Top Antique Merchants Across the Nation, Chosen by Renowned UK Interior Designers, Architects, and Landscape Architects
In the world of interior design, finding the perfect pieces to add character and charm to your home or garden can be a daunting task. However, several experts have shared their favourite dealers and reclamation yards that are sure to offer unique and covetable objects.
For those seeking fine furniture, Tim Corfield of Daniel Morris Art Advisory in London W1 ([www.dmartadvisory.com](http://www.dmartadvisory.com)) and Dorian Caffot de Fawes, based in London NW8 ([www.dorian-antiques.com](http://www.dorian-antiques.com)), are highly recommended. Tim's extensive knowledge and keen eye make him an ideal choice, while Dorian's fantastic eye for antiques has earned him the admiration of many.
Kit Kemp, a renowned interior designer, finds Brownrigg ([www.brownrigg-interiors.co.uk](http://www.brownrigg-interiors.co.uk)) a source of covetable objects. Max Rollitt, based in Hampshire ([www.maxrollitt.com](http://www.maxrollitt.com)), and Brownrigg in Gloucestershire ([www.brownrigg-interiors.co.uk](http://www.brownrigg-interiors.co.uk)) offer sensitively curated pieces by true masters in their field.
Lorfords ([www.lorfordsantiques.com](http://www.lorfordsantiques.com)) is a go-to for special pieces, while Susan Deliss ([www.susandeliss.com](http://www.susandeliss.com)) has a treasure trove of beautiful antique fabrics in London W11.
Benjamin Steinitz of Galerie Steinitz ([www.steinitz.fr](http://www.steinitz.fr)) in Paris, France, is another expert with immense knowledge of his subject and an unerring eye for exceptional pieces. He is also praised for being a great collaborator.
In the realm of garden antiques, Will Green, a fourth-generation antique dealer in Northamptonshire, has beautiful pieces with a unique ability to be both grand and humble. Libby Russell, from Mazzullo + Russell, sources garden antiques from Lichen Antiques in Oxfordshire. Archie Mackie of Original House Interiors in the Cotswolds sells unique furniture with a discerning eye.
English Salvage in Herefordshire and Lichen Antiques in Oxfordshire are favourite places for reclaimed items, appreciated for their diverse selection and imperfections. Anthony Fell in Norfolk is recommended for his honesty and ability to find rare items.
Garden & Wood ([www.gardenandwood.co.uk](http://www.gardenandwood.co.uk)) specialises in garden antiques, including tools, cloches, and pots. Repton & Co in Cumbria offers an eclectic collection, with Humphry Repton as an ancestor and namesake.
Sherborne in Dorset has become a hub of antique dealers, including Molecula Modern ([www.molecula.co.uk](http://www.molecula.co.uk)) and Macintosh Antiques ([www.macintoshantiques.co.uk](http://www.macintoshantiques.co.uk)), both with interesting stock.
Simon Phillips of Ronald Phillips, London W1 ([www.ronaldphillipsantiques.co.uk](http://www.ronaldphillipsantiques.co.uk)), is admired for his knowledge of fine English Furniture and art from the Queen Anne, Georgian, and Regency periods.
Guy Tobin ([www.guytobin.co.uk](http://www.guytobin.co.uk)) has an unerring eye and excels at unearthing interesting and unusual pieces from all periods. Repton & Co in Cumbria ([www.reptonandco.co.uk](http://www.reptonandco.co.uk)), McBain & Byrne in Co Durham ([www.mcbainbyrne.com](http://www.mcbainbyrne.com)), and Max Rollitt ([www.maxrollitt.com](http://www.maxrollitt.com)) are also recommended.
Bunny Turner, Turner Pocock, has recently purchased many lovely things from Barney James at The Home Bothy in West Sussex ([www.homebothy.co.uk](http://www.homebothy.co.uk)). James has an amazing eye for all things with patina, and the pieces sourced from him add a magic layer of 'old' to a room.
Lastly, Giles Kime, a well-known journalist and author, recommends several antique dealers and platforms, including The Telegraph Homes & Gardens, Decanter Magazine, and more.
Whether you're looking for furniture, fabrics, garden antiques, or reclaimed items, these experts' recommendations provide a wealth of options to enhance your home and garden with unique and covetable pieces.
- For those who want to elevate their lifestyle with a touch of fashion-and-beauty, Susan Deliss offers a treasure trove of beautiful antique fabrics that can be used in various home-and-garden settings.
- For food-and-drink enthusiasts, an eclectic collection can be found at Repton & Co in Cumbria, which boasts an ancestor and namesake, Humphry Repton, known for his garden designs.
- For travelers seeking unique pieces to decorate their gardens, English Salvage in Herefordshire and Lichen Antiques in Oxfordshire are popular destinations, offering a diverse selection of reclaimed items with imperfections.
