Pocket Guides: Where to source quality vintage homeware

These independent boutiques stemming from Somerset, Upstate New York, Reims and beyond have excellent online stores.

Story by Amira Hashish

Old is the new…new. Whether you are seeking that rattan chair the living room is missing or artwork that won’t break the bank there is something extra satisfying about discovering your new favourite homeware piece amongst a trove of one-offs with past lives. Not to mention that reuse is better for the environment. Guilt-free shopping at its finest. These independent stores have strong stock online and many ship worldwide.

TAT London

Started by Charlie Porter as a side project, TAT London has blossomed into a very lovely online jumble shop (and Charlie’s full time job). She has such a good eye for vintage finds and a great art collection, all personally selected. Many of her pieces are very reasonably priced so this is a great destination for finding the special items for your room makeover. A scroll through her Notice Board is fun too.

tat-london.co.uk

The Edition 94

If you can’t make it to the boutique on London’s Fulham Road then head to the website where there are many great vintage discoveries. They tend to get snapped up quickly so catch them while you can.

theedition94.com

Cart House

Simple, well-designed furniture with an English and European past. There is a shop in Bristol but the website has plenty of items.

cart-house.com

Batterby House

Named after a trusty vintage concrete elephant called Batterby, who was found in a local antique shop in upstate New York , Batterby House is the project of a lovely couple who run a guesthouse just around the corner. Their B&B is filled with decor from the Victorian and Edwardian eras with mid century modern and contemporary pieces and elements from local Hudson Valley makers. The shop is a reflection of their impeccable taste.

shopbatterbyhouse.com

Homeplace

A cute selection of mid century furniture nestled amongst contemporary styles. If you’re on board with the rattan and bamboo movement, this is your place.

homeplace.co.uk

Nomibis

A very chic curation of antiques by Fabienne Nominé who styles her home in Reims, France with each of her finds then posts them on Instagram. Price is on request.

nomibis.com

TradChap

Somerset based interior decorator and antique dealer Jack Laver Brister describes his style as a comfortable, well loved feel with a layered, lived-in look. His website is frequently updated and his Instagram is a great source of inspiration.

tradchap.com

Ceraudo

Founded in 2016 by sisters Emily and Victoria Ceraudo in response to the big-ticket price tags of many vintage stores, their collection is blossoming. Sign up for access to secret sales.

ceraudo.com

Mayfly Vintage

Particularly good for seating. Shoppers on the hunt for something in particular are encouraged to get in touch as not everything is displayed on the website.

mayflyvintage.co.uk

The Vintage Garden Company

Specialists in vintage and antique decorative garden items. There is a courtyard shop in Sussex but you can browse online too.

vintagegardenco.com

La Petite Brocante

Anne-Catherine handpicks all of the second hand objects of La Petite Brocante between Paris and London. She says she seeks beauty and authenticity and hopes kitting out your home with her furniture helps preserve the planet.

lapetitebrocante.net

8 Holland Street

Founded by Tobias Vernon, 8 Holland Street is a gallery space and design studio with homes in London and Bath. Its website has a striking selection.

8hollandstreet.com

Retrouvius

Founded in 1993 by Adam Hills and Maria Speake, the destination salvage company has a design studio and store across two buildings in Kensal Green, London. Overseen by Adam, the changing stock in the Harrow Road warehouse ranges from tropical hardwoods, architectural elements, eye-catching one-offs, rugs and lighting, all of which can be purchased online.

retrouvius.com