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Antique Fairs

Decorative Antiques Fair

A family-owned fair that launched in 1985, the first to specifically unite the antiques and interior design trades.  Today they hold three events a year: a Winter Fair in January, a Spring Fair in April and an Autumn Fair during the busy ‘design season’ in late September.

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Back in the 1980s, the design trade was looking for more unusual antiques that were rarely available at the major London antiques fairs, so the aim was to give decorators and designers everything they wanted under one roof.  The idea came from Patricia Harvey, a dealer in decorative antiques. Her many interior designer clients were clamouring for an easier way to source stock for their clients.

The format brought together a wide range of decorative antiques and twentieth century design.  Mixed with formal antiques, collectors’ items, art and accessories from the 20th century to the quirky, the formula proved an instant hit.  Exhibitors were encouraged to display their stock in a room-set fashion.  Using their highly creative skills, the dealers’ stands provide ideas and inspiration for how to display items at home.  Many of our exhibitors also work as designers to their clients, sourcing stock and advising on display.

In 1997 they pioneered  the venue, a marquee, now Evolution, in Battersea Park, a location that has since become an almost year-round event hot-spot.

In December 2008, the Decorative Fair was bought by David and Jane Juran; David has been an exhibitor, as Magus Antiques, at the Fair for many years.  He has retained its unique spirit and vibrancy, and the friendly relaxed atmosphere appreciated by both exhibitors and visitors alike.

Venue

Battersea Evolution
Battersea Park
London SW11 4NJ
Vehicle Entry via Chelsea Bridge Gate ONLY

 

Visit Hudson Antiques :

 

 

Winter  Fair

23rd January – 28th January 2018

 

Spring Fair 2018

17th-22nd April 2018

 

Autumn Fair

To be Confirmed