Our Story
Olde Century Colors was founded in 1992 by Barbara Carbiener — a restorer, historian, and color obsessive who believed the paints available at your local hardware store were no match for the rich, complex hues of early American interiors.
Barbara's background in antique refinishing and restoration gave her something most paint brands don't have: a genuine eye for the colors and finishes of the 18th and 19th centuries, and an uncompromising standard for getting them right.
That standard shapes everything we make.
Unlike mass-produced paints that rely on liquid colorants added at the counter, we manufacture in small artisan batches with pigment ground fresh at the time of production. The result is paint with extraordinary depth, saturation, and color retention — pre-mixed, true-to-batch, and ready to use straight from the container.
We're proudly American-made and independently owned, operating out of Ohio with the same hands-on care Barbara brought to her very first batch.
Our collection includes 38 Acrylic Latex colors and 20 Simulated Milk Paint colors — each chosen for its historical integrity and its versatility across interior and exterior projects, furniture, cabinetry, crafts, and more. Sizes range from 2 oz. bottles to 5-gallon pails, so whether you're touching up a single chair or tackling a whole room, we've got you covered.
Small batch. True color. Made in America.