Uncommon Sourcing
Rare Art, Antiques & Statement Pieces for Interiors
Uncommon Sourcing is a specialty service from The Hidden South that helps homeowners, designers, restaurants, and boutique hotels locate unusual art, antiques, and hard-to-find statement pieces for their interiors.
Instead of relying on mass-produced decor or catalog furniture, Uncommon Sourcing focuses on one-of-a-kind objects with history, personality, and regional character. These pieces help transform ordinary rooms into spaces that feel memorable, layered, and authentic.
Based in New Orleans, The Hidden South has spent years sourcing antiques, folk art, outsider art, vintage signage, and unusual decorative objects from across the American South. Through Uncommon Sourcing, that experience and network are used to help clients locate distinctive pieces that most designers and collectors simply don’t know where to look for.
Objects We Commonly Source
Through our network of antique dealers, collectors, estate markets, and regional artists, we frequently help clients locate objects such as:
• outsider and folk art
• vintage and antique paintings
• sculptural statement pieces
• antique signage and advertising
• rare decorative artifacts
• architectural salvage
• unusual garden sculpture
• conversation-starting objects for restaurants and bars
• gallery wall anchor pieces
• regional Southern folk objects
Each object is chosen for its story, visual impact, and ability to bring character to a space.
Who This Service Is For
Uncommon Sourcing works especially well for:
Homeowners
People searching for unusual art and statement pieces that bring personality and story into their homes.
Restaurants & Bars
Businesses looking to create memorable interiors with distinctive decor and visual atmosphere.
Boutique Hotels & Airbnbs
Hospitality spaces seeking interiors with authentic regional character.
Interior Designers
Designers who need help locating unusual antiques, art, or objects for client projects.
How Uncommon Sourcing Works
1. Consultation
We discuss the type of object, atmosphere, or statement piece you are searching for.
2. Object Hunt
We search antique markets, estate sales, collectors, and regional dealers to locate potential pieces.
3. Curated Options
You receive a selection of objects that match your project and aesthetic.
4. Procurement
Once an object is selected, we assist with acquisition and delivery coordination if needed.
Commissioned & Custom Artwork
Sometimes the perfect object for a space simply doesn’t exist yet.
We can also help clients create original artwork or custom objects designed specifically for their space.
This may involve working directly with artists, sculptors, or fabricators to bring a new piece to life. In some cases, the work may also be created in-house through The Hidden South studio.
Custom pieces can include:
• sculptural statement pieces
• large wall artwork
• custom folk or outsider art
• garden sculpture
• mixed-media assemblage pieces
• site-specific installations
• unusual decorative objects designed for a particular interior
For businesses, commissioned work can become a signature feature of the space, creating a memorable visual centerpiece that guests associate with the location.
For homeowners, custom pieces allow for artwork that perfectly reflects the personality and character of the home.
Uncommon Sourcing can assist with the entire process, including concept development, artist selection, project coordination, and delivery.
Why The Hidden South
The Hidden South has spent years sourcing unusual art, antiques, and regional objects across the American South. Our network includes antique dealers, collectors, folk artists, and estate markets that most traditional designers never access.
This allows us to locate rare pieces with history and personality, rather than relying on mass-produced decor catalogs.
For clients seeking interiors that feel distinctive and authentic, this approach offers access to objects that are truly uncommon.
Looking for Something Uncommon?
If you are searching for unusual art, antiques, or statement pieces for a home or business, Uncommon Sourcing can help.
Contact The Hidden South to discuss your project.