OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ANTIQUES HAS CHANGED IMMEASURABLY – no longer seen as status symbols or for a privileged few, they have become more accessible and now appeal to people of all ages. With the notion of ‘buying less, buying better’ ever more prevalent, our choices are slowly becoming more discerning. Nowadays, less is more, quality wins over quantity, and aesthetic is favoured over perceived value. What was once an intimidating purchase has become an appreciation of craftsmanship, history and patina, and how that complements newer finds.
While antiques are enjoying a resurgence in popularity, our post-pandemic, high-street retail landscape has continued to decline. In the face of adversity, growing numbers of savvy antique dealers and interior designers have changed their fortunes by selling via e-commerce and social media channels. We have also seen the establishment of many dedicated online antique platforms, which are firing the imaginations of
