About Ornamental Excess

Ornamental Excess is a curated archive of vintage fashion, interiors, and accessories — selected for their provenance, rarity, and bold aesthetic.

Founded on the belief that style is storytelling, our pieces are chosen not just for their beauty, but for the eras and emotions they evoke. From avant-garde apparel to sculptural decor, every item in our collection has a past — and is styled for a modern future.

We blend high-fashion sensibilities with editorial presentation, offering clients access to distinctive pieces that spark dialogue, elevate environments, and celebrate the art of excess with intention.

Modern living room with large windows, leather armchair and sofa, colorful patterned rug, potted plants, and hanging ceiling lights with city buildings outside.

Curated with love in NEW YORK.

With over 25 years of experience in the fashion and interior industries, we have quite a bit to part with! Ornamental Excess is an online archive comprised of a multitude of pieces ranging from furniture to fashion and accessories that have been collected over the last few decades from shoots, interior installations, sets, events, and more by fashion and interior design mogul Hope Misterek. Many of these pieces have been used nationwide in content created and designed for your favorite brands and companies. From a jacket modeled on the set of a cover shoot to the accent chair used to perfectly compliment the edgy sophistication of a CEO’s office - you can find it here!

Our inventory has been sourced from retailers, designers, shops all around the world and it’s likely that you’ll even recognize a few! Every piece available for sale has its own unique story of origin and ranges widely between being brand new and unused to showing normal signs of wear and tear. Regardless of the condition, we’ll make it known to you in the description of our listings. Well-crafted pieces are meant to last a lifetime, and we are very excited to share what we’ve curated into an archive of some of the most iconic pieces in fashion and design.

Return Policy - All Items are FINAL SALE but were happy to help you shop and make your selection decisions before you buy!

For more information or details on any pieces to help you make your purchase, please contact: help@ornamentalexcess.com

You Can Also Reach Out For In Person Appointments- In person shopping, shopping parties, market participation and other live shopping requests.

Wooden side table with a turned pedestal base and three curved legs.

Flowchart titled 'Ornamental Excess' showing the provenance journey of an item from original ownership by the Royal Collection (1847-1923), through various steps including mail to dealer in Paris (1924), ground transport to port (1925), private collection in Boston (1963-1998), auction house in London (1999), and present day, with annotations for transportation modes and provenance verification.

A woman with long brown hair wearing a vibrant pink and purple patterned jacket standing in front of a dark background with white floral and bird designs.

Meet the Founder

Hope Misterek is a fashion, wardrobe, prop, product, and set stylist operating in New York City. An industry veteran who began her career in Seattle, she has since gone on to make a name for herself on both the west and east coasts. Through the years she has lent her artistry to fashion editorials, print campaigns, and commercial advertisements for high profile clients such as Marie Claire Korea, Elle Vietnam, Vogue, InStyle, Lucky, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and the Ritz Carlton.

With a confident eye, Hope tells an honest story with her styling. Her interpretations have unmatched nuance and depth. She lives for the luxury of excess, filling up the empty spaces with exuberant and subtle details allowing the eyes and mind to travel.

Her style lays in this juxtaposition: the mixing of high and low, vintage and new, statement pieces with everyday items that define who and what we are.

A green velvet sofa with wooden legs and two matching cylindrical bolster pillows.