Styling Antiques in a Modern Home

An antique clock above the mantel, a barometer in the hall, a pocket watch in a glass dome on the desk — old objects give new rooms gravity. The trick is contrast: let one statement piece anchor a room and keep everything around it quiet.

Mix warm woods with old brass, repeat one material in two places, and give mechanical pieces room to be seen from all sides. And never hang a weight-driven clock on a hollow wall — your plaster will thank you.

Visit our styled reading room pieces for inspiration, or ask us for placement advice with any purchase.