Carol Coleman and partner Richard Sepulveda have been
bringing art and antiquity to Polk Street since 1993. Their storefront boasts ornate chandeliers, gilded framed
art and heirloom furniture that acts as a high powered magnet to my soul. There is no possible way I could just
walk by without peeking in. And by
that I mean wandering aimlessly through the treasures and losing all sense of
time.
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On my initial visit I didn't realize Carol and Richard started out only selling traditional fine
art paintings and later broadened their collection to include
antiques. Everything is so well
placed it's like being in someone's manor home full of valuable family artifacts. They even have a bird in a large, vintage cage whose melodies are reminiscent
of another era...perfectly charming.
I didn't know what to showcase in this house of luxury
so I asked Carol what she loves in the store. She pointed up and said, "chandeliers." And so this post is all about Carol's
shimmering and glamorous ceiling full of chandeliers.
Striking Crystal Chandeliers
1920s Alabaster
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Ornate Brass
There is a profound elegance and soft nature to any
antique chandelier. Such attention
to detail is so seldom replicated in today's pieces. They can make a bedroom romantic, a dinning table stately, a baby's room sweet, and a closet decadent. I look forward to the day when I can
hang one in any of those places!
To shop for indulgences go to Interior Visions 2206 Polk Street
www.interiorvisionssanfranciscofineartgallery.com
Me Likey. I used to work at a Lighting Showroom in the Design Center where we had all these vintage chandeliers as well as newer ones - Waterford, Bacarrat and Zwarovski Crystal, as well as some Murano from Italy - I loved all the bling.
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