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10 Timeless Antique Furniture Pieces Every Home Should Have

Antique furniture not only adds character and charm to any space but also brings a sense of history and elegance to your home. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting out, these timeless pieces can transform your interiors. Here are ten exquisite antique furniture pieces from our collection that every home should feature.


Antique Mirrors

Antique mirrors are not just reflective surfaces but works of art with ornate frames and hand-crafted details. They can make a room feel larger and brighter, adding depth and light. Featuring styles from the Napoleon III period & Victorian era, each mirror in our collection boasts unique craftsmanship. These mirrors add a layer of sophistication and history, creating focal points that enhance the overall decor. Including an antique mirror in your home brings both practical and aesthetic benefits.




Antique Display Cabinets

Display cabinets are designed to showcase and protect valuable items such as fine china, glassware, or collectables. They combine functionality with beauty, offering a stylish way to display your treasured items while keeping them dust-free and secure. Our range includes this unique Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet with 2 Doors. Adding a display cabinet to your home brings both practicality and elegance, making it easier to appreciate your prized possessions.


Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet On Chest With 2 Doors


Antique Chest of Drawers

A chest of drawers is a versatile storage unit with multiple drawers, ideal for storing clothing, linens, or other household items. Antique chests bring a sense of elegance and history to a room, and their solid construction ensures durability and longevity. Below showcasing the beauty of a great antique chest is an 18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers with bun feet (Oystering or oyster veneer is a decorative form of veneering, a type of parquetry). Including an antique chest of drawers in your home offers not only ample storage but also an aesthetic enhancement that modern pieces cannot match.


18th Century Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Antique Desks

Antique desks, ranging from roll-top to writing bureaus, are perfect for creating a sophisticated home office or study. They provide a stylish and functional workspace, adding a touch of old-world charm. Some desks include secret compartments and intricate inlays. Having an antique desk in your home office elevates the space, making it not just a place to work but a room that inspires creativity and productivity.


Victorian Carved Oak Desk with intricate lion carvings and a green leather top

Antique Jewellery Boxes

Antique jewellery boxes are small, intricately designed containers used for storing jewellery and other small valuables. They add a touch of vintage elegance to your dressing table and are often made from fine materials. These boxes often include multiple compartments, velvet linings, and secret sections. Incorporating an antique jewellery box into your decor provides a beautiful and secure place for your precious items, adding a personal and luxurious touch to your space.


Regency Rosewood & Mother Of Pearl Jewellery Box

Antique Credenzas

Credenzas are versatile pieces that can serve as storage units or sideboards, often placed in dining rooms or living areas. They provide ample storage and add a touch of grandeur with rich wood finishes and intricate carvings. Some credenzas feature hidden compartments or extendable surfaces. Adding a credenza to your home not only enhances storage options but also brings a sense of elegance and refinement, making it a focal point in any room.


Victorian Walnut Carved Mirror Backed Credenza/ Sideboard


Antique Wardrobes

Antique wardrobes are large, often ornately designed pieces used for storing clothing and personal items. They offer substantial storage while adding historical charm and elegance to your bedroom. Many wardrobes include features like internal mirrors, hanging rails, and drawers. Including an antique wardrobe in your home provides a beautiful and functional solution for clothing storage, enriching your bedroom with a piece that has stood the test of time.


20th Century Walnut Two Door Gentleman's Wardrobe


Antique Sideboards

Sideboards are long, low storage units typically used in dining rooms to store linens, dishes, and other dining essentials. They combine storage and serving surfaces, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Some sideboards come with built-in wine racks or extendable serving surfaces. Adding a sideboard to your dining area brings both practicality and style, making it easier to organise and display your dining essentials.


Victorian Sideboard

Antique Side Tables

Antique side tables are small tables placed beside chairs or sofas, used for holding lamps, books, or decorative items. They provide practical surfaces while adding elegance and style. Some include drawers, shelves, or unique inlays. Including antique side tables in your home offers versatile and stylish solutions for various rooms, adding both functionality and a touch of historical charm.


Edwardian Mahogany & Beach Side Table


Antique Chiffoniers

Chiffoniers are elegant, compact pieces with drawers and shelves, often featuring a mirrored back. They are perfect for hallways or smaller living spaces, offering storage and display options with a touch of classic style. Many chiffoniers come with decorative elements like marble tops and intricate carvings. Adding a chiffonier to your home brings both functionality and elegance, making even small spaces feel refined and organised.


Regency Rosewood Chiffonier With a Marble Top & Two Door Cupboard


Antique Furniture You Should Have - Concluded

Incorporating antique furniture into your home decor is a wonderful way to blend history with modern living. Each piece from our collection is carefully selected for its craftsmanship, beauty, and timeless appeal. Explore our range of fine antique furniture and collectables. We have a variety of unique pieces that would make any house a home, reflecting your unique style and appreciation for fine craftsmanship. Click below to discover more and find the perfect antique piece for your home.



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