Buying antiques & Vintage
Here are 5 of my favourite antique and vintage dealers which I love to explore for inspiration. Buying antique, vintage or pre-loved pieces is not only sustainable, but brings unique character and grounds the aesthetic of a room.
Litten Tree Antiques
Litten Tree Antiques is based in a charming former chapel in Berkshire. Owner Elizabeth sells decorative antiques, textiles and vintage pieces. I am particularly fond of the lovely upholstered one-off pieces which are created by true craftsmen. This gorgeous country house open chair is upholstered in the stunning Rosa Bernal Sevilla Piedre Verde fabric.
Photo credit: littentreeantiques.com
Soap and Salvation
Based in an old Salvation Army chapel in the vibrant town of of Rye in East Sussex, Soap and Salvation was established in 2021. It houses a wonderful curation of vintage and antique homewares, books, art and objects sourced from across the UK and Europe. This fabulous basketry twig mirror from France c1960 is a statement piece for a modern rustic interior.
Photo credit: soapandsalvation.com
tablo.london
A wonderful destination for colourful and unique vintage homeware, curated by Sophie Morrison. This Instagram account hosts fantastic glassware, candles, lighting and mirrors which makes sourcing and styling a home a dream. I am currently very tempted by this blue glass pedestal bowl.
Photo credit: @tablo.london
Maud Vaughan Interiors
Sourcing both some fabulous mid-century pieces and designing their own range, Maud Vaughan has some wonderful pieces. It’s a perfect selection if you like an elegant and paired-back look which holds charm and character. I especially like the Wiggle Lamp featured here sculpted and forged from steel, handmade by artisan metalsmiths based in Yorkshire.
Photo credit: maudvaughan.co.uk
Retrouvius
Founded in the 1990s by Adam Hills and Maria Speake, Award winning Retrouvius is both a shop and a studio which brings to life reclaimed, salvaged and vintage materials. Maria, a global phenomenon, leads the interior design side of the practice which showcases how these materials can be used through her creative designs. The shop is absolutely worth a visit, as is browsing through their ‘Guide to Reuse’ on their website. I love their unusual textiles including this fun flatweave rug depicting a colourful camping scene.
Photo credit: retrouvius.com
