Antiques
Into the blue: a history of denim
Denim has been the workwear of choice for fishermen and sailors since the 1700s. But adding metal rivets turned this humble material into the fashion icon we still revere, says Celia Rufey
Toile de Jouy: what is it and a brief history
Bucolic scenes of courting couples and peasants harvesting hay typify toile de Jouy, but there’s more to this cloth, which graced the wardrobes and interiors of 18th and 19th-century France
UK Fairs Special 2024
Whether you’re searching for a key piece to complete your collection, or hoping to find interiors inspiration and a few decorative items to update your home, a fair is the place to start, says Charlotte Packer
Designers share their favourite hot-spots for inspiration
From Charleston farmhouse to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, five designers talk to Rosanna Morris about the favourite places that inspire their work
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UK auctions calendar for March & April 2024
Key antiques and interiors auctions around the UK in March & April 2024
Antique trends for 2024
Fashions in interior design often ripple through to the world of antiques, and The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair at Battersea, is the place to spot emerging trends. Serena Fokschaner asks dealers and designers what we’ll be coveting in the coming year…
Exhibitions to visit around the UK in February 2024
Our pick of the best museum and art gallery exhibitions around the UK in February 2024 and beyond...
Collecting Martinware: a potted history plus how much it's worth
Martin Millard, director of Cheffins auction house, shares his expertise on collecting Martinware grotesques, from their beginnings to current auction value
How to buy and collect Staffordshire dog figurines
Usually seen in pairs, antique Staffordshire dogs are charming additions to a mantelpiece. Discover why they're so collectable
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Freddie Mercury's unseen private collection unveiled at Sotheby's
The month-long exhibition and auction will feature stage costumes, handwritten lyrics, fine and decorative arts and a trove of personal belongings...
Jay Blades x G Plan furniture collaboration
The Jay Blades x G Plan collaboration, which includes a range of chairs and sofas, is set for release in May 2023
Collecting
A Guide to Art Deco Jewellery
We delve into the world of Art Deco jewellery to discover its history, the most prized pieces and how to buy a few beautiful jewels of your own…
Beginners' guide to collecting stamps
If you've been surprised by the incredible value and significance of the royal family's stamp collection, read on for everything you need to know about starting your own collection
Collecting antique and vintage cocktail watches
Uncover the history of ladies cocktail watches, with tips on what to look for if you're in the market for a beautiful antique timepiece
Display Ideas
A guide to British studio ceramics and pottery
Studio pottery by the biggest names of the 20th century is surprisingly affordable – and it’s a great way to start a dynamic new collection. Photographs Katya de Grunwald. Styling Sally Denning
10 ways to display art in your home
We take a fresh look at creating unique displays of antique, vintage and contemporary wall art. Welcome to the gallery…
A history of kitchen dressers, design ideas and where to buy them
Take a look at the history of the kitchen dresser, design ideas, and how and where to buy one