There's no way in hell that Pottery Barn dipping its toe in the uncertain waters of macabre decor for no apparent reason. Obviously, Halloween is a few weeks away, but we were pleasantly surprised to see them expand from their usual line of silk autumn leaves and pumpkin-shaped cinnamon-scented candles (they have those too, don't fret) to a darker themed skull-and-cross bones motif. And some of the stuff is actually cool enough to leave out year round if your home is into that kind of thing. We list our favorites after the jump...
Roundup: Pottery Barn Goes Goth
We're not endorsing the hokey spiderweb table runner. No, we're all about the black candelabra with the black taper candles here. You could use white taper candles, but the black on black is just...sexier. Also worth noting: the black skull candes on the tall black pillars holders. Black Candelabra is $59, black tapers are $10, skull candle is $19, and the archer pillar holders range from $39-$49.
These bone candleholders are pretty cool looking without looking too "Pirates of the Caribbean"...if you know what we mean. $19 a pop.
We usually don't pay too much attention to "vase fillers," but these faceted onyx-lookalikes are not so bad. Silly? Yes. Frivolous? Totally. $12 Impulse Buy? It could happen.
Seems like this raven really did quoth nevermore. This wreath comprised of dyed goose feathers gives an elegant creep factor to a light-colored door or window. $49.
Probably our favorite item on the list: the skull tray. Encourages your guests (or yourself) to pick a poison. $24.
A quick money-saving tip: If you like any of these items enough to display/use in your home post-Halloween, then wait until after it's over. There's a 99.9% chance that the markdowns for these holiday themed decor pieces are going to be worth the wait. (Example: We bought Christmas stockings last year after the fact for $4.99...instead of $49.00. And felt very, very smug.)
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The black taper candles and candelabra are lovely!
view OliviaTokyo's profile
I really can't bear skull decor anymore, it's become so fashionable and overused, as much in contemporary art as in decoration. Kind of like the "Keep calm and carry on" poster.
Overdose!
view Daniel Poitiers's profile
Daniel P: I agree, as hipster flourish, overdose.
But for slightly classier holiday decor, I think they are cute. Other than the bone candle holders, which are tacky beyond belief. :-)
Of the items posted, I think the black candelabra is really the only piece that could be year-round, unless you really have a theme going.
Confession: I am a post-goth...
view Cool Breeze's profile
I am going to wait until after the holiday....I totally want that black candelabra for by my tub
view hanako66's profile
I love the tray for a drink tray all year round. As you say "Pick your poison". It could be very tongue in cheek. And i like that it is a deatailed skull, no clip art skull and cross bones!
view marlamischief1's profile
I like the black wreath and the candalabra.
view laddibugg's profile
Even if I did like it, I made a strict "no black" rule for my home. Oh, well.
view Kimber's profile
more johnny depp and pirates of the Caribbean than true goth.
all in favor of deep-sixing the jolly roger say argh
view JonathanB's profile
very cute
view dM's profile
My last trip to Z Gallerie turned up a large number of skull and crossbone motif items.... a little heavier on the sparkle and glitz, but if you are into it worth checking out....
http://www.zgallerie.com/c-94-halloween.aspx?pagenum=0
view MelissaLeigh's profile
this is a blatant D.L & Co. rip off
view travieso's profile
skull = 2006.
view alinear's profile
Pottery Barn trying to be hip-cheeky-goth is a bit .... uh...
Strikes me as being a bit desperate in a suburban campy way.
Once the look reaches the mainstream market, the trend is so over.
view reb's profile