Vintage Green Decor: A Layered Interior in Rich Green Hues
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Green has always been a favorite around here, and a personal favorite of mine. I find myself drawn to it in just about everything, from fashion to interiors, and this time of year it feels especially fitting.
When it comes to using green in interiors, we tend to gravitate toward deeper tones, especially olive and darker greens, which pair beautifully with the warmth found in antique and vintage pieces.
Recently, as we worked to pull together this latest look, a darker green palette began to emerge more strongly than expected.
There was one piece in the shop that we have always loved on its own, but had struggled to style in a way that felt cohesive and elevated. With the addition of a recent find that became the perfect complementary element, everything began to fall into place, bringing out the richness of the green tones and creating a moment that felt especially fitting with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner.
Read on to see how this look came together and to shop the available pieces in this vignette.
About the Collection.
To begin this look, we started with the very piece we had struggled to style since bringing it into the shop.
This Framed Convex Polysmalt Reproduction Portrait of Marie Antoinette is a beautiful piece. We have always loved the contrast of the lighter frame against the rich, moody tones of the portrait. The delicate detailing and romantic quality of the image give it a refined feel, and we were especially drawn to the beautiful green tones in her dress.
The problem, however, was that we had not been treating this piece as the focal point due to its smaller size, when in reality, it is.
To address its scale, we paired it with our favorite adjustable black metal easel (linked below), which elevates the piece and gives it the presence needed.
The added height makes it feel more proportionate within the vignette and gives it more visual weight. To build on that, we placed it atop two volumes from our Library of the World's Best Literature collection. These larger-scale books add additional height and help the piece stand out.
The missing element to really make this piece work in this vignette, came in the form of this charming Set of Small Green Marble Candleholders. We were initially drawn to them for their scale, imagining them on a bookshelf or small side table, but they quickly became the piece that brought this entire vignette together. Their green tones tie directly back to the tones in Marie Antoinette’s dress, creating a subtle but intentional connection across the vignette.
To round out the arrangement, we incorporated our Black Porcelain Neoclassical French Empire–Style Vase With Gilt Bronze Accents. This is one of our larger investment pieces currently available in the shop, and one we return to often in our styled vignettes for its versatility. In this look in particular, the black porcelain beautifully complements the portrait, picking up on the curved surface and soft reflective quality of the portrait.. We paired the vase with a few older faux berry stems that we purchased a few years ago (a similar faux stem is linked below, though not identical). The stems feature deep-toned berries and bright green leaves that help round out the green tones throughout the vignette.
And there you have it, a beautiful little vignetted layered in rich green hues.
So, as St. Patrick’s Day approaches, instead of reaching for shamrock garlands or seasonal decorations, consider this a great opportunity to try something a little different. Focus on bringing in richer green tones through more classic pieces, perhaps ones you already have in your collection if you are a vintage and antique collector.
Whether you incorporate specific pieces from this vignette or simply use it as inspiration, focusing on rich green tones in a classic way offers a thoughtful way to acknowledge the season while still maintaining a traditional and timeless feel in your home.
Shop the Look.
Antique & Vintage Pieces from Refuge Interiors:
Framed Convex Polysmalt Reproduction Portrait of Marie Antoinette
Black Porcelain Neoclassical French Empire–Style Vase With Gilt Bronze Accents
Additional Decor Featured in this look:
- Adjustable Black Easel
- Similar Florals (please note: these are not the same stems as those picured above)
Hi, I’m Casey, founder of Refuge Interiors, where I combine my lifelong love of decorating and design with a passion for sourcing vintage and antique treasures to create classic, collected interiors that feel warm, inviting, and beautifully lived in.
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