French Loft

 

 

French Loft

 

 

 

Rowland realised his was an unusual enthusiasm for 6am starts to scour the antique fairs and French markets - he is a buyer at heart and he has a great eye for outstanding and creative finds. French Loft, the name given to the interior design, furniture and home goods business, is based in an old brewery building, in a quiet street a stones throw from Arundel medieval castle. The chosen objects which fill the warehouse are a personification of Rowland's taste - the faded French 19th Century armoires, Marie therese chandeliers, and the reupholstered Louis XVI style chairs. Rowland does things in a fantastically unsnobbish way and his approach to design is very levelheaded. It's never about the latest thing, but where beauty and utility are intrinsic to objects you like to see, touch and use everyday.

 

 

 

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/french-loft

 

 



Harmony Antiques

 

 

Harmony Antiques



 

In an unlikely position, tucked away behind the Co-Op in Arundel, are the remains of the old historic Swallow Brewery. disused for many years, the Old Brewery Buildings now houses three antiques businesses, collectively known as The Old Brewery Antiques Warehouses. Harmony Antiques, situated in the centre of the three businesses, was established in 2009 and offers an interesting mix of Antiques and Vintage items, including furniture for interiors and gardens, lighting, mirrors, paintings, statuary for inside and out, and quirky one-off objects. Harmony Antiques sell internationally, to the trade and interior designers, as well as locals and visitors to the town, both from the showrooms, and an ever- increasing on line presence. Business owner Steve Lawrence is constantly on buying trips to ensure a new selection to showcase as the stock changes constantly. Visit the Storefront via our website to see our current stock. We also look forward to meeting you in person in Arundel.

 

 

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/harmony-antiques

 

 



Arundel Eccentrics

 

Arundel Eccentrics

 

 

Arundel Eccentrics are a husband and wife team with an interesting,eclectic collection of English and French decorative antiques. Their company has been in Arundel for almost 20 years. Now their large showroom is based in the last remaining buildings of the 19th century Swallow Brewery hidden away down a little side street in the town. (Just behind Arundel's Co-op) one minutes walk from Arundel High Street. Well.... 30 seconds if you're a fast walker. Apart from their beautiful decorative original furniture and accessories and extremely competitive prices what gives them a different edge? Their one off quirky decoupage pieces. Nass and Brenda source English 19th century bamboo and chests plus vintage pots and boxes that are slightly down at heel. They restore, paint and decorate using 19th century images in the form of decoupage. Their chests of drawers with fish, shells or botanicals and English Victorian bamboo are sought after by interior designers and have featured in both national and international interiors magazines. They also have a collection of their decorative antiques on the 4th floor of Liberty in London. Open Friday Saturday and Sunday 10-4 Other times by chance or appointment. Trade welcome any time just call.

 

 

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/arundel-eccentrics

 

 



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.

 

 

 

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/marchand-antiques

 



Decorated Vintage Bowl: from Arundel Eccentrics

Decorated Vintage Bowl: from Arundel Eccentrics

A truly marvelous piece can be seen displayed in the corresponding pictures; a decorated vintage bowl, made in Germany circa 1980. This piece would make a lovely addition to any collector’s home as it’s got all the makings of any large and stunning work, crammed into a smaller item. It’s got a striking and bold aesthetic and yet is still simultaneously subtle, it’s both extravagant and reserved, it’s both lavish and yet modest. What may, at first gaze, look like just a lovely bowl, actually has a beauty that may be overlooked, had the detail not been broken down.

This bowl was in lack-lustre shape until its refurbishing; it was given a new life after having been painted, gilt, filled with decoupage butterflies, varnished and aged. This amazing piece, having undergone its rejuvenation, is the piece which is being sold. The gold and red tones are enticing and rich - it adds a truly eye-catching quality to the piece and elevates it completely, making it an item which will attract a lot of attention from any onlookers able to observe it. The butterflies are just spectacular, applied with care and the utmost attention to detail; they add a down-to-earth element to this impressive piece, cutting though the extravagance of the gold and the fact that it is vintage provides it with value as a collector’s item. 

However, there is so much more than meets the eye with this unsuspecting treasure.

The butterflies bring this item to life in the most fantastic way, the visual presence of these butterflies make the piece so much more incredible than it would have been, had they not been there. Take the same bowl and picture it without them, or even another equally beautiful design, flowers for example. Yes, it is still a gorgeous piece and by all means would still be worth the attention of any collector, but a fundamental part of the bowl’s character would be no more; it would remove the bowl of the piece which provides it with an identity. 

Additionally, this piece was created with a lot of thought, when an item is gilt, the first thing an observer will notice is likely to be that very detail, it is such a dominant and overpowering feature that can literally outshine the other competing features. This has been avoided by the maker via careful and attentive designing, mostly regarding the decoupage butterflies; their colour, their nature, their freedom, all these things counteract the overbearing nature of the gold both visually and psychologically, and they make the item far more balanced and subsequently extremely easy on the eye. 

This item is listed for £180.00 and would make a welcome addition to any home, decor or collection, particularly if vintage luxury is at the core.
A fabulous idea, well thought out execution and an altogether marvelous item. 

For this item, please click this link for Interior Boutiques:
http://interiorboutiques.com/en/decorated-vintage-bowl

For other items from Arundel Eccentrics - featuring gorgeous rejuvenated decoupage pieces, click here:
http://interiorboutiques.com/en/arundel-eccentrics

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Final Call: Find as at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair!

Interior Boutiques at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

We've been incredibly busy this week at this amazing fair and want to take this last opportunity to invite you down to see our gorgeous stand - with a selection of items from our selected dealers - and come to this stunning affair!

The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair is designed with the interior designer in mind, and aims to 'unite the antiques and interior design trades', thus bringing an amazing collection of antique dealers, collectors, art designers and decorators together to celebrate beauty in style and design. The fair's stands, created with the fundamental idea of 'room-set' fashion, gives each piece, each element, each style, a chance to shine and inspire you. Come and let us help you style your home, your business, your client's interiors by partaking in this year's brilliant fair.

We've brought over 20 dealer's items to our stand this year, aiming to showcase the finest in artworks, antiques, collectors items and midcentury furnishings - many of these items are featured on our site, http://interiorboutiques.com/en/ - have a look online, and if you'd like to enquire about any item specifically, we may have this item on our stand at the fair.

We'd also like to take this opportunity to showcase some of our dealers - they've worked hard to bring you their products to our site, and we've love if you had a look at their pages on our site:

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/arundel-eccentrics
Arundel Eccentrics: for stunningly quirky and characteristic decoupage furniture, which we love and have been featured in national and international interior magazines - you have to see them to believe them! Based in London.

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/d-a-binder
D & A Binder: For bespoke display cabinets of any shape, size and finish, found exclusively at D & A Binder. Also stocking beautiful retro & vintage furnishings, and based in London.

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/les-trois-gar%C3%A7ons
Les Trois Garçons: For the utmost in elegant, iconic and sophisticated design - no introduction is truly needed for this trio who have brought entertainment and elegance to the industry.

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/mark-goodger
Mark Goodger: Specializing in antique accessories and boxes, Mark Goodger brings antiques into the 21st century and has some of the most beautiful small Tea Caddies and Decanters in existence - have a look at his stock.