Antiques, recycling at its prettiest
Buying antiques is a great way of furnishing with minimal impact on the environment. And if you're always on the look-out for fascinating one-off pieces, don't miss the Decorative Antiques & Textile Fairs, which running through the year
The next Decorative Antiques & Textile Fair runs from 1-6 October 2024 in London's Battersea Park. The fair is a true treasure trove.. you'll find everything from sculpture to china, bottled butterflies to vintage Hermes handbags, not to mention paintings, furniture, objets d'art and lighting. Pictured above: glassware from Richard Hoppé Antiques
If you crave a jar of butterflies for your mantelpiece, or mid century modern furniture...perhaps a wicker chaise or a writing desk...then your wish can very probably be granted if you visit the Decorative Antiques & Textile Winter Fair. The fair is where interior designers head to if they're looking for that special piece for a project, and it's open to the public.
The fairs remind visitors to focus attention on how green a business antiques is - longevity and durability being at its heart. With more than 140 exhibitors selling furniture, lighting and accessories across several hundred years, these fairs must be of interest when you want classical pieces from the 1800s or mid 20th century furniture.
Butterflies
If moose heads on the wall aren't your thing, you might be interested in the exquisite work of Alex MacArthur, who makes butterfly domes, using 19th century glass domes. She doesn't want to give too much away but says the butterflies she sources are not killed for decorative purposes.
All in all, when it comes to antiques, you should find plenty to stimulate the senses and suit your living space.
