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 The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

Battersea Park, London

 

 

 

Elegant furnishings to eye-catching designs.

 This is the place to furnish your home with antiques and mid-century finds

 from around the globe. 

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors

 

 

 

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors

 

 

Lee has been dealing antiques for 25 years and has a unique passion for sourcing fine quality pieces from all over Europe, a passion that has led him to build an unrivalled range of varied contacts from his travels. Lee carefully oversees all aspects of the restoration of his antiques, working with his special team of craftsmen on each piece from start to finish. Selling privately by appointment or within the trade and also exhibiting at London's top antique and decorative fairs, Lee has helped to furnish wonderful homes in London and Europe.

 

 

 

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors

 

 





Church Street Antiques

 

 

 

Church Street Antiques

 

 

Church Street Antiques has been trading in London's famous Marylebone antiques district for over thirty years. Specializing in English antique furniture 1750-1920. We have a large stock, including dining furniture, bedroom furniture, and drawing room furniture, as well as lighting and ornamental pieces. Our stock is constantly changing - if you don't see what you want, please give us a ring!

 

 

 

Church Street Antiques

 

PURE IMAGINATION

PURE IMAGINATION

After some 25 years of auctioneering Andrew set up Pure Imagination Ltd in 2002. Initially buying glass and ceramics in Scandinavia the company started to buy Mid-Century furniture which we now source all over the UK as well as in Europe. Jonathan joined us in 2011 and added his experience in British pieces from the 60's and 70's. We now also have a full-time restorer and upholsterer working for us, so customers can choose their own colours and fabrics for sofas and chairs. We have a wealth of experience between us and are passionate about what we sell. Our interests are many, so when we see great pieces from other periods we add them to our stock. Our 4000 square foot warehouse is full of pieces in restored and unrestored condition, we also regularly sell to European and Far Eastern trade buyers .

PURE IMAGINATION

Gazelles of Lyndhurst

 

 

Gazelles of Lyndhurst

 

 

We source and offer the very best in Mid Century modern Design and Art Deco, with over 35 years expertise, take a look at our vast stock catalogue to view Great Design, Top Quality, Individual Pieces. We have Two London Galleries open daily, you are also welcome to come and view at our large warehouse in Southampton by appointment.

 

 

 

Gazelles of Lyndhurst

 

 



Travers Antiques

 

Travers Antiques

 

 



 

Travers Antiques has been in business for over 30 years and provides an eclectic mix of Antique, Art Deco, Mid Century Modern and Vintage industrial furniture, lighting and decorative objects online and from our shop in Alfies Antiques Market, Marylebone. We often have new items coming in, or can source a wide range of pieces. Please feel free to contact us with your needs.

 

Travers Antiques
Stand F075-80
Alfies Antiques Market
13-25 Church Street
London

 

 

Travers Antiques

 

 



Itinerant Antique Dealer

 

 

Itinerant Antique Dealer

 

 

We have 25 years’ experience in the art & antiques trade basing ourselves in London. At one point we had 3 thriving shops in Central London, including a concession in Selfridges. Now, in order to offer the best prices to our clients, we operate from an appointment only warehouse/showroom just outside London (near Junction 4 off the A1). Often smaller items can be viewed in Clerkenwell, London, EC1. We try to be as flexible as possible to suit your requirements. We have a wide experience and good depth of knowledge of all aspects of the trade, not only have we worked in world class retail & interior design but we also sold for 10 years at countrywide trade fairs. Originally specialising in mid-century and art deco pieces, we now also like to offer a broad range of the best decorative antiques from other periods. Stock is chosen from around the globe with an artist's eye, to suit both private clients and interior decorators alike. Collectible C20 Design is still our speciality.

