The doors to John’s cabinet of curiosities are open... inside is a treasure trove of rare and remarkable things collected from places near and far. From vintage curiosities and antique relics to handmade objets d’art, each piece tells a story.
Celebrate your mother with a gift that is as individual as she is. Minimalist moms might like hand-blown glassware from La Soufflerie or ebonized bowls from Spencer Peterman, that look even prettier filled with porcelain fruit from Penkridge Ceramics. There’s also jewelry, perfume, paper goods, puzzles, and more to explore. See it all here.
For the devotee of decoupage, John has mom in mind. All of our decoupage is handmade by artisans in John's New York City studio. Please place all Mother's Day orders by May 1st.
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It’s just John, setting the stage for William Shakespeare’s birthday tomorrow. Writers and romantics revel: His decoupage designs include Shakespeare’s portrait, nods to writing, and stellar starry-eyed images. Feeling dramatic? Discover our carved wooden skulls from early 20th-century Austria. And jot down ideas for your next big play with mechanical pencils by Astier de Villatte in notebooks decorated with original block-printed wallpaper dating from the 1930s to 1960s by Choosing Keeping. See all that glitters here.
Bunnies who brunch...hop on over and explore our spring table collection. Tea for two? A table for twelve? We have all you need to set a spectacular springtime table: adorable rabbits, beautiful butterflies, blooming buds, and more
NEW ARRIVAL! John has added some of his most popular imagery to his decoupage coaster collection. The 6” diameter is the perfect size for a wine bottle, mug, pitcher or as a catchall.
On the occasion of the upcoming Kentucky Derby, come explore our equestrian finery... Evert Rabber’s drawings and paintings depict equine activity in early 20th-century Holland. Horses trot, gallop, and jump on our collection of decoupage glassware. Tiny hand-blown glass ornaments and huge 19th-century toy horse figures have truly won us over. Place all bets here.
Three new collaboration napkins have arrived online and in the shop: "Eye", "Water Lily", and "Peacock" inspired by John Derian’s love of botanical imagery
Costumes of Various Countries, an overview of world culture and costume published in 1827 Paris, wonderfully illustrates women's clothing from the Pyrenees to Peru.
