The season of giving is upon us, and we've got insight into what belongs at the top of your list from interior designers you love. Enter Olive Ateliers.
Based in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles, Olive Ateliers tugs at the heartstrings of vintage decor enthusiasts who love the feeling of a collected home. What began in 2021 as a passion project, sourcing unique finds from flea markets and hosting small, curated drops, has quickly evolved into a highly sought after source to homeowners and interior designers alike. With an eye for items that carry an "old soul," Olive Ateliers offers a diverse range of pieces, from rustic benches to earthy vessels, all handpicked to create homes that feel timeless and collected.
The journey of Kendall Knox, Ben Knox and Laura Sotelo, founders of Olive Ateliers, is nothing short of extraordinary. It’s not every day that Hollywood stars like Melissa McCarthy text their friends to inquire about a vessel for sale at a local home, but such moments have become part of the allure surrounding this brand. Their early days of styling items in their backyard and posting playful, thoughtfully curated images on Instagram quickly won over vintage lovers across the country.
Today, Olive Ateliers has outgrown its humble beginnings, moving from backyard drops to increasingly large, always thoughtful, warehouses where you can experience the magic of the objects they source firsthand. What’s more, their expansion now includes an online retail experience that spans beyond their infamous drops, allowing customers nationwide to explore and purchase their curated selections as they please. Despite the growth, the brand remains true to its roots, with warehouse drops still drawing lines of eager shoppers around the block.
Ready to bring a storied feeling into your own abode? These designers know the look and can help you bring it home.
Fletcher Rhodes - Sonoma, CA: Elevating the Humble Sink
Sonoma-based Fletcher Rhodes elevates a humble, functional sink to new heights by incorporating a marble focal point in a minimalist space. With its textured surface, just right veining and brass accents surrounding, the sink perfectly balances an earthy feel with elegance.
Audrey Scheck Design - Austin, TX: Elevating Spaces with Marble Bowls
Austin-based Audrey Scheck Design often incorporates marble bowls while styling, bringing a functional accent and collected feel to various surfaces. Areas you might consider styling a marble bowl by Olive Ateliers, available in both raw and waxed finishes, include an entryway console, coffee table, built-in shelving or kitchen countertops.
AEF Interiors - Newport Beach, CA: Adding Charm with Elm Wood Stools
Newport Beach's AEF Interiors suggests bringing a touch of charm to any space with Olive Ateliers' Elm Wood Stools. The unique wood grain and sturdy design of these stools add character and warmth, making them a favorite for adding a bit of personality to a room. Perfect for those who gravitate toward subtle, handcrafted accents.
Katrina Hernandez - Santa Monica, CA: Serenity with Vintage Stone Sinks
Santa Monica-based Katrina Hernandez expertly brings a touch of patina to bathrooms with Olive Ateliers' vintage stone sinks. Here she mounted one as a standalone powder room sink in a swoonworthy Hamptons bathroom, where it became a focal point of timeless luxury. Beyond the sinks, Katrina is also drawn to Olive Ateliers' dishes, which she loves using to subtly display guest towels. She's particularly excited to incorporate the River Rock Bag and Onyx Bag as chic door stops in an upcoming project, adding yet another layer of charm to her work.
Ashley Ferguson Interiors - Austin, TX: Bringing History to Modern Spaces with Limestone Troughs
Ashley Ferguson Interiors of Austin, TX, brings depth to modern spaces including that pictured here with Olive Ateliers' Limestone Trough. This piece marries the old with the new, offering a tactile, earthy addition to your home, inside or outside. The Limestone Trough is perfect for adding earthiness to contemporary designs.
Kroesser + Strat - Larchmont, NY: Adding Personality with Drip Vases
Kroesser + Strat, the Larchmont, NY-based design duo, are drawn to the Drip Vases from Olive Ateliers, particularly for the striking contrast between the drips of green glaze and the matte finish. These vases are unique, each with its own distinct character. Kroesser + Strat envision using a group of three to create a special patio arrangement, pairing them with potted plants to bring a touch of artistic elegance to any outdoor space.
Whether you're drawn to unique marble sinks, the rustic appeal of elm wood stools, or the natural beauty of limestone troughs, Olive Ateliers offers vintage-inspired decor for any home. Wish list, accomplished.