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Terrific Tole: Hand-Painted Tole Décor Finds with a Designer Touch

Scalloped edges, gilded shades, and antiqued finishes bring a designer touch.
September 24, 2026
Navy trellis scalloped tole planter holding a boxwood topiary on a white marble kitchen counter

Scalloped edges, gilded shades, and antiqued finishes bring a designer touch to every room. These five hand-painted tole pieces—a trellis-patterned planter, a pair of gilded lighting accents, a lacquered box, an antique tray, and a gallery-rimmed wastebasket—are our fabulous finds of the moment.

Navy trellis scalloped tole planter holding a boxwood topiary on a white marble kitchen counter

NAVY TRELLIS SCALLOPED PLANTER BY ENCHANTED HOME; a scalloped silhouette in navy trellis delivers instant decorative punch; enchantedhome.com

Daphne table lamp with a navy tole shade and gold-leaf trim by Currey and Company

Victoria gold tapered chandelier shade hand-painted with a bird perched among floral branches

DAPHNE TABLE LAMP AND VICTORIA GOLD TAPERED CHANDELIER SHADE BY CURREY & COMPANY; a warm, gilded glow with old-world drama; curreyandcompany.com

Sherrane decorative box in black lacquer with a gilded iris and grass motif and gold trim

SHERRANE DECORATIVE BOX BY KATHY KUO HOME; refined storage with a vintage soul; kathykuohome.com

Antique blue tole tray hand-painted with a floral bouquet, displayed on a white mantel beside ferns

ANTIQUE TRAY BY FRENCH GARDEN HOUSE; timeworn charm, made for serving in style; frenchgardenhouse.com

Brighton wastebasket in pale green with gold floral scrollwork, a pierced gallery rim, and paw feet

BRIGHTON WASTEBASKET BY CHELSEA HOUSE; a classic pattern elevates the everyday; chelseahouseinc.com

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