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A painting of an artist's cluttered studio with frames, a pink draped cloth, and books on shelves. Muted colors and a vintage frame.
1930's Studio Scene, From Two Poems

With our big gift guide, we always spotlight independent businesses—but our hearts also belong to antique dealers. So, step right up to discover some of the most curious, glorious, and utterly unique treasures that make unforgettable gifts. Whether you're giving, receiving, or keeping them for yourself, these finds are truly one of a kind. Many of the pieces below would take a serious effort to pry from my hands.



 





McCully & Crane, ‘Nylon Factory’ Lamp, £450
McCully & Crane, ‘Nylon Factory’ Lamp, £450

 



Miles Griffiths Antiques, 19th Century Antique Price Of Wales Feathers Brass Wall Lantern, £490
Miles Griffiths Antiques, 19th Century Antique Price Of Wales Feathers Brass Wall Lantern, £490

 



Adam Bray, Bulgari, £1,850
Adam Bray, Bulgari, £1,850

 




MODANTS, Diminutive Chrome Table Lamp, £180
MODANTS, Diminutive Chrome Table Lamp, £180


 



Cart-House, French Giclee Prints, £160
Cart-House, French Giclee Prints, £160

 



SAUCE, Organic 1950s Ceramic Stem Vase, French, c. 1950s, £195
SAUCE, Organic 1950s Ceramic Stem Vase, French, c. 1950s, £195

 



Punch The Clock, Art Nouveau Jug By Alice & Eugène-Louis Chanal, £175
Punch The Clock, Art Nouveau Jug By Alice & Eugène-Louis Chanal, £175

 




Retrouvius, Linen Cushions, (In Never-used Linen From Lewis & Wood), £45
Retrouvius, Linen Cushions, (In Never-used Linen From Lewis & Wood), £45

 



Retrouvius, Emery et Cie Wrought Steel Upholstered Stool, £345
Retrouvius, Emery et Cie Wrought Steel Upholstered Stool, £345

 



The Antique Kitchen, Large Early 20thC Green Maling Cobblestone Beans Jar with Lid, £125
The Antique Kitchen, Large Early 20thC Green Maling Cobblestone Beans Jar with Lid, £125

 



Luke Arnold, Oak Easel, £595
Luke Arnold, Oak Easel, £595

 




Mist Antiques, Set of 6 French Napkins With Red Antique Embroidery Monogrammed G P, £90
Mist Antiques, Set of 6 French Napkins With Red Antique Embroidery Monogrammed G P, £90

 



Mist Antiques, Handstitched Patchwork Antique Quilt With Floral Star Designs, £160
Mist Antiques, Handstitched Patchwork Antique Quilt With Floral Star Designs, £160

 



Adam Bray, Boxing Glove Ashtray, £425
Adam Bray, Boxing Glove Ashtray, £425

 



Home & Found, Terracotta Table Lamp, £600
Home & Found, Terracotta Table Lamp, £600

 



Two Poems, Edgar Holloway (1914 - 2008) Self Portrait Etching, £1500
Two Poems, Edgar Holloway (1914 - 2008) Self Portrait Etching, £1500

 



Tat London, A George III Glass Tazza, Circa 1780, £390
Tat London, A George III Glass Tazza, Circa 1780, £390

 



Two Poems, 1930's Studio Scene, £2500
Two Poems, 1930's Studio Scene, £2500

 




Ancien et Jolie, Manhattan - Tony Graham, £350
Ancien et Jolie, Manhattan - Tony Graham, £350

 



Kernow Furniture, Early 20th Century Black Painted Wall Mirror, £145
Kernow Furniture, Early 20th Century Black Painted Wall Mirror, £145

 



EESOME, Reclining Figure Sculptures, £190
EESOME, Reclining Figure Sculptures, £190

 




Molde, Red Earthenware Bowl, £42
Molde, Red Earthenware Bowl, £42

 



EESOME, Glass Candlestick Pair, £225
EESOME, Glass Candlestick Pair, £225

 



EESOME, French Zig-Zag Candelabra, £150
EESOME, French Zig-Zag Candelabra, £150

 



Mantel, Bronze Table Lamp, French, C1920, £495
Mantel, Bronze Table Lamp, French, C1920, £495

 



Stowaway London, Pair Of Wood Carved Panels Signed C.S 71, £265
Stowaway London, Pair Of Wood Carved Panels Signed C.S 71, £265

 



Tat London, Pair of 1930/40s Brass & Copper Sconces, £375
Tat London, Pair of 1930/40s Brass & Copper Sconces, £375

 



Anthea's Attic, Vintage Misc Fishing Tackle In Aluminium Box, £85
Anthea's Attic, Vintage Misc Fishing Tackle In Aluminium Box, £85

 



Stowaway London, Ravinet D'enfert Art Silver Plate Bowl, £245
Stowaway London, Ravinet D'enfert Art Silver Plate Bowl, £245

