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

 

Callie Hollenden

 

Callie Hollenden

 

 

 

  

 

Smart, sophisticated country house interiors.

18th & 19th century English & European furniture, mirrors & lighting.

 

 

 

 

Callie Hollenden

 

 

 

 



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

 



 



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

 

 



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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Italian Lamps by Piero Fornasetti

 

 

Pair of Retro Italian Lamps by Piero Fornasetti Vintage 1950's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A rare and beautiful pair of lamps by the famous Italian designer Piero Fornasetti. They are exquisitely decorated, and are a fantastic example of an extremely sought after artists work. These date from around the 1950's, and show some signs of wear, commensurate with age. The black lamp is in the better condition of the two, with only a few tiny chips here and there.
http://interiorboutiques.com/en/pair-of-retro-italian-lamps-by-piero-fornasetti-vintage-1950s

Our Latest Find: Vintage Soccer Table from Aeology at Relic

Vintage Soccer Table: from Aeology at Relic

An incredible piece is shown in the corresponding images, a French table-football game table crafted circa 1935-1940. The piece was found in the south-coast city of Marseilles and, considering its age, was found to be in good condition. The piece is a marvellous curiosity, evoking images of jovial young men drinking and sharing jokes whilst playing the game.

This piece is made predominantly from wood with a two-toned finish. That being said, it does feature some interesting details to be noted; the ‘players’ were crafted from iron and surprisingly, the entire game is still in perfect working condition; even the coin slot still works and regardless of that the system is very easily bypassed. The most notable detail though is one which immediately attracts intrigue and certainly would look unfamiliar to anyone who has played on such a table before; the table includes sloping corners made using chamfered wood, the purpose of which is to avoid the stagnation of play by continuously insuring that the ball rolls towards the central players should it find itself on the outskirts of the board. The reason this piece inspires such intrigue is resultant of a few collective features - the ones described here are obviously visual and provide the piece with a very eye-catching quality and an identity unparalleled. Subsequently, it is likely it would be very difficult to find another piece with the same character and personality this one possesses. However, as with most vintage artefacts, there are more, subtle, details which go unnoticed at an immediate observation. 

Of course, vintage means well aged but, especially with items such as this, it has the implication of housing stories and experiences. This specific piece was designed either briefly before the German invasion of France or during it and it has survived a brutal war in still working condition, despite virtually being in the thick of it. Additionally, the connotations of this board game, still widely played today, of exuberance and the casual passing of time, provide a humorous irony to the nature of the piece; it was created and played during a time of genuine hardship and it survived. 

This piece would make a fantastic addition to any collection, home or indeed any bar-type establishment as not only is it valuable as a vintage item, it is a piece which attracts attention for a multitude of reasons. Firstly, the very nature of the size and stature of the game - if it’s placed in a room it will likely be the first thing someone entering the room will notice. Secondly, the shock of finding out the age and subsequently pondering of who had played the game given its circumstance. Third, the intriguing design aesthetics of the piece are to be marvelled at and examined carefully by all viewers. 

A wonderful piece with a story to tell, this table is offered at a price of £4,475.00 GBP. This is a piece which boasts bountiful character and aesthetic appeal - anyone would be lucky to make this treasure their own.

For more details on this piece and to make an inquiry, visit:

http://interiorboutiques.com/en/vintage-soccer-game-table-from-france

For more from Malcolm at Aeology at Relic, visit his Interior Boutiques store at:
http://interiorboutiques.com/en/aeology-at-relic

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