The Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair

WINTER: 22 - 27 January 2013

London’s most popular event for decorators 
seeking unusual antiques and statement pieces for interior design.
Held in Battersea Park, close to Sloane Square and Chelsea.



Image: by French Country Living Antiques

The Decorative Fair is a thrice-yearly specialist event for the discerning decorator 
looking to source unusual English and European antiques, 
original 20th century designs and works of art from all periods to the present day. 
From opulent show-stoppers to useful furniture, around 140 exhibitors offer 
a broad range of both fine quality and affordable pieces for inspired interiors, 
in the relaxed surroundings of leafy Battersea Park 
– just over the River Thames from Sloane Square and Knightsbridge.

Main entrance to the Fair is by crossing Chelsea Bridge.

 Chelsea Bridge in 1852

For all of you who cannot visit the Fair
I'm taking you on a 'virtual' Antiques Tour.

The Antiques and pieces you'll see here
are what I've selected that I find interesting and like

A "small" selection... 
which I've made from only a few of my best dealer friends 
and good colleagues who exhibit at the fair.


 I start with my dear friends

Toby Lorford and Lesley Ferguson

LORFORDS  ANTIQUES




Lorfords brings together a fabulous and inspiring collection
of decorative European antiques from the 18th century through to 20th century design
- and is a must for antique dealers, interior designers and discerning private buyers.

 
A very handsome English mahogany bookcase reconstructed from mid-18th century elements



 
 19th century Albi confit pots

Magnificent late 18th century Austrian cupboard in later paint

Dimensions: H: 209cm (82.3")   W: 201cm (79.1")   D: 72cm (28.3")

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18th century Italian reliquary frame converted to mirror

Dimensions: H: 136cm (53.5")   W: 103cm (40.6")  

 
 
19th century painted Swedish pedestal table



 
Late Gustavian clock scraped to traces of early paint.





19th century Swedish bench.





Pair carved wood and painted Louis XIV candlesticks
Dimensions: H: 143cm (56.3") 

A large country house buttoned stool in original fabric c.1930

Dimensions: H: 51cm (20.1")   W: 81cm (31.9")   D: 81cm (31.9")

A late 19th Century painted and gilded Italian rococo style sofa - recovered in vintage linen




A 1950s American gilt steel neo-classical daybed with original leather cushions

A stunning Bagues style Spanish 6-branch chandelier c.1960

Dimensions: H: 86cm (33.9")   W: 66cm (26.0")   D: 66cm (26.0")

French armchair c.1880 covered in c.1800 French indigo quilted fabric




Matched set of 4 early 19th century Swedish chairs - Lindome.

Pair of mid 18th century Florentine mirrors predominantly with original glass - 

some breakages and some missing carving

Dimensions: H: 310cm (122.0")   W: 90cm (35.4")   D: 5cm (2.0")

Pair late 19th century French ebonised armchairs, recovered.

A rare 18th century Piedmontese mirror


Early 19th century rococo style Swedish elbow chair in later paint




Swedish iron chandelier c.1900



A rare English 1920`s mahogany Bergere
in a French style by Howard & Sons

A gorgeously worn 1950s English rocking horse




A charming set of 8 late 19th Century English oak dining chairs

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19th century Italian wine bottles 

Dimensions: H: 66cm (26.0")   (heights vary)

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Late 18th century provincial stool with lift-up lift, recovered in antique French hemp




Pair 20th century copper lanterns


Mid 19th century iron bound Swedish marriage chest in original paint

Pair of gilt metal and glass Bagues wall lights - with cream sleeves

Dimensions: H: 48cm (18.9")   W: 32cm (12.6")   D: 15cm (5.9")

 
Late 18th century Gustavian corner cupboard in original paint.

