Small objects like a compact pedestal table can give an overlooked corner a purpose. A wooden Serving Tray can serve food or hold other objects, yet still stand on its own as a decorative piece in the home.
These pieces are also adaptable. A stool moves from occasional seating to a low bedside table; because of their small footprint, these small decor pieces are great because they can be adaptable to multiple spaces. Their usefulness extends just beyond their use as a stool or tray, but they are useful as both art and utility.
Brazilian Contemporary Stool in Ebonized Wood by Pedro Useche, Brazil, 2000s
Let Materials Set the Tone
Our Collection at Found Collectibles offers some particularly rich options for these smaller interventions. Figured woods, woven surfaces, glass, and metal each bring a different texture and material to a room.
A rosewood object can deepen a palette of pale upholstery and stone. Glass gives the eye a pause among heavier forms. A ceramic vessel introduces a softer, less uniform surface beside a wood with a satin finish or a stone top.
1960 Brazilian Rosewood Leaf-Form Serving Tray Mid Century Modern Serving Piece
“Meche” Pot in Clay painted in White, Ensamble Artesano, Tonala Mexico, 2024
The most compelling combinations require variation and multiple textures and materials to create depth. Look instead for a relationship: a shared curve, a common undertone, or a contrast that makes both materials shine. The pieces that we collect are meant to work alongside the pieces in your home to accent and elevate, so mixing and matching to find small highlights that stand out is key.
Give Objects Room
A few well-placed objects often reveal more than a crowded arrangement. Leave enough space to appreciate the outline of a vessel, or the intricate hand carving of a wooden form.
On a console, a tall piece like one of our African irons can establish height while a shallow bowl grounds the arrangement. On a coffee table, books and a few small objects can provide enough variation without taking away from the furniture itself. Open space allows the character of each piece to be appreciated.
Igbo Iron Currency Knife — Sculptural Trade Form, Southeastern Nigeria, 1900
The arrangement should also leave room for daily life—a glass set down, a book opened, flowers brought home, or a place to eat.
Consider the Overlooked Spaces
An entryway, a landing, or the space beside a favorite chair can be an opportunity for a more individual choice. A mirror can draw attention to an architectural detail or reflect a view into another room. A small bench can make a hallway a useful entryway. A distinctive bowl near the door can turn an everyday habit into a considered detail.
Sculpted Fruit Bowl, Copper, Ensamble Artesano, 2024
These moments need not compete with the larger furnishings. Rather the value in these pieces is how they offer a beautiful alternative to elevate everyday tasks into something to be appreciated.
Collect Over Time
A personal interior leaves room for discovery. An object acquired on a trip, a vintage piece with a surface softened by use, and a contemporary work can sit comfortably together when each has a reason to be there.
Our selection of accent furniture and décor invites that approach: choosing pieces for their form, material, usefulness, and the pleasure of living with them. Sometimes the next addition is the piece around which a room takes shape. Sometimes it is simply the detail that makes the room feel complete.
Explore accent pieces and decorative objects at Found Collectibles.