Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Hudson Antiques

 

Hudson Antiques


 
 
Darren Hudson first started his antiques career in 1992 when he went to work for the renowned dealer Patricia Harvey at her Marylebone shop and her Decorative Antiques Fair. After a few years of learning the decorative Antiques market he decided to venture out on his own and set up Hudson Grove Antiques and along with his friend David Groves took a shop neighbouring Patricia’s. Having run the shop successfully for many years, including moving to larger premises, Darren accepted the trend towards internet buying. Running a shop with its associated cost was making it difficult to be competitive. With that in mind he moved to a warehouse in 2015 and now operates through this website and continues to exhibit at the highly popular, thrice yearly, Decorative Antiques Fair. With the extra time not having to man a shop it allows more time for searching for the best things from around Europe and the UK. It also allows for Interior Designers, Trade and private clients to find the most interesting items at very competitive prices with a personal, friendly service. In 2016 he will be joined in the business by his girlfriend, Amber, who having proved herself in the past will be joining full time to help add a feminine eye to the business. They can now offer restoration, transport and are happy to search for specific pieces on their twice monthly trips to Europe.
 
 
 

 
 

 





TheKula

 

TheKula

 
 
'your upholstery is like fine tailoring' Sophie Conran

My name is Christine Shepherd, a Londoner by birth, entrepreneur and a free spirit by nature with a passion for chairs, lighting and art. And owner of TheKula.

We specialise in unusual and elegant chairs from the 1930’s – 1950’s and vintage lamps created by renowned Spanish manufacturer ‘fase’ of Madrid. Our chairs are for the discerning customer, those that seek quality and individuality as all our chairs are one-off, unique, beautiful creations. We also have a selection of handpicked tables, paintings and decorative items in our premises at 52 High Street, Old Town Hastings.

A little about me .....My passion for design and interiors developed in 2007, whilst living in Andalucia, Spain, when I was given the opportunity to remodel 33 rooms of Hotel Punta Sur in Tarifa. Delighted with the outcome the owners then commissioned me to design three new suites and remodel the lounge and restaurant areas.

In 2010 I returned to the UK and whilst wondering what to do next (I did say I was a free spirit) I began to see the mid-century chairs and ‘fase’ lamps that I had used in Spain in various lifestyle magazines. I thought to myself ‘I know where to find those!’ It was a ‘eureka’ moment and TheKula UK was born.

I source furnishings that inspire me, that make me gasp with excitement as soon as I see them …. and those that I can carry! What began with a weekly stall in Spitalfields Antique Market, London has developed into a small, but gorgeous shop in Hastings Old Town. My clients come from all walks of life with one thing in common …. an eye for beautiful things.

 



Monday, 14 November 2016

Les Trois Garçons

 
 

Les Trois Garçons


 

The creative trio that make up Les Trois Garçons need little introduction. From the early days selling antiques and objets from market stalls, through countless wild parties, some of the most influential restaurant spaces of the last fifteen years, an iconic interior design business through to the creation of fully curated line of furniture and interior accessories – Les Trois Garçons Interiors – their body of works are the epitome of an urbane and thoroughly sophisticated style that looks both backwards and forwards and always has entertainment and ultimately fun at its heart.
 
 
 
 
 



Anton & K Decorative Antiques and Interiors

 

Anton & K

 
 
 
Anton & K Decorative Antiques and Interiors are based in there new warehouse near the historic Cotswold town of Winchcombe Gloucestershire, our new warehouse is situated at Unit 5 Elms Farm Gretton GL54 5HQ Owned and run by Karen and Anthony Cull who are solely involved with collecting and sourcing Swedish decorative antiques and French Decorative Antiques for discerning private buyers, interior designers and trade antique dealers Our emphasis is on 18th to 20th Century Swedish Decorative Antiques and French Decorative Antiques including Swedish Chest of drawers, Gustavian Commodes,French Decorative Antiques ,Painted Antiques, including Antique lighting, stoneware, Antique , foxed mirrors, and one-off decorative antique pieces, all with our trademark style of faded grandeur and the beauty of imperfection which we source with passion and in keeping with latest design trends We travel distances throughout the UK and Europe to source the best examples of French, Swedish and Continental decorative antiques so our stock is ever changing We have developed a solid core base of customers and interior designers so our stock changes regularly which makes it worth checking our latest items. Also, please join our mailing list for regular updates on any items that interest you.
 

 
 


Thursday, 10 November 2016

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.
 
 
 
 


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.
 
 
 
 


Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Rare Rugs on InteriorBoutiques



 
 

Rare Rugs

 
 
 
Rare Rugs has one of the best collection of Antique and Vintage Kilim's, Rugs and Flatweaves in London.
Outstanding pieces from Mid to Late 19th Century to Vintage 1930's and 1950's in various sizes.
A long established family business dealing in rare and antique handmade Rugs, Kilim's & Textiles since Early 1950's.
We have supplied carpets to some of the world’s finest homes, well known organisations, Interior designers and private collectors during the course of many years as dealers in rare and antique carpets, specialising in authentic tribal Kilim's & Rugs obtained at origin or sourced globally.
 
 
 
 
We also have a fine selection of individual contemporary handmade rug's including some over size pieces suitable for the modern interior. 
The gallery is situated opposite Alfie's Antique Market in the heart of Westminster, London. 
Please contact us or visit our gallery and we give you our assurance that every effort will be made using our expertise to meet your requirements.
 

 

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