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Posted 31 August 2026
The Jacobean style is an era that gave us incredible architecture, furniture and antiques often highly coveted by collectors. Read more.
Posted 28 July 2026
Gillows of Lancaster, also known as Gillow & Co., is famous for its refined neoclassical style, elegant style and high-quality craftsmanship.
Posted 12 June 2026
In interior design, maximalism is a ‘more is more’ style using colour, patterns, textures and objects generously to create rich, layered rooms.
Posted 06 May 2026
One of the most stunning cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are many reasons why Venice is so popular.
Posted 29 April 2026
When trying to work out how to identify antique chairs from different time periods, there are several tell-tale signs that can help you.
Posted 15 April 2026
Are you looking to switch up your decor? If so, the Rococo style can introduce an element of rich elegance to your home.
Posted 17 March 2026
During the reign of Queen Victoria, 1837-1901, mirrors were grand and elaborate. They tended to be heavily carved and featured bold decoration.
Posted 03 March 2026
You might have heard of Toile de Jouy fabric, but what exactly is it? In this blog we explain the history of Toile de Jouy and what to look out for.
Posted 19 February 2026
This is a Tudor style limestone fireplace surround from the 19th century with a moulded, stepped shelf above a typical Tudor arch opening. It also features oak leaf and acorn carved detail on the spandrels.
Posted 16 February 2026
Beautiful glass antiques add elegance in a home but can you tell if it's an authentic antique? In this blog we explain how to tell if glass is antique.
Posted 30 January 2026
The bullseye fireplace is a notable trait of the Regency style and era, a relatively short period spanning from 1811 to 1830 during the latter part of the reign of King George IV.
Posted 18 December 2025
There is renewed interest in the Aesthetic Movement – with interior design trends moving away from white, grey or beige areas, light on decoration, towards rooms with more colour and personal touches.
Posted 18 November 2025
The Grand Tour was a traditional, multi-year journey through Europe, popular from the 17th to early 19th centuries, typically for wealthy young men especially from Britain and Northern Europe.
Posted 22 October 2025
Doulton Lambeth is a style of decorative stoneware produced by the Doulton company at their Lambeth pottery in London. Queen Victoria granted Royal Doulton a royal warrant in 1901.
Posted 08 October 2025
We explore the defining features of Palladian architecture. We’ll also highlight some of the beautiful Palladian style antiques in our collection.
Posted 21 August 2025
With their unusual name, distinct designs and wide variety of styles, we wouldn’t be too surprised if you hear about them and wonder: “What are fire dogs used for?”
Posted 15 July 2025
Popular throughout many periods, well-designed bolection fireplaces are a sight to behold. But what is a bolection fireplace exactly?
Posted 20 June 2025
An antique lamp is a beautiful and useful addition to any room. Antique vases are stunning in their own right... But an antique vase lamp has a practical use case - providing an attractive, additional source of light in the home.
Posted 13 May 2025
In this guide, we explore the history of the longcase clock. Often called a grandfather clock, we also explain the difference between this and a grandmother clock.
Posted 28 April 2025
In this guide we explore Breche Violette marble in antique fireplaces, a stunning combination with a rich history.
