Art · Décor · Midcentury Furniture · Rare Books

Curious finds for curious minds

Original art, prints, furniture, books, and curious objects. Find some of my favorites at Umbrella Antiques & Modern in Hopewell, NJ, or shop online.

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A vignette in the shop: a midcentury bookcase with a tripod lamp and ginger jar, two cushioned French stools, and a wall of framed prints and art between brass sconces

My Story

Why I do this

I believe that interesting people thrive in interesting spaces.

Mass-market art and décor can be just fine. I've certainly bought plenty of it and liked it well enough. But the more time goes by, the more I want to create a home that feels eclectic and interesting and totally unexpected, just like me. I'm pretty unique.

I bet you are, too.

I hunt for the pieces that feel rare and thoughtful — objects with a real maker's hand behind them. I'm drawn to work that has texture, personality, and won't apologize for being strange. And in today's world of AI everything, I'm even more drawn to things that were created for humans, by humans.

We all contain multitudes. Your space should, too.

About me

I'm Trish Sammer, a lifelong writer, seeker, and collector of the uncommon. I've spent the past few decades making my living as a journalist and editor. In 2021, I went looking for one painting and came home with a habit. Enough people told me I had "an eye" that I eventually started reselling my found treasures, first online and now in person at Umbrella Antiques & Modern in Hopewell, NJ.

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