At a recent antiques show here in Alexandria, I was quite taken with the display of a dealer who had placed two massive ginger jars atop an antique dining table. If you want a stunning look for a foyer, sofa table, fireplace, or dining table, keep your eyes open for oversized ginger jars. They will make quite a Chinoiserie statement. I prefer pairs, but then my taste is quite symmetrical. These examples here at 1st dibs.
Ashley Whittaker
Charlotte Moss
Carolyne Roehm
Mary McDonald
Ruthie Sommers
Ruthie Sommers
I have been thinking of adding these to my fireplace...I like the blue and white. I shall be on the lookout now.
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Lee
Yes. I'm obsessed. I think they have some pretty good knock offs at Garden Ridge. I know Garden Ridge is mostly yucky puke puke, but every once in a while, they have something decent!!!
ReplyDeleteI am always drawn to the Charlotte Moss foyer when it is posted. So pretty. All of these images are great inspiration. My mom has two jars similar to the 1st dibs image and I circle around them like a shark coming in for the kill. But, she just pretends she doesn't notice :) Maybe I need to buy my own!
ReplyDeleteI adore large scale ginger jars but rarely see them to buy. Do you have any great sources you'd care to share?
ReplyDeleteI love these images! Especially love the third pair with the coral and blue!
ReplyDeleteKarena
I want 2 like Mary McDonalds! Great post as always.
ReplyDeleteCarolyne Roehm's use of large scale ones is stunning. What an attention grabber. Love them all Beth. Great post & happy Tuesday to you x
ReplyDeleteOh, I could SOOOOO handle a pair of 'em!
ReplyDeleteThese are all gorgeous! I saw some similar at Home Goods the other day. You should check them out ;)
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I love the ones with the foo dogs ontop!
ReplyDeleteI love these images! When done right, the oversized jars are very dramatic. I love the vignette with the jars under the table.
ReplyDeleteA couple of months ago, I purchased two huge blue and white lidded urns at Homegoods for $20 each. No kidding. I move them from room to room and have debated buying a second pair, if I see them offered for sale again. I LOVE them. They really make a statement.
ReplyDeleteLOVE ginger jars too. Wow, some are massive. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAlso, you must stop by. Just posted a San Francisco flat design you are going to love.
xo,
cristin
Lee-I have a pair flanking my fireplace-I love the look.
ReplyDeleteAmanda-Is it like HomeGoods?
ReplyDeleteSusie-Time to look for your own!
ReplyDeleteLa Dolfina-Budget would include HomeGoods, Pier One, TJ Maxx, higher end Ethan Allen has some nice ones, high end include 1st dibs, antique dealers.
ReplyDeleteKarena-Great colors.
ReplyDeleteCC-Hers are stunning.
ReplyDeleteDeb-The importance of scale.
ReplyDeleteAlison-HomeGoods has great ones for $20.
ReplyDeleteBazaar of Serendipity-I was there and got two ginger jars and some other great things.
ReplyDeleteLady Jicky-I had a feeling.
ReplyDeleteTheresa-That's a great foyer.
ReplyDeleteKarin-They have them now at all my HomeGoods stores.
ReplyDeleteCristin-Thanks for the head's up- a gorgeous place!
ReplyDeletegreat post, I love the blue and white giner jars in Carolyn Roehm's foyer--everything she does is gorgeous! so enjoy your stories, your post are always so fresh and inspiring. Hope you can visit me at hampton hostess soon! best, barbara
ReplyDeleteThe Ashley Whittaker foyer is what got me hooked on blue & white porcelain in the first place; I'm just a new convert, but since then, I've been hooked. I would love a pair of oversized blue & white ginger jars on either side of my fireplace.
ReplyDeleteSusan-Such an elegant and classic look.
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