Decorators Supply

Decorators Supply is a 3rd generation family business offering the most authentic collection of classic ornaments in the country. During our formative years (1885 - 1920), we employed over twenty full time master carvers and modelers who immigrated to Chicago from Europe during or shortly after the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. It is these European-bred artisans who created our master carvings and molds. We have carefully preserved these priceless masters since their creation so that the ornaments we manufacture today are true classics with direct lineage to master European artisans.

Decorators Supply may be the oldest manufacturer of plaster crown mouldings and plaster ornamentation in the United States, having started work even before the World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893. During the early years of the 20th Century we were one of the premier design firms and manufacturers of ornamental plaster work, not only in Chicago but throughout much of the country. While we have modernized our plaster manufacturing techniques since the World's Fair, we continue to offer authentic plaster crown, cornice and frieze mouldings that feature the same characteristics that has made plaster the product of choice for well over 150 years.

At Decorators Supply we offer a wide range of quality hardwoods. Our hardwoods are manufactured in the United States from upper grade kiln dried lumber and precision-machined by Wienig moulders.

Decorators Supply offers an impressive collection of French wall panels, with over 50 styles to choose from. Founded in 1883, we employed dozens of European artisans who researched and then hand carved the beautiful master carving designs that we still offer today. Unsurpassed in terms of authentic architectural pedigree and classic detailing, our wall panel designs are supplied in a hand cast high relief composition material and poplar wood mouldings. We have compiled our top 20 French panel designs in this color catalog or you can view our entire French wall panel collection by viewing the wall panel section of our historic ornamental catalog.