Boule d’Escalier: A French Tradition
In 19th century France, it was a tradition that when a mortgage was paid off, people would throw themselves a party and install a boule d’escalier on the staircase. Boule d’Escalier translates to “stair [...]
Bronze vs Brass: What’s the Difference?
Bronze and brass, what’s the difference, you might ask? Well, they are just as different as they are alike, both being unique in their own way. Brass is a metal alloy [...]
An Antique Door Installation Success Story
Twenty years ago Charles Nevinson of Architectural Accents installed two doors for a client in Georgia, a French oak door from Burgundy(c.1830) and a rescued American door(c.1890). Varnished every five years since their installation, these [...]
Garden Accents: Staddle Stones
English Staddle Stones for Home and Garden The staddle stone is a two-piece, mushroom-shaped garden element that dates back to the 16th century. Carved from local stone, they were used in farms across [...]
How to install a Mantel
Watch our latest how-to video In our YouTube channel, you can now find a new instructional video: "how to install a marble mantle". Whether you are dealing with an antique or a reproduction mantle, we [...]