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Jake Baer’s 21 Favorite Newel Pieces

After 19 years at Newel, antiques are more than my business—they’re my legacy. As the fourth-generation CEO of a company founded in 1939, I’ve spent nearly two decades immersed in design, craftsmanship, and the stories behind the objects we collect. I’ve always been drawn to pieces that combine exceptional craftsmanship with innovative design—works that reflect both skill and vision.
With over 30,000 pieces in our inventory, picking favorites isn’t easy. But every now and then, a piece just stops me in my tracks. That feeling—when something rare, bold, and beautifully made demands your attention—is what great design is all about.
This collection brings together 21 of my favorite pieces. They reflect what I love most: the elegance of Art Nouveau, the sculptural lines of Mid-Century, the richness of Renaissance detail, and the kind of unexpected forms that make a room feel alive. Check out the full selection below

Jack Roth Large Scale Painting

Pair of Rustic Black Forest Carved Walnut Armchairs

Pair of Syrian Style Inlaid and Upholstered Walnut Armchairs

American Art Deco Velvet Persian People Wall Hanging

Robert Lee Morris “Vertical Cityscape” Nickel and Brass Sculpture

Pair of American Modern Snakeskin Mirrors, Karl Springer

Pair of English Georgian Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Wall Mirrors

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Textural Amorphic Form Multi-Colored Lobed Cylindrical Ceramic Vase

Govignon “Yellow” Acrylic Painting

Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Off-White Textural Raised Lobed Cylindrical Vase

French Victorian Walnut Bird cage

Poillerat and Quinet French Mid-Century Iron and Marble Dining Table

French Victorian Painted Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Standing Hatrack / Umbrella Stand

 

English Carved Figurehead of Lord Nelson

English Edwardian Lifesize Figurehead of Edward VII

Eva Petric Contemporary Brass Lobmeyr Lantern with Engraved Idrija Lace Art Piece, 2024

Carlo Bugatti Art Nouveau Mirrored Hall / Hat Stand with Mother of Pearl, Silver, and Bone Inlay

Pair of Mid-Century French Style White Resin Pilaster Palm Trees

Art Nouveau Korschann Blue Porcelain Vase

A Fine Pair Of French Art Deco Statuary Marble Jardiniere

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