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19th Century Decorative Clock Face19th Century large distressed English clock face.PLEASE NOTE:The clocks we sell are decorative and are not guaranteed to be in working order. If you require the clock to be in working order, we can recommend an antique clock specialist who will carry out the work for you at your cost after purchasing.£650.00In stock - Late 19th Century French Venetian MirrorLarge late 19th Century French Venetian mirror.Circa 1880.With some signs of wear, commensurate with age.In stock
- 19th Century Spanish Large Giltwood MirrorLarge Spanish 19th Century carved giltwood mirror.With original mercury glass plate and backboards.Circa 1860.In stock
- 40cm Red Brick Cotton LampshadeA new addition to our repeatable lines we are very please with this Red Brick Cotton Lampshade. This handmade gathered shade comes in all sizes and gives off a clean, sleek, and crisp light when lit. This piece is handmade from hand-block printed cotton.In stock
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Antique Art & Decoration
Antique Art & Decoration
Antique Art & Decoration
Antique Art & Decoration
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Pair of 20th Century Maison Jansen Brass Side Tables
Beautiful pair of brass and eglomise mirror end tables by Maison Jansen, c.1960.
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Early 20th Century French Bistro SetFrench early 20th Century iron bistro set. This lovely set includes a center table with a rectilinear top over a scrolled base. The base with feet in the form of flat paw feet. The table has a gorgeous patina and wear, with remains of old white paint.The chairs comprise a lattice seat on a scrolling frame with tapered legs. This set has a great whimsical appeal. It will be a useful and decorative addition to any interior.In stock -
1970s Sciolari Mirrored ChandelierAn imposing 1970s chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, a chevron design using mirrored pannels and a brass structure. This striking light fitting is a beautiful example of Mid-Century modern design. Sciolari was an italian designer, born into a family that had been producing light fixtures since 1892. Sciolari's designs combined matte and glossy finishes and this chandelier exemplifies his futuristic style, which anticipated the dawn of a new spage age. This bold, contemporary chandelier is the perfect statement for a hallway.£3,600.00In stock -
Swedish Rococo CabinetMid 18th Century Swedish Rococo cabinet in old paint. Featuring the iconic curved lines of the Rococo style, with a pronounced bonnet top and shaped panels to the doors. The top section offers two large doors which enclose shelving and there is further storage below. The whole is raised on squat but pronounced cabriole legs. The distressed paint in dark and light shades has a wonderful visual impact.In stock -
Rococo Period Swedish CupboardA rare and beautifully proportioned Swedish cupboard in original paint. Rococo period c.1760. Quite simply the most beautiful of its type we have ever owned!In stock -
Bamboo Corner ChairWonderful Aesthetic Movement bamboo corner chair, circa 1900. This chair has a charming construction of overlapping bamboo stems, including a dense arrangement of stretchers. The seat is upholstered with a striped fabric in muted tones. This piece is very evocative of the French interior designer Madelaine Castaigne. It will make a sweet and stylish feature in any small corner of the home.£695.00In stock -
19th Century Dentist SignLate 19th Century dentist sign. This large scale sign features gilt metal lettering against a dark painted wooden background, giving it a dramatic appearance. The gilding is distressed in places which adds to its overall aesthetic. Antique and vintage trade signs are the perfect unique pieces to give your interior the edge. With reference to the history of trade and craft, pieces like this are bursting with character.£2,200.00In stock -
19th Century Cellar CandlestickEarly 19th Century 'rat de cave' cellar candlestick. Rat de cave, or cellar rat, candlesticks were used to light French wine cellars in the 18th and 19th Centuries. These functional yet beautiful pieces are comprised of a wrought iron corkscrew spiral, on a base. This spiral form helped to control the height of the candle flame. Lovely aged patina. Unique and primitive decorative piece.£290.00In stock -
Georgian Sofa/ Games Table18th Century Georgian mahogany sofa/ games table. This sturdy yet elegant occasional table is a terrific example of Georgian furniture. Unusual protruding curves to the top, which lifts out to reveal a square table top. Beautiful, solid figured mahogany with rich patina. Supported on subtly tapering legs terminating in pad feet. Featuring a single drawer with original hardware. Georgian furniture sought to be functional and suitable for entertaining. The enduring antiques from this period testify to a golden age of cabinet-making, and these are pieces which blend seamlessly into modern homes.£1,350.00In stock -
Fossil Sculpture on StandLarge marine fossil sculpture with metal stand. Stunning decorative piece, comprised of the well-known ammonite fossils as well as orthoceras. Ammonite, distinctive for their ribbed spiral-form shell, lived in the sea between 240-65 million years ago. Their name comes from the Greek ram-horned god, Ammon. Orthoceras were a genus of nautiloid cephalopod, restricted to marine limestones of the Baltic states. Their name translates as 'straight horn.' Both types of fossil are very beautiful and colourful, as is the stone background. With a sturdy black metal base, this is a wonderful monument to marine life and a striking sculptural piece.In stock -
Set of French 19th Century BooksSet of 14 French 19th century green books by Restif de la Bretonne, printed in Paris 1883. Restif de la Bretonne, real name Nicolas-Edme Rétif, was a prolific French novelist. De la Bretonne had a hugely versatile oeuvre, writing around two hundred works on a range of subjects. He often wrote detailed and sordid accounts about French life and society at the time, leading him to be called 'the Rousseau of the gutter' by some. These fourteen books are part of Restif de la Bretonne's monumental autiobiography, 'Monsiuer Nicolas.'£250.00In stock
OUR STORY
Lorfords has been a continually evolving project since 2001.
Toby Lorford escaped London and the trappings of broadcast and PR at the end of the 90s, slowly following his father's footsteps in buying and selling old things. By 2003 the first Lorfords Antiques shop was trading in Tetbury... two years later Lorfords moved into its home at 30 Long Street and has never looked back.
