Private sourcing atelier

If it exists, we’ll help you find it.

Tell us the small object or niche item you can’t find. We search trusted new and second-hand channels, review condition and shipping eligibility, then send you a clear option and quote before anything moves forward.

Curated ceramic, mechanical, brass and paper objects

New & second-hand channels

We search across specialist shops, marketplaces, auctions and independent sellers.

Human sourced

Real people. Careful research. Thoughtful judgment at every step.

Destination checked

We check condition and destination shipping eligibility before an item moves forward.

02 Wish Finder

One wish. Many places we look.

Be as specific or as open as you like. Share what you’re looking for, your timeline and budget, and any must-haves. We’ll do the searching.

Make a wish →
A handwritten sourcing wish

From specialist shops to independent sellers, we follow every promising lead.

Examples of items we source
Handmade ceramics
Handmade ceramics
Vintage timepieces
Vintage timepieces
Cabinet curiosities
Cabinet curiosities
Industrial design finds
Industrial design finds
A carefully wrapped SPROOVIA mystery box

03 Mystery Box

You choose the clues. We curate the surprise.

A mystery box with a point of view. New and second-hand finds, considered across categories and checked for your destination.

04 The Collection

Objects worth waiting for.

Future collections, limited editions, and exceptional finds. Handpicked for their character, made to be kept.

Explore the collection →
Mechanical curiosities
Mechanical curiosities
Paper & ephemera
Paper & ephemera
Ceramics & vessels
Ceramics & vessels
Workshop objects
Workshop objects
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More pieces
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07 The Journal

Thoughtful finds, delivered.

One or two letters a month. New discoveries, sourcing notes, and stories.

03 From wish to parcel

A human process, kept clear.

01

We interpret the clues

We turn your description into practical search terms, categories and materials.

02

We search across markets

We compare new and second-hand sources, not just one store or platform.

03

We verify and quote

Condition, seller evidence and shipping eligibility are checked before a quote.

04

You choose

You see the option and total estimate before deciding whether to proceed.

04 Clear boundaries

Interesting is welcome. Restricted is not.

We focus on small physical objects that can be legally and routinely shipped without special permits. Final eligibility depends on the item and destination.

Good starting points

  • Small collectible and decorative objects
  • Paper goods, books and ephemera
  • Textiles and uncomplicated home accents
  • Simple mechanical or optical curiosities
  • New or second-hand finds with clear condition

Outside our scope

  • Weapons, controlled or prohibited goods
  • Hazardous materials and unsafe batteries
  • Food, medicine, plants and biological goods
  • Counterfeit or IP-infringing products
  • Anything requiring special import permits