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Oka
Oka (originally founded by Annabel Astor) has very much cornered the market in things that look old but are actually new. Ideal for picking up things that look like they’ve been passed down the family for ages, like Oriental-influenced furniture and leather ottomans. Oka should also be on your radar for its excellent lighting, textiles and accessories – smart wastepaper bins and book ends and umbrella stands that spell out distinction.
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Howe
As an antique dealer for over 40 years, Christopher Howe knows Britain and France’s stately homes extremely well. All pieces are made and repaired with traditional techniques, with a focus on excellent craftsmanship. In his wonderful Pimlico Road shop (there’s another, selling textiles old and new, on Bourne Street, Belgravia) is a fabulous array of antiques and made-to-order bespoke designs, like a fabulous striped dog settee, inspired by one at Newark Park.
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Camden Passage antiques shops
For all your stately-home dinner-table needs, look no further than Camden Passage. This sweet little thoroughfare in Angel has plenty of antiques shops, whose dimly sparkling wares spill out onto the street on a sunny day. It’s the best spot to scoop up some second-hand crystal champagne coupes or silver cutlery, Spode’s Blue Italian collection, or even some military memorabilia for some made-up ancestors. -
Percy Bass
For the ubiquitous funny slogan cushions and Labrador/pug/dachshund memorabilia that litter the laid-back family sitting rooms of stately homes, look no further than Percy Bass on Walton Street, Chelsea. A delightfully messy trove of fun accessories, it’s everyone’s first stop before a shooting weekend, to pick up a present for the host.
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Penreath and Hall
Ben Penreath is on many a society type’s speed-dial as an interior designer, but for those after just the finishing touches, his sweet little shop near the British Museum is stuffed with colourful objets. Go there for some decoupage, candlesticks, napkins and coasters, plus a well-curated selection of antiques.
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Lots Road Auctions
After a club fender or a dinner gong? Maybe a grand piano, a nicely weathered Persian carpet, some Moorish cabinets or some essential bits of Chinoiserie? Lots Road Auctions off the Kings Road is the perfect spot to pick up some cracking antiques. Auctions are every Sunday, and a Saturday spent sloping around the marvellous collection of essentials and eccentricities is always a delight.
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Soane
Known for quality British craftsmanship and a specialism in beautiful rattan furniture (the brand saved the last rattan workshop in the country), Soane is another stately-home interior-design stalwart. As well as their bespoke service, they make graceful, airy looking furniture, boldly printed fabrics and wallpapers and lighting.
soane.co.ukHomepage photo credit: Blenheim Palace 2020
Best places in London to get the stately home look – Tatler
