30 Elements to Creating a Collected, Vintage Folk-Art Forward Decor

Kaitlyn Coffee is the creative mind behind @harrisvintage and the creative director of @kaitlyncoffeecreative.

In addition to her graphic design and branding business, Kaitlyn also styles art and decor curations. Her career got its start when she began reselling small vintage items on Instagram and Etsy. As her account evolved, people were drawn to her style and the pieces she shared around her house.

Kaitlyn is no stranger to the estate sales market. In fact, she practically grew-up going from one sale to another. Now online auctions and estate sales are her go-to places for hunting treasures for her home, as well as for her clients. When it comes to scoring unique, quality items at a fraction of retail pricing, Black Rock Galleries is one of her favorite destinations.

Photo by Kelly Sutton @kellychristinephoto

What things do you always find yourself bidding upon when browsing online auctions?

My personal style is collected, vintage, folk art forward. That’s why artwork is definitely my not-to-miss item when bidding on online auctions. I love anything handmade, rare, weird looking so when I was invited to join Black Rock Galleries’ Complementary. Guest Curation, I can’t help but choose these items.

1. Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Limited Edition Lithograph, “Orange Ciel”, Ca. 1974 (item #: 218929)

2. Large Vintage Crochet Figural Wall Hanging Mounted on Board for Wall Hanging (item #: 218886)

3. After Marc Chagall (Russian-Belarusian-French, 1887-1985) Color Lithograph, “LE Jquer De Flute” (item #: 217059)

4. "The Clairmarais Forest” Tapestries Ltd. Wall Hanging Tapestry (item #: 223454)

5. Large Pair of Three-candle Italian Hand-carved Louis XVI-Style Wall Sconces (item #: 223623)

6. Signed Mid Century Charcoal on Paper of Nude Female (item #: 216108)

7. Fantastical Artisanal Glass Decanter, Alligator Form (item #: 218799)

8. Fabulous MCM Assorted Stackable Dining Items by Makers including Massimo Vignelli for Heller Design (item #: 218941)

9. Mid Century Modern Danish Carved Walnut Dachshund in the Style of Kay Bojesen (item #: 218628)

10. Hand Woven Plush Wool Gabbeh Accent Carpet, 3’-1” x 4’-10” (item #: 219000)

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Essentials for Styling a Living Room

Trends may come and go, but a well designed gallery wall will always play an important role in your home decor, particularly when used as part of your living room decor. That's because walls covered with select art and decor is one of the easiest ways to show your taste and style. If collected, vintage-with-a-touch-of-folk-art decor is your design aesthetic, here are Kaitlyn’s suggestions … inspired by how she styled her own living room.

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1. MCM Jens Rison Style Slipper Chair with Funky Upholstery on a Walnut Frame (item #: 218614)

2. Mid Century Modern Painted Ceramic Water Pitcher Marked “Flesh Pots/Stoke-on-trend. England” (item #: 218642)

3. Eldridge Suggs III (American, B. 1939) Limited Ed. Print on Paper, “Don Quixote Ready for Battle…” (item #: 218729)

4. Collection of Two Lisa Larsen (Swedish, B. 1931) Carved and Glazed Ceramic Tiles (item #: 218951)

5. Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899-1991) Ltd. Ed. Lithograph on Paper, “Two Females”, Signed, Ca. 1969 (item #: 218767)

6. Marcel Duchamp (French, 1887 - 1968) Offset Lithograph, “Broyeuse De Chocolat - 1914” (item #: 218736)

7. Francisco Zuniga (Costa Rican, 1912-1998) Charcoal and Pencil on Paper, “Squating Woman”, 1964 (item #: 218751)

Essentials for Styling a Home Office

Catching up on work on the sofa used to be a thing until WFH (work from home) became part of everyday life. When the COVID pandemic struck and sent office workers home, many discovered that they needed their own workspace that was designed to boost productivity and inspire creativity.

If Kaitlyn’s home office inspires you to find similar items for your home, you're in the right place.

Photo by Kelly Sutton @kellychristinephoto

1. Hans J Wegner (Danish), PP Mobler Wood Barrel Back Armchair with Paper Chord Rush Style Seat (item #: 218609)

2. Beautiful Intentionally Distressed Console Extension Table (item #: 224235)

3. Pair of Wood Table Lamps with Hard Back Shades (item #: 224225)

4. Artisanal Folk Style Hand Crafted Ceramic Figure of a Sheep (item #: 218631)

5. Rene Lalique Molded Glass “Malesherbes” Vase with Relieved Foliate Decoration (item #: 218670)

Essentials for Creating a Styled Vignette

If you have a cabinet, credenza, or sideboard in need of styling, look to Kaitlyn for inspiration. You, too, can easily create an insta-worthy vignette using her curation below.

Photo by Kelly Sutton @kellychristinephoto

1. Artisanal Glazed and Painted Ceramic Water Pitcher, Marked “Scheler” Underfoot (item #: 218841)

2. Collection of Two Vintage Scandinavian Glazed Stoneware Vases, Signed Underfoot (item #: 2189570)

3. Reuven Rubin (Romanian/Israel, 1893-1974) Ltd. Lithograph, “Two Blue Horses and Figure”, 1968 (item #: 218867)

4. Adorable Lot Composed of Scandinavian MCM Teak Figural Brushes and Figures on a Serving Tray (item #: 218894)

5. Vintage Swedish, Gustavsberg Glazed Ceramic Animal Figure (item #: 218710)

6. Lovely Mixed Media Work on Paper, Still Life with Floral Bouquet, Signed with Seal Ink (item #: 2187550)

7. Marcel Vertès (French, 1895-1961) Ltd. Ed. Lithograph, “Girl with Vase of Flower”, Ca. 1940 (item #: 218734)

8. Vintage Woven Tapestry with Two Deer Under a Flowering Tree with Birds, Well Framed (item #: 218868)

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