Saturday, January 12, 2013

Road Trip: Architectural Accents in Atlanta

Architectural Accents | 2711 Piedmont Road | Atlanta, GA
https://www.facebook.com/ArchitecturalAccents?fref=ts 
An Atlanta institution for over 30 years, Architectural Accents is the place to go for amazing British and French 19th Century antiques. A number of 18th and early 20th century pieces from France, England, and America can also be found there along with a full range of high quality reproductions.  











An ornate facade hints at the treasures that await once you pass through the front doors. From columns and claw foot tubs, entry doors and staircases, pews and pediments - the 30,000 square foot showroom has become a destination for professional architects, interior decorators, movie set designers and builders from around the globe. You really are transported to a different time and place while wandering around - so much to admire and appreciate. Here are a few favorites from my recent trip. 


A jaw dropping collection of gorgeous pre-World War I tiles from England.

More of the over 10,000 tiles available in inventory.

A sampling of the 2,000 + antique doors that are stripped
and restored prior to being sold. Many of the doors
are custom fit for their new homes in the onsite
woodworking shop. 

A vast assortment of antique back plates are
available to add a historically accurate finishing touch.

These stunning pieces are part of a large assortment of
ornate 19th century French ironwork gates, balconies and railings.

A glorious display of stained glass windows that have been
painstakingly cleaned and restored in the onsite glass shop.

These amazing mid 19th Century columns were salvaged from a church in London
that was damaged during construction of the Chunnel, and can be yours for a mere $125K.

Reproduction pieces created by Architectural Accents are left
outside for a few months to develop a natural patina before being sold.


24 comments:

HilltopTimes said...

British and French antiques.... overwhelming in size and numbers, and beauty and history. Truly a builder's and decorator's destination, and for all who just want to admire and wish... This post is Fabulous and beyond informative. Stunning.

Unknown said...

What a FABULOUS peak into Atlanta and it's Architecture! Thanks for this insight and tremendous views!

Rush Creek Vintage said...

I would love to get my hands on those amazing tiles! How wonderful!
Great post!!

Miss Magpies Shoppe said...

Excellent "field trip" to Atlanta, enjoyed the wonderful and inspiring photos....thanks so much :)

Modred Vintage said...

Such beautiful items and pictures! Older items always add such a unique touch to any home decor. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

I must visit! How gorgeous are those stained glass windows & tiles~thank you again!

Unknown said...

wondering how i'd go about
reserving those columns?
darn they'd look swell in my bathroom
guffaw! great post cheers x ... ***

gazaboo said...

Great road trip, thanks Bryan. What an incredible resource. Love incorporating vintage architectural elements into our farmhouse renovation ~ they add so much character to a space. Your pics are fantastic. Fabulous post!

ReconGirl said...

What an amazing place! I would just walk around for hours!

Egle said...

Truly enjoyed this "trip". Fantastic post, especially for those people who came from old cities.

Jaime said...

That's my kind of shop. Great photos - I especially love the antique key plates. Great post, Bryan!

acefaced said...

Amazing finds!

Wicked Darling said...

Thanks so much for sharing this!! What an amazing road trip!! FABULOUS!!!

Kathi said...

wow- I would love to visit this fantastic store! thanks for taking us on a tour

Unknown said...

I love road trips! What a fun and informative one this is! Thanks!

Story Tellers Vintage said...

Wow...it's pure antique eye candy!
Thanks for showing us around Atlanta :)

Unknown said...

Oh, Atlanta!... I miss you already!

adriana said...

Awesome post! I really want to visit now, wonderful historic architecture. :)

BeeJayKay said...

I want to visit Atlanta just so I can visit this great place and all it's historial artifacts!

Anonymous said...

awesome road trip read!

Rachel @ RhapsodyAttic said...

Wow I will HAVE to check this place out! Never been there and I grew up here in the Atlanra area. Looks like it must be expensive but certainly worth a trip even if just to see the history! Thanks for such an interesting post!

The Vintage Resource said...

It is expensive Rachel,but it's so much fun to stroll through everything and plan your million dollar dream house :)

CakeNumber9 said...

Wow, those tiles are gorgeous!

Annie said...

oh my lord- i want to go here, live here, work here! :)

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