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Grays
Home to one of the largest collections of fine antiques,
jewellery and collectables in the world. Plus dealers in antiquities,
Asian art, militaria, jewellery, dolls, toys and games...and more. |
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Bentply
Specialists in 30's Modernist furniture, 50's, 60's and Art Deco fabrics, rugs lighting and other. |
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Deborah Woolf - Unusual, eclectic and totally unique vintage fashion, accessories, collectables from 1860s to the 1980s |
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Decoratum
Decoratum is the largest interiors showroom in Europe to stock original vintage
mid-20th Century furniture, lighting and accessories. Specialising in designer
furniture from the 1940s to 1970s, Decoratum also stock a great range of unusual
works of art from other eras that fit in with their quirky sense of design and
humour. |
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Dodo Posters
In 1960 Liz Farrow started dealing in advertising signs, posters, labels, tins
and show cards. Her stock includes mainly British, French, Italian and Spanish
posters from 1920s to 1930s on food and drink, travel, sport, entertainment (not
film), smoking products, cigar, crate and cracker bolt labels, tins and some
packaging. |
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Empire Vintage - London's first vintage shop with an on site specialist repair and alterations service in their shop. EMPIRE VINTAGE stocks an eclectic mix of affordable vintage clothes and accessories from the Victorian period to the modern day with a focus on the styles of the 40's and 50's. |
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Francesca Martire
Francesca maintains that it was pure fate that she found herself buying and
selling the decorative arts from Alfies, starting out in 1986. Since then she
has built up a loyal and prestigous clientel who trust her taste in outstanding
and unusual items. Her stock includes decorative arts and modern designs ranging
from the 1930's to nowadays, including Italian modern desingn with names such
as; Veni Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Borsani, Arte Luce, Venini, Memphis and many
more. You will also find; scandinavian glass, small furniture, paintings, iron
and metalware and vintage costume jewellery. |
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Goldsmith and Perris - Antique and Modern Silver
Silver collectables, curios, lamps and lighting, silver frames, trays and jewellery. Based in Alfies, Goldsmith and Perris are specialists in Silver and Silver plate. |
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Hayman & Hayman - Stock a vast range of beautiful antique frames ranging from the days of old cabinet photographs in the 1850s through to the 1950s. Georgina also stocks a lovely range of Limoges boxes and scent bottles including old Chanel, Guerlian and Lanvin bottles. |
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June Victor - June Victor has been in the business for over 25 years, specialising in linen, lace, & textiles. She has a shop in Alfies, Marylebone where she has supplied numerous theatrical & film productions over the years including the famous Les Miserable's show in the West End. June is also part of Vintage Modes at Grays. |
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Modo Italia - Modo Italia specialises in Italian furniture, ceramics and arts of the 20th Century, exclusively authentic and representing Italian creativity. Including Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani, Venini, G.Ulrich, Piero Fornasetti, Willy Rizzo, Rometti, Richard Ginory, to name but a few of the more well-known designers. |
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Nina's Hair Parlour - The first UK specialist in vintage and retro hair and beauty. We help men and women indulge in the glamour and decadence of years gone by in an authentic and one of a kind salon. |
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The Girl Can't Help it
20th century American pin-up and period clothing, accessories and collectables,
specialising in 1940s and 1950s glamour and kitsch, highlighting underwear,
cocktail dresses and pin-up collectables including menswear, accessories and
cufflinks. |
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Tin Tin Collectables - Vintage Fashion and Vintage Costume
Specialists in vintage fashion, vintage costume and vintage accessories. Including flapper dresses, opera coats, evening and balls gowns and much more. |
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Vincenzo Caffarella
Since its inception in 1974, LAPADA's membership has grown to over 740 members making it the largest association of professional art and antiques dealers in the UK. |
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William Campbell
A comprehensive antiques website with news, directories and an up to date calendar of fairs and auctions in the UK and worldwide. |
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Vintage Modes
Situated in the basement of Grays Mews, find vintage items from the Victorian era to the 1990s, including designer dresses, textiles, shoes, costume jewellery and accessories... |
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Church Street Market - Church Street Market is one of Londons oldest street markets. Westminster City Council are working with Church Street Neighbourhood Management and other stakeholders to regenerate and develop this vibrant, traditional London street market with new traders, businesses, speciality markets and other events coming to Church Street in 2009. We are also very excited about the possibility of a number of arts groups coming to the area. |
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Antiques Trade Gazette
A comprehensive antiques website with news, directories and an up to date calendar of fairs and auctions in the UK and worldwide. |
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House Directory
The ultimate directory for interior and garden design and decoration. |
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I Want Vintage.co.uk
'I Want Vintage' is bringing together quality vintage shops, suppliers and specialists from across the UK, and showcasing a selection of their products all on the same street within this virtual vintage town. Now you can source quirky, chic and unique vintage items for your home whenever you get the urge. Take a look for yourself... |
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Ardanaiseig Hotel
Ardanaiseig was built in the Scottish Baronial manner for Colonel Archibald Campbell of Clan Campbell in 1834. It is now a beautiful and romantic hotel get-away. |
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The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory, Birmingham's revolutionary new arts and media quarter, is 800 paces from the Bull Ring. |
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Natureworks
Located just a few steps from Oxford Street, Natureworks is one of London's first complementary health centres. Select from over 40 complementary therapies, including over ten different types of massage. |
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Danceworks - Danceworks is a friendly and vibrant community of people who love dance, fitness, yoga and martial arts. cornucopia productions Educational TV |
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Antiques are Green - Antiques are Green aims to promote antiques as an alternative form of recycling and conserving natural resources. |
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Gillian Horsup - Gillian stocks a stunning selection of vintage & art deco jewellery, vintage bags, compacts, and accessories at Vintage Modes, in Grays. |
