The Old Cinema

The Chiswick-based antiques department store deals out of an old cinema building (hence the name). Follow it for behind-the-scenes snaps of its impressive stock and brilliantly off-the-wall vintage finds.

instagram.com/theoldcinemalondon

Doe & Hope

Member of LAPADA and specialist in decorative antiques, James Gooch at Doe & Hope prides himself on a unique style, describing it as ‘a concoction of old money, dramatic decorative and faded gentility’. If that doesn’t make you want to follow its romantic and moody feed on Instagram, we can't think what will.

instagram.com/doeandhope

RE

RE (as in, 'RE-found Objects') was born in a converted workshop in rural Northumberland in 2003 and continues to provide some of the quirkiest one-off pieces on the market. Its Instagram is a mixture of shots of the shop and of their unusual salvaged and recycled products.

instagram.com/refoundobjects

LAPADA Fair

The official Instagram account to accompany the UK’s finest art, antiques and design fair (taking place until 12th-18th September 2016). Expect beautiful pieces from every era - and we challenge you not to like (in terms of the 'like' button and personal preference) its ever-covetable ‘object of the week’ post. 

instagram.com/lapadafair

The Mint List

The Mint List is a riot of quirky vintage and antique finds, accessories, furniture and homeware. Follow the Instagram for its latest products, lifestyle pictures - and if you can spot them, the occasional man with a decorated beard. If you tag them in your own shot, they might use your photo, and who doesn’t love a bit of audience participation?

instagram.com/themintlist

Dig Haüshizzle

Dig Haüshizzle was born in 2010 when Bristol couple Cassandra Linton and Edward Nicholas took on the task of furnishing their own home (read our interview with them in the November 2015 issue of Homes & Antiques). After numerous requests from friends to help them source pieces for their homes too, they threw in the towel and opened up shop. Expect dark romance and atmospheric antiques.

instagram.com/dig_haushizzle

Decorative Antiques UK

This East Sussex-based antiques shop specialises in European antiques and is owned by Minnie Craske. Follow her on Instagram for beautifully curated photography, sneak-peeks at her latest products and a couple of very cute dogs.

instagram.com/decorativeantiquesuk

1stdibs

This online antiques powerhouse not only sells a huge range of stunning pieces but has an inspiring Instagram account too. Follow it for lashings of antiques ideas from the best dealers and interior designers all over the world.

instagram.com/1stdibs

Lassco Ropewalk

Lassco’s Ropewalk branch is found in the creative hub of London's Maltby Street. The weekend market hosts a wealth of fun finds and this is reflected in an Instagram account of old shots of London, stylish salvage, and many desirable old chairs. 

instagram.com/lasscoropewalk

Miss Mustard Seed

The Instagram account of American blogger, paint designer and antiques dealer Marian is awash with bright and airy design ideas. Whether it's snapshots from her antique dealing endeavours at fairs and shows, or pictures of her own muted blue-and-white space, it's certainly worth a scroll. 

instagram.com/missmustardseed 

Retrospective Interiors

An aesthetically pleasing collage of straight-lined teak furniture and sweeping curves, Andrew and James Shuster's account of mid-century furniture is beautiful to look at. Each piece is also up for sale on their website of constantly revolving reupholstered mid-century stock.

instagram.com/retrolondonlife 

The Consortium

With stores in both Winchester and Romsey in Hampshire, The Consortium specialises in quirky homewares and industrial antique finds. Their Instagram account is bright, colourful and packed with fun inspiration for vibrant spaces. 

instagram.com/theconsortiumonline

Sol Interior

Never have we seen an Instagram account as calming as Ester's. Hailing from Norway, she pairs salvaged antique pieces with seasonal Norwegian flowers, plants and other natural finds. A truly serene and organic combination. 

instagram.com/solinterior

The London School for Scandal

A part of the Antiques Young Guns, The London School for Scandal sells unusual decorative antiques from a top floor Victorian flat in Muswell Hill. Its account follows an inky colour palette with the odd glint of gold, making its antiques appear truly mystical.  

instagram.com/thelondonschoolforscandal

Plate Occasions

Based in Toronto, this is an account purely for inspirational purposes. Offering tabletop styling and rentals, Plate Occasions has a vast collection of eclectic antique crockery and cutlery which, when paired with modern pieces, create stunning table displays. Think gilded plates and bowls paired with ornate glassware and foliage. 

instagram.com/plateoccasions