I've loved the vintage aesthetic in home decor for a long while - but there was a problem... I struggled to find reasonably priced vintage and vintage-inspired home decor. That was until recently, when I discovered Petibaroque.
It was as if they'd heard my cries of frustration over the years at the dearth of reasonably priced vintage style home decor. I'm talking gilt picture frames, gilt framed wall art, plush Victorian style throw cushions, cute ornaments - practically anything inspired by that golden era.
On the set of Downton Abbey - Courtesy of Sunday Edit
Visiting Petibaroque for the first time, for a moment it was as if I'd stepped onto the set of Downton Abbey - half expecting Lady Mary Crawley or Tom Branson to saunter into the room. It would have been quite the novelty, but I was on a mission - one that had eluded me for decades - and in no mood for literal teleportation.
In all seriousness, Petibaroque have done a great job at filling a gap in the market, previously neglected. They're under no pretence of being in the world of true antiques, which is an expensive one, and one fraught with risks of provenance and other complications. They have started with some antique staples: gilt picture frames and gilt framed reproductions of classic art, and based on positive early feedback from customers, plan to expand rapidly into other vintage and antique strongholds.
At Petibaroque, getting the vintage look is easier than ever.
For Sybil Chan, the founder of Petitbaroque, the inspiration for the business came from a similar frustration to the one I'd experienced. She'd often fall in love with cute antiques, only to find they were prohibitively expensive or of questionable provenance. And kudos to her - she's launched a business that solves that problem: affordably priced beautiful antique inspired decor without the price tag or risks.
Staunton & Henry has been lucky to secure an exclusive 10% discount with Petitbaroque, available across their growing range. Simply use the code: MONAMI10.