Antiques
Pride of Place: Poole Pottery
Though styles and patterns came and went, it was an eye
for good design that helped put Poole on the map
A vibrant Victorian villa in Hastings
This 19th-century Hastings villa has been embellished with brilliant colour, fascinating collections and unique pieces, all of which reflect the lives and interests
of its creative owners. Feature Sharon Parsons. Photographs Richard Gadsby
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
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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
Discover the forgotten women of the Arts and Crafts movement
May Morris, Mary Seton Watts, Margaret Macdonald… Well over a century ago, these pioneering women made a huge contribution to the Arts and Crafts movement, yet they were overshadowed by their male contemporaries. Now it’s their time to shine!
Antiques News
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...
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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...
Collecting
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
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…
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