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Wielding Whimsy.

FUNCTIONAL ART

art created for use, designed to serve a purpose with beauty in mind

Own Unique Art

Discover the Beauty of Functional Art

Today’s culture values repurposing as a watchword in communications, the economy, and now functional art! What was old becomes new. What was disposable becomes a treasure. What was lost is found! Wielding Whimsy transforms the old, disposable, and lost into serendipity. Interior designers, collectors, and galleries who want to display lamps, candleholders, serving trays, trunks, and purses for your clients and customers who desire one-of-a-kind practical items, Wielding Whimsy offers products both functional and beautiful.

Light Collections

Created for interiors that covet something special, something bright, something whimsical, our Light Collections are the perfect solution--choose from weave, floral, cloth, paper, and chains galore. Whatever medium suits your fancy, wield your own whimsy. Explore our gallery for products that capture your imagination.

Let Your Light Shine

Serve Collection

For hospitality entertainers who want to dress your table with art, our Serve Collection is created with fine china and glass plates that will entice your guests to taste your delicacies and treats.

Love to Serve

Flicker Collection

For those who prefer the flicker of traditional candlelight, our Flicker Collection is designed for you. One-of-a-kind candleholders are created from antique figurines, vases, and antique holders that bring a touch of nostalgia into your space.

Flicker of Whimsy

Necessities Collection

For ladies who love handbags that reflect your unique personality and hold necessary items for every event, look no further than our Necessities Collection.

Necessities Book

Travel Collection

For adventure lovers who love to store your special finds in antique trunks, our Travel Collection is designed to attract attention so you can share your treasures with inquiring guests.

Find Adventure

To Wield Your Own Whimsy Custom Order, Visit Our Custom Orders Page

Create Magic