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 Fifty
years ago John Rosselli opened his first shop in New York City
and it immediately became a destination for those in the world
of design and decoration. His name has since come to represent
affordable antiques with a decorative, even whimsical sense
of style that help create distinctive rooms you can actually
live in.
Originally trained as a decorative painter, John has a special
affinity for painted finishes. He feels that the artistry in
a painted scene or hand-applied surface creates a connection
between the craftsman and owner that elevates a piece of furniture
beyond its functional value. The artifact creates a relationship,
and through its choosing becomes an element of the new owner’s
personal story.
Complementing his love of painted surfaces is his appreciation
for blue and white ceramics. That combination of colors is invariably
“happy” and reminiscent of the sea. From a design
perspective, blue and white ceramics also add a shot of color
that enlivens virtually any decorating scheme.
What John loves most, however, is shopping. When asked if it’s
true that he buys something every day, John will only smile.
In any case, frequent buying trips to Europe and throughout
the world keep his shops full of unique and artfully chosen
inventory. And it all works together…the result of a connoisseur’s
expertise in selecting pieces from different cultures and eras
that share a similar sensibility.
John Rosselli offers antiques in two showrooms, one in New York and one in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. The location of each piece presented online is identified in the text that accompanies the item.
Please visit our website often, since our inventory changes
daily…and John loves to surprise! We would love to see
you in our showrooms as well. Though you may not see John
each time you visit due to his buying excursions, please be
assured that one of our professionally-trained staff will
be happy to help you find the distinctive antiques you need
for your special projects
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