Sourcing swoon-worthy pieces and covetable finds, Cat Carothers is a purveyor of some over-the-top treasures found all over the globe. Through her recently opened shop, The Selby House, the design maven celebrates her love for creating a new chapter for vintage pieces. Here, she lets us look through her lens and see a few favorites.

PORTRAIT BY HILARY DUENNER

Interior Designer Cat Carothers shares her love for sourcing and restoring vintage pieces at The Selby House.

VASE AND GROOVY CHAIR PHOTOS BY MELINDA ORTLEY

“Pierre Paulin is one of my favorite furniture designers, and this iconic chair is a reflection of his signature design aesthetic. The chair’s unique curvaceous form makes it not only visually striking but also functional and very comfortable.” F-580 Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort reupholstered in a Rogers and Goffigon boucle

VASE AND GROOVY CHAIR PHOTOS BY MELINDA ORTLEY

“When it comes to pottery, I love pieces that are textural and have a handmade quality.” Japanese-style Raku vase


DINING CHAIRS PHOTO BY CALLIE MCPHAIL

“These dining chairs perfectly combine the beauty of natural materials with timeless Scandinavian simplicity.” Set of six pine dining chairs by Rainer Daumiller


TABLE PHOTO BY GEORGE FIALA

“This piece exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship that seamlessly blends with any decor style, crafted with rich, warm hues of American walnut.” American Walnut coffee table


TABLE PHOTO BY GEORGE FIALA

“This table’s bold black-and-white patterning adds interest and dimension to any space.” Maitland-Smith side table