 
Pair of gilt metal and glass Bagues wall lights - with black sleeves

A 1960s French copper nail decorated mirror

Dimensions: H: 42cm (16.5")   W: 42cm (16.5") 

 French walnut buffet with original fossil marble top, circa 1800





Pair of very stylish English 1970's hardwood cube lamps

Art deco mirrored cabinet on rosewood base with gilt metal mounts circa.1930
- signed on back legs.

Georgian fanlight frame in original blue paint
- to be re-glazed or mirrored

19th century Swedish bureau with original painted interior

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Early 19th century French indigo flamme linen/cotton cushion




Pair of delft blue and white plates c.1780



C.1720 French Toile de Abbeville cushion




Pair beautifully weathered 19th century stone flambeaux finials - lamped




18th century French block printed cotton/linen cushion

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Swedish bucket dated 1746 - with old repair




Selection of 20th century wooden sledges


Soon winter will be over 
and the time comes for garden designs....



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A rare 19th century English painted iron planting border




A mid 20th Century faux-bois concrete bird bath

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Pair early 20th century fire buckets

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Pair of 19th century French `rummers`

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19th century carved candlestick

Dimensions: H: 118cm (46.5") 

All
 - and more - 
available at Lorfords Antiques
here



Tel: +44 (0)1666 505 111
Lorfords Antiques
30 Long Street
Tetbury
Glos
UK - GL8 8AQ

 see also post about Lorfords Antiques and the Fair
here


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The Fair is fun, fashionable and particularly well-known 
as an excellent source of painted furniture, 
Gustavian & Swedish design...

 
 Late 18th century Swedish cupboard in original paint -my own- (sold 2009)

...20th century design, 
 lighting...

one of a pair of French 1940's wall lights (sold in in 2008) - my own - 


...accessories and named-design furniture, 
and excellent mirrors.

Swedish mirror, ca. 1800, my own (sold in 2000)

 

The Fair's worldwide reputation, established over 25 years, 
entices international trade and retail buyers, interior designers, 
and private customers seeking unique and unusual furnishings 
and quirky accessories for decorating schemes.


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A Louis XIV Limestone Urn with Gadrooned Body
and Shell-Carved Frieze, circa 1700.

Rebecca, June and Doug

French Country Living

French Country Living 
has been established for over twenty years. 

French zinc lion's head
with the original decoration, ca. 1880


Specialized in Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Period Furniture from Italy,
France and Sweden - with the original painted Decoration, 

and fruitwood Pieces of exceptional Colour.

Pair of Italian 18th century carved wooden doors with original painted decoration,
from the region of the Marche, ca. 1880

Wonderful Toiles Peintes and Screens  from the Interiors of Palazzos and Chateaux 

reflect the changing array of stock,
as well as Crystal Chandeliers, Wall Sconces and Mirrors.

 Based in Provence for the past 15 years and have developed a Passion for the Garden 

and relevant Eighteenth Century Architectural Pieces and Statuary.


 

French Country Living

 exhibits at International Antique Shows across the Globe 

including three Fairs in the United States:

The Palm Beach Show,  the Los Angeles International Show 

and the Dallas International Show

The Summer Fine Art and Antique Fair, London Olympia.

and of course

The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair, London


 
 A French 19th century sculpture of  'Amazon on Horseback'
by Pierre Jules Mene, ca. 1860

18th century carved and gilded wooden mirror

Italian 18th century table with original paint decoration, ca. 1795

French 17th century carved wooden cherub
with remnants of the original paint

19th century French wooden ladder, ca. 1880
from the studio of the sculptor Theodore Riviere

An Italian early 19th century fer forge metal corona
with the original gilding, around 1800

American Settee with the original paint, circa 1800

18th century Italian tole and crystal chandelier

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Press:
French Country Living has been featured 
in numerous international magazines
such as i.E. 

Detail of an Italian 18th century Grisaille Painting (shown above in full)
depicting Cena Dinner from The Decorative Cycle of The Sala Di Festa,
Palazzo Di Magnano Di San Lio, Sicily, ca. 1795

French Country Living

  has undertaken a wide variety of Interior Design Projects 
both in Europe and the States.

