Shopping for antiques can be an enjoyable pastime whether you plan to make a purchase today or are just browsing. You never know when something exciting will catch your eye. London is full of interesting art and antique markets, where you’re sure to find something unique to take home whatever your budget. Here are 5 top antique shops where one can enjoy their antique shopping with various collections from the past.
Michael Hughes antiques
This shop is located on the Fulham road in the heart of one of London’s top spots for vintage finds and antiques which is known among the antique-hunting crowd as a top place for 18th- and early 19th-century furniture. Spanning the three-story showroom, the furniture selection is complemented by period artwork and other miscellaneous pieces. There are mirrors, lighting, tables, cabinets, chairs, writing pieces, and objets d’art, and miscellaneous objects, so there is really something to suit everyone’s taste.
The French House
Thanks to the House, fans of French furniture have no need to jump on the Eurostar to find the real thing: every item here originates from France, and littered among the treasures you’ll find vases, chaises, beds and artwork. They like most of the London shops, have a bit of everything, from lighting which spans the decades from ornate chandeliers to 1970s glass creations, 1950s crystal, and amazing beds. Some with new bases to fit current specifications and sizes, from padded pink boudoir furniture to black and gold wrought iron, this really is a treasure trove of beauty and fun.
Andrew Nebbett
The shop hits the nail firmly on the head when it describes itself as a purveyor of the decorative and the unexpected from 1780 to 1960. Every bit as satisfying as the product range is the experience. Andrew Nebbett Antiques specialises in the classic 20th-century design and industrial furniture. Their clients are everyone from interior designers, to rock stars and royalty they say, and “they all come looking for the same thing, the Wow factor”.
Portobello Road Market
Portobello is a shopping mecca, but the presence of antiques, particularly from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries is why many people flock to the market when they are in London. There is a broad range of goods, with prices to match. The antique market is held on Saturdays when you’ll also find an abundant array of fashion; the surrounding shops and restaurants are open Monday-Saturday, and vendors congregate to sell everything from produce to clothing.
Waterhouse and Dodd
On shop-filled Bond Street, this art dealer focuses on antique paintings in various styles from the time period of 1850 to 1940. British works are prominent, but other nations are also represented. In addition, the shop prides itself on its shipping service. Waterhouse and Dodd are well established fine art dealers, with showrooms in London, Paris and New York.
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5 top Antique Shops in London
