How We Choose

Not everything we find becomes part of the collection.

Some pieces are appealing at first glance but don’t hold up once we spend time with them. Others reveal their value only after closer examination. We pay attention to what remains convincing after that second look.

Most items are handled closely before they are offered. Materials, markings, weight, and finish are examined carefully, and we consider how a piece has aged. Signs of use are not necessarily a flaw, but they are always described plainly.

Condition matters, but so does judgment. We look for objects that feel settled rather than overworked, pieces that have not been overly altered or polished beyond their original intent. Repairs and imperfections are considered carefully and noted when present.

We don’t buy to fill categories or follow trends. Some items are set aside before a decision is made, others are passed on entirely. What stays tends to be consistent in quieter ways, materials that age well, forms that feel resolved, and objects that don’t rely on novelty to make sense.

Descriptions are written with the same care used in selection. Measurements, condition details, and provenance are included so buyers can decide with clarity and without guesswork.

Every piece offered is one we are comfortable standing behind, not because it is perfect, but because it has been chosen deliberately.