  Sourcing Antique Architectural Elements such as Fireplaces, 

Floors and Doors both for Modern and Historical Settings.

  Reputed International Antique Finders,

both for Interior Designers and Private Clients.

all info here:

http://www.frenchcountrylivingantiques.com/

 
Italian, 18th century


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Dean Antiques

 

established for over 20 years, is located at Core One,
in the Kings Road area of Chelsea, London.


 

Dean Gipson specialises in an extensive range of period mirrors and lighting,
and an eclectic mix of decorative objects and 18th, 19th and 20th century furniture.



 
 Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XIV style Chairs 
French, with needlepoint



A Wrought Iron Star Burst Mirror
20th century, diameter: 43,25"

 Set of Six 18th Century Gilt Wood Prickets

20th Century Verdigris Copper Lantern


 
A Pair of 19th Century Wrought Iron Lanterns



19th Century Large Pine Bookcase




 An Italian Ornate Wrought Iron Lantern with Dome Top, ca 1860

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 A Bronze and Gilt Empire Chandelier, ca 1820

 A Large French Bronze Model of The Albani Vase
19th century




 A Pair of 19th Century English Copper Lanterns

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The showroom is always fresh and vibrant,
certainly a favorite destination for interior decorators, 
designers and private customers.

all and more 
here:

http://www.deanantiques.co.uk/

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  Moira Spooner
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 Puckhaber Decorative Antiques




Puckhaber is located on the Lillie Road in London and in New Romney, Kent.
 Also exhibit at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair three times a year.

Fantastic antique carved Angel wings, French, early 19th century.
Dimensions: height 39cm, width 26cm and depth 3cm individually.

French antique pigeon, circa 1900, on a metal stand for display.
Dimensions: height 36cm, width 22cm and depth 10cm.

Attractive French 1930s Bagues style chandelier that resembles a Christmas Tree.
Dimensions: height 87cm and width 50cm.

Two French chairs, circa 1820, hand scraped back to the original paint

Early 20th century French artist's mannequins

Antique balustrade table lamps, circa 1900, original patina

Great collection of French mid 20th century planters.
Dimensions: height 25cm, width 50cm and depth 50cm.

Pair of faux bamboo Regency armchairs, early 19th century,
with original cane work and original paint.

Pair of Italian Terracotta Lions, circa 1770,
regal and impressive.

Set of enormous studded French skittles from the end of the 19th Century.
Old paint, with four balls of complimentary style and age.

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Collection of carved and gilt finials, French and early 19th century.
Dimensions: height ranges from 15-21cm.

Collection of French arts and crafts flowers in metal, very decorative, circa 1900, old paint.

Late 19th century charming French antique toy horse
Dimensions: height 45cm, width 42cm and depth 8cm.

Very decorative metal wings with original red paint, French, circa 1890,
mounted onto metal stands for display.
Dimensions: height 36cm, width 23cm and depth 4cm.

all and plenty more 
available here:
http://www.puckhaberdecorativeantiques.com/about-us/


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Art Nouveau, wrought iron, ca. 1900 - my own


I'm sure you will enjoy this "little" Antiques tour I've taken you on!
Enjoying it like I have while creating this post!

German large mirror, ca. 1820 - my own

Having exhibited for 10 years at the Fair (1999-2009)
I must say that I really do miss it.
An event full of excitement and inspiration! 

19th French 'Back-drop', 19th French butcher's table with original marble top,
Pair of 1930's re-constituted stone vases made into lamps
An image of my stand in 2003

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 Info about the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair
here:
http://www.decorativefair.com/visitor.html

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see also my earlier posts about the fair
here  and  here

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Please notice:
All images in this post are copyright of each individual dealer.
Do not use any of these images on  Pinterest  etc. without permission!
You can email me for further questions about this   here

Thanks for your understanding.

- my own -

A bientôt...