A peek inside the Trove Antiques Gallery in Laguna Beach
as photographed by store owner Heather Lee…
A distillation of Wabi sensibility and one of a kind finds…
The looming 17th century Italian primitive “mountain” cupboard
stands starkly against the rough cinder block wall.
Significant pieces are given space to tell their story…
I first wrote about Heather and Bobby Lee’s incredible hand
picked treasures in Rough Luxe in Laguna Beach here
Chalk painted Catalan testle based table…19th century
Swiss folk art chairs…18th century
French c. 1920 cabinet found in Belgian bakery
A congenial mix of eras…love how well they
all pull up together as if waiting for fresh baked
bread to come out of the oven…
One of my favorite photos of all times…again, sent
to me by Heather….pure poetry…
from earlier Poetically Juxtaposed post here
(A glimpse into their earlier location…)
French painted canvas tilt top wine tasting table…
mid 19th century…
Love this urn…mid 19th century…
you could design a garden around this huge piece…
Or a (very big) entry…
Rare African Wedding bed….
Ethiopia c. 1890
on 1stdibs here
Paint decorated stage coach cook’s canteen
19th century
Canisters for spices, one reading “clover.”
Grind handle for coffee or flower
Stage coach…really!
1stdibs here
Great glimpse of the rafters with light streaming in…
Earlier interview of Heather and Bobby Lee on 1stdibs
shop talk here …
Thank you Heather for all the wonderful photos!
Wonder if I could fit that cook’s canteen next to the
coffee maker?
Trove Gallery here
1stdibs site here
370 OCEAN AVENUE LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
I have always loved this shop and the manner in which all of the elements are treated as sculpture and as if they were players on a stage. It has a wonderful, peaceful and ethereal tone. Mary
Hi Mary…love the players on a stage thought. A reminder to keep editing!
Hi Trish, Thanks. It is because I sense the mystery in this beautiful space. As for me and my shop–I love it all as long as it has great timeless design, I just can’t help it (except when deciding upon art). Have a great week-end. Mary
Trish I would love to visit this shop!! Thank you for providing all of these fabulous images!
The one you like the most is also a favorite of mine. Beautiful.
I do have a Giveaway from The Zhush I know you will love! Come & join!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Trish, I am a big fan of Trove! This couple has a wonderful taste!!You can notice a European influence. Beautiful images! And yes, your favorite photo is just gorgeous!!
I wish you a very nice weekend!
xx
Greet