 

 

Itinerant Antique Dealer

 



 



Marchand Antiques

 

 

Marchand Antiques

 

 

Marchand Antiques has been established since 1994. The business was founded by Mark Lock, who is responsible for sourcing the stock from all over the British Isles and Europe, mainly sourcing from Sweden, Denmark, France and Italy. Marchand is a true family business and Mark is assisted by his wife Jacqueline, who heads up the sales team aided by Fiona, and their daughter Francesca, who looks after the IT and photography. Even Mark's father Vic looks after deliveries and collections. In Marchand's early days the business started in the classic way, by Mark operating as a runner, trading from his van. This soon flourished, and Mark took a space in Alfie's antique market to house the ever increasing stock. In the early days the core of the business was the London and overseas trade, but that rapidly expanded to include discerning private buyers and internationally renowned interior decorators, along with an increasing list of celebrity clients, who appreciate the discreet and reliable service. Marchand now have a large warehouse on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Arundel in West Sussex, which is viewable by appointment. Marchand stocks a wide variety of antiques, covering all the decorating styles and periods. We have stock from the 16th century through to the 20th century, including items in many styles including antique country furniture in oak and walnut, antique French and Swedish painted furniture, industrial, modernist, art deco, art nouveau, arts and crafts and mid-20th century designer items, through to garden and architectural antiques. Marchand's buying and stocking policy is quite simple: each piece is selected for its quality and uniqueness, and its ability to stand out on its own as the anchor piece for a room, or to complement a mood that has already been established. Marchand's style is hard to define, as it strives to be as unstylised as possible, by mixing periods and styles, and selecting items that work together regardless of period and style. This gives Marchand its strong and distinctive look, which has developed over the years.

 

 

 

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Aeology at Relic

 

Aeology at Relic

 

A pioneer in decorative antiques- or more precisely in that area where visual, historical and folk art meet- Malcolm has been in the business since giving up law studies - and given his passion for French and Mediterranean art and traditions, it seems apt that his London shop/warehouse nestles beside the Eurostar Rail Terminus at London's St.Pancras Station. One of the UK’s foremost dealers in naïve objects, folk art, fairground carvings and the visually decorative, he is driven by his love for objects that fire the imagination. Renowned for unearthing pieces with a rare magical quality, he sources the original, the one -off and the inspirational for regular long-time clients and dealers or for newer contacts seeking either something beautiful for their homes or just the making of a good investment.

 

 

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Specialist Article by Stuart Shuster

Specialist Article by Stuart Shuster

 

 

As most of you will know, my shop is in Church Street, London, NW8 8ED. I have been trading there for about 32 years & have seen many changes myself. In fact, I am now the oldest individual shop here & unfortunately, probably the oldest dealer in the street. 

 

Church Street is quite renowned for antiques, trendy furniture & decorative items. We have Alfie's Antique Market & many other shops in the street, all of who make it a very attractive venue. The location is also very convenient, with Marylebone, Edgware Road & Baker Street train stations nearby - plus, we are not in the Congestion Charge Zone & there is easy & cheap parking in the street. There is also a very reasonable car park nearby for about £2 an hour.

Unfortunately, amongst the original items, there are quite a few brand new items & some of them are being passed off as original by unscrupulous dealers. You will find this happens in all areas of the country & online too. 

I don’t have any problem with dealers selling these items, but I do hate it when they are being passed off as original. It also gives the street a bad name. What happens is that a very small minority represent the items as old & original by clever marketing methods. Often they will mix new items in with old items so you don’t notice.

 

There is a very simple way to protect yourselves from making the mistake of buying something new & often mass produced. 

All you need to do is ask for a written receipt, stating the age of the item & the same if buying online. If they are a reputable dealer, then they will have no problem with that. If they won’t give you that, then don’t buy.

I wouldn’t worry so much about whether it’s 1950’s, 1930’s, 1910, 1860’s, etc. As long as there’s a rough dateline, you will know if it’s new or not.

Actually, online is more worrying for misrepresentation, but again it’s very easy to protect yourselves. Just ask the relevant dealer if the item is new or roughly how old. Look out for long vivid descriptions about the original maker or designer, which are often copied out of wikipedia or something like that. These are often put in there to impress you & divert you from the actual age of the piece.

Please be aware that most of the dealers in the antiques trade are honest & genuine people, but as always the minority can give us all a bad name.

So, once again, don’t be afraid to ask the obvious question about the age. 

Regards, Stuart

 

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