Addison Ross is a British brand known for photo frames, home accessories and gifts with a glossy, lacquered finish. We are proud to be an official UK stockist, and this guide walks through the main categories, frames, lamps, mills and gifts, with practical pointers on choosing the right piece for your home or for someone else's.
Choosing an Addison Ross Photo Frame
Frames are where most people start. Addison Ross makes them in a wide range of finishes, including enamel, lacquer, silver, gold, leather, wood and acrylic, so the first decision is really about the room:
- Lacquer and enamel bring colour and shine, ideal on a bookshelf or bedside table where you want a pop of colour.
- Silver and gold suit more traditional rooms and wedding or anniversary photos.
- Leather and wood feel warmer and work well on a desk or in a study.
- Acrylic lets the photograph do the talking.
A good example is the Bobbin Photo Frame, designed by Sarah and David Ross. It holds a 5x7 in. photo, has eight coats of lacquer hand polished between each coat, and stands either landscape or portrait on a velvet backstand. That flexibility makes it a safe gift when you do not know which photo will end up inside.
Styling tip: group three frames in the same finish but different photos for a tidy display, or mix finishes in one colour family for something more relaxed.
Rechargeable Lamps: Light Without the Cable
Cordless lamps solve a very common problem: the spot where you want a soft glow has no socket nearby. The Bobbin LED Lamp is rechargeable, with up to 10 hours of battery life on its brightest setting and three adjustable light levels. It is finished with 10 coats of lacquer and comes gift-boxed.
Where to use one: the centre of a dining table, a bookcase shelf, a hallway console, a bathroom, or outside on a summer evening. Choose a colour that picks up something already in the room, such as a cushion or a print, so it looks planned rather than added.
Salt and Pepper Mills: Pick by Size and Table
Addison Ross mills come in several shapes, including the Scandi Bob, Chubbies, Mini Bob and Grande designs. The three below are made from sustainably sourced rubber wood with a glossy lacquered finish. Choosing between them comes down mostly to scale:
- The Bobbin Salt Or Pepper Mill comes with both an S and a P stainless steel screw knob, so you decide which it will be. Buy two in contrasting colours for an easy pair.
- The Chubbie Salt Or Pepper Mill features the iconic bobbin shape, with eight coats of high gloss lacquer and a ceramic mechanism.
- The Grande Salt Or Pepper Mill is designed to be a showstopper: a large mill for a big kitchen table or as a centrepiece on an island.
Gifts for Every Occasion
Beyond frames and mills, the range covers decorative trays, candleware, placemats and coasters, luxury boxes, clocks and notebooks. A few ideas for matching the gift to the person:
- New home: a pair of mills or a set of coasters.
- Wedding or christening: a lacquer or silver frame.
- The person who has everything: the Lacquer Backgammon Set, with its playing surface lined in soft suede, makes game night feel like an occasion.
- Someone who loves to host: a rechargeable lamp for the table.
Finding Your Colour
Because so much of the range is lacquered, colour is the deciding factor. Look at the main shades already in the room, then choose either a close match for a calm look or a contrast for more energy. Buying several pieces in the same colour, such as a frame, a lamp and a mill, ties a room together.
Browse our home decor collection and mirrors and pictures for more ideas, or visit the shop in Somerset to see the lacquer finishes up close. The team is always happy to help you choose a gift.