 



Hunt & Gather Antiques, 19th Century Rosewood Mirror, £390
Hunt & Gather Antiques, 19th Century Rosewood Mirror, £390

 



Mantel, Lioness Watercolour By André Margat, £750
Mantel, Lioness Watercolour By André Margat, £750

 



Molde, Swirled Pedestal Bowl, £55
Molde, Swirled Pedestal Bowl, £55

 



Fontaine, Wedgwood Basalt Urn, English, C19th, £78
Fontaine, Wedgwood Basalt Urn, English, C19th, £78

 



EESOME, G.Delassalle Brass Candelabra, £135
EESOME, G.Delassalle Brass Candelabra, £135

 



Drew Pritchard, A Folk Art Bridge Model, £240
Drew Pritchard, A Folk Art Bridge Model, £240

 



OREN Interiors, Gerhard Liebenthron Vessel, £119
OREN Interiors, Gerhard Liebenthron Vessel, £119

 



Studio + Store, Conical Tealight Holders, Set of 2, £90
Studio + Store, Conical Tealight Holders, Set of 2, £90

 



Spitalfields House, Pair Of 18th/19th Century Chinese Blue & White ‘Heemskerk’ Candlesticks, £1,650
Spitalfields House, Pair Of 18th/19th Century Chinese Blue & White ‘Heemskerk’ Candlesticks, £1,650

 



Max Rollitt, Small Framed Watercolour Of A Lakeside, £380
Max Rollitt, Small Framed Watercolour Of A Lakeside, £380

 



Bureau Bruton, Marbled Ceramic Vessel, £240
Bureau Bruton, Marbled Ceramic Vessel, £240

 



Eggs Casino, Carrol Boyes Small Butter Dish, £145
Eggs Casino, Carrol Boyes Small Butter Dish, £145

 




Foster & Gane, A Marbled Pottery Cat With Gold And Jewelled Eyes By Kathleen Finlay Horsman (1911 - 1999) ARCA, MBE, £840
Foster & Gane, A Marbled Pottery Cat With Gold And Jewelled Eyes By Kathleen Finlay Horsman (1911 - 1999) ARCA, MBE, £840

 




Spencer Swaffer, Part Of A Collection Of 90 Pieces Of Encaustic Salopian Ware, One Single At £110
Spencer Swaffer, Part Of A Collection Of 90 Pieces Of Encaustic Salopian Ware, One Single At £110

 


Spencer Swaffer, Slipware Plate, £170
Spencer Swaffer, Slipware Plate, £170

 



Spencer Swaffer, Country House Letter Box, £975
Spencer Swaffer, Country House Letter Box, £975

 



Spencer Swaffer, Delft Tobacco Jar, £590
Spencer Swaffer, Delft Tobacco Jar, £590

 




SCOUT, Ink Study With Figure And Sword By Jacques Demoulin, £195
SCOUT, Ink Study With Figure And Sword By Jacques Demoulin, £195

 




Ralfes Yard, 17th Century Dutch Ebony Mirror, £1,250
Ralfes Yard, 17th Century Dutch Ebony Mirror, £1,250

 



Repton & Co, Artists Wooden Palette, £50
Repton & Co, Artists Wooden Palette, £50

 



Repton & Co, Georgian Oak Candle / Salt Box, £380
Repton & Co, Georgian Oak Candle / Salt Box, £380

 



Water And Wood, French Porcelain Soap Dish, £75
Water And Wood, French Porcelain Soap Dish, £75

 



Water And Wood, 19th Century Pearlware Soap Dish, £55
Water And Wood, 19th Century Pearlware Soap Dish, £55

 



Albion Nord, 'Lying Cat' Woodcut Etching By Harald Sallberg, £220
Albion Nord, 'Lying Cat' Woodcut Etching By Harald Sallberg, £220

 



The Peanut Vendor, Folded Ceramic Table Lamp, £995
The Peanut Vendor, Folded Ceramic Table Lamp, £995

 



Pentreath & Hall, Early 20th Century Sorcerer Mirror, By Rebecca Christie-Miller, £235
Pentreath & Hall, Early 20th Century Sorcerer Mirror, By Rebecca Christie-Miller, £235

 

1 Comment

shems sheikh
shems sheikh
Dec 20, 2024

As a professional logo designer, I deeply appreciate the celebration of independent businesses and antique dealers in this gift guide, which highlights unique treasures that connect with the essence of originality and storytelling in design. Each item, from the striking ‘Nylon Factory’ Lamp by McCully & Crane to the elegant Art Nouveau Jug by Punch The Clock, embodies a distinct character that mirrors the importance of creating memorable and unique logos. These curated pieces not only serve as unforgettable gifts but also inspire creatives to embrace individuality and craftsmanship, reminding us of the beauty found in one-of-a-kind creations.


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