When you purchase a French Limoges box, it inspires a great admiration and excitement within you. With every new piece, your collection grows in beauty and becomes a one-of-a-kind treasure trove!
French porcelain Limoges boxes are miniature treasure boxes that are loved and admired by collectors and gift buyers worldwide. These tiny art pieces are excellent for collecting and even more wonderful to display as they can be showcased in a great variety of ways.
The joy of collecting Limoges boxes can have numerous aspects. You collect these beautiful miniature objects because they bring pleasure, because they add beauty and elegance to your home decor and because they are meaningful to you in the many areas of your interest. Limoges boxes are also valuable art pieces that increase in value.
No matter what your reason for collecting French Limoges boxes, you would want to display them in a manner that really showcases their beauty.
Naturally, you would want to display your prized objects in the best way possible for yourself and all to enjoy. Your treasured objects can be presented in traditional ways or dramatic and creative displays around your home.
The good news is you can display your Limoges boxes in so many ways and in a variety of different areas of your home. Other than the traditional spaces for collectibles, you can showcase your treasured Limoges boxes in creative ways to take center stage. For example, you can showcase them with an attractive whole-wall display or a creative shelf arrangement.
When deciding how to arrange your displays, there are a few pointers that can help you showcase your treasured Limoges boxes in their best light. For more ideas, see Tips on Decorating Your Home With Unique & Collectible French Limoges boxes, as well as Limoges Boxes, Important Collecting Dos and Don’ts.
Curio Cabinet
Curio cabinets are the most traditional spaces collectors display their French Limoges boxes and other small collected treasures.
A curio cabinet offers many benefits for displaying Limoges boxes. It is enclosed, so your Limoges boxes are protected against dust. It keeps your precious pieces safe from accidental movement or damage and it provides a space where visitors to your home can admire your special collection.
A handsome curio cabinet can really enhance the beauty of its contents and the décor of your room. You just need to make sure your Limoges boxes are placed in a manner that can be seen easily and are not too crowded. Another important point about curio cabinets is they need to be well lit so your Limoges boxes will be showcased properly.
Fireplace Mantel
Another excellent space for displaying French Limoges boxes is a fireplace mantel. You can group a few of your favorite Limoges boxes with other objects such as candles, picture frames, books, statuettes or figurines or other items. This can make a very attractive display and can be refreshed with your seasonal Limoges boxes and home décor several times a year.
Piano Top
If you are a music lover and own a piano in your home, the piano top provides the perfect space to display your musical Limoges boxes or any others of your favorites. You can decorate your piano top, especially if it is a baby grand, with a variety of items and incorporate your favorite Limoges boxes among them.
On A Desk
Your desk is the perfect space to include one or more of your favorite Limoges boxes where you can view and enjoy them all the time.
Coffee Tables and Side Tables
You can be creative in displaying some of your beautiful French Limoges boxes on a coffee table. A mirrored tray with some other contrasting items such as candles or flowers make the perfect accompaniment for displaying several of your beautiful Limoges boxes.
A Side table is also a great place to showcase some or even one special Limoges box. It will certainly get a lot of attention.
A few pointers to remember when displaying or grouping your collectible Limoges boxes:
Add Contrast
To make an attractive arrangement of your Limoges boxes, contrast in shape, size and color can play an important role. Contrast adds interest to your pieces and draws the eye from one to another. You can display Limoges boxes in the same theme, such as Paris-themed Limoges boxes or animal-themed Limoges boxes, or Limoges boxes of various styles in your collection, making sure they have some aspects in common.
Allow White Space
Spacing in your display can greatly enhance the beauty and importance of your French Limoges boxes. Too many pieces together can look congested and overwhelming. But allowing enough space between the pieces or grouping of pieces will add great beauty and significance to each of your Limoges boxes.
Overlapping
When displaying Limoges boxes, especially with other collectibles or decorative items, creating a sense of depth can greatly enhance the look you are trying to achieve. Placing taller items in the back and smaller items in front creates depth and easy viewing.
Add Focus With Lighting
Placing your collectible French Limoges boxes in well-lit areas greatly affect their display. You can add lighting from above, sides or even behind to add contrast and highlight each of your pieces.
Avoid Busy Backdrops
A busy backdrop, wallpaper or other busy items behind your Limoges boxes can interfere or distract attention from your display. Most often, a soft or solid color background can enhance and compliment your collectible Limoges boxes.
Of course, if you display your Limoges boxes in the open, they are bound to collect dust and oils from the air. In this case, you will need to clean your Limoges boxes from time to time to maintain their beauty and luster. No worries! Cleaning French Limoges boxes is easy as they are made of porcelain – the same material your dishes are made of. However, you should clean them carefully and not scrub them or use chemicals so as to remove the painted areas. For easy instructions on how to clean your French Limoges boxes, see How To Clean A French Porcelain Limoges Box.
At LimogesCollector.com, we are proud to offer a fantastic selection of French Limoges boxes in every theme and style so you can always find more pieces to add to your collection.
Now, take a moment to browse our collection of over 5,000 Limoges styles to see which ones grab your fancy. We are sure you will find many you will want to add to your own collection!
