I worked for years in a furniture store that specialized in antiques from the late Nineteenth century to the World War II Americana. I guess it totally influenced my design sense as I tend to shop at vintage collectible stores like White Trash in the East Village, Brooklyn Flea and this spot called Olde Good Things.
They currently have a banging selection of coiffured ceiling tiles, repainted or original in very reasonable sizes and prices.
Coiffured ceiling tiles are basically pressed tin into pretty relief patterns. They were used as ceiling tiles to help with insulation.
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They range in size from 12"x12" up to 4 feet x 4 feet and prices start at about $35.00 a pop depending on the size. The cool thing about them is the way the paint wears and creates a beautiful distressed look. Olde Good Things put a framing system on them, so basically they are ready to pop on the wall. I could see using one above a bed as a make shift Moroccan style head board. It has the feel of a tapestry but a little more sophistication and structure.
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