Fine Imported Antique Furniture for South African Collectors

Dealers in and collectors of antique furniture in South Africa are spoiled for choice today, in 2014. Advanced technology and the internet in particular have opened up the world for all of us living and working on the southern tip of this wonderful African continent, making it easy and quick to look for related subject matter online, 24/7, 365 days of the year.

Since knowledge and research are important considerations when planning to buy, sell or collect antique furniture in South Africa and elsewhere, the vast amount of current information available instantly at the touch of a button, is invaluable to all concerned.

Imported Antiques

Certain dealers specialise in pieces of varying types, periods, countries of origin and styles. Some include collectables, which may be relatively rare but not necessarily more than 100 years old, in their selection, whilst others will only focus on true antiques of a specific type.

Via the internet, it is possible to purchase merchandise from virtually anywhere in the world, but it is wise to ensure that you have sufficient credible information about the source or seller, the website through which the goods are offered and its security measures, the authenticity of the items, comparative pricing, packaging, shipping and insurance.

Pretoria Store

Alternatively, view the images on our website to get an idea of some of the beautiful antique furniture on offer at our Pretoria store. Although the majority of our customers are located in and around Pretoria, Johannesburg and the greater Gauteng region, we have successfully served those who reside further afield, in places or provinces such as Cape Town, Mpumalanga, Northwest and Limpopo.

Main Focus

We are also able to supply our exclusive imported antiques to collectors countrywide. While our focus remains on top-quality furniture from the periods of the kings and queens of England and France – mainly the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Regency eras.

A selection of excellent reproduction furniture pieces is included in our stockholding; their status will be indicated as “in the style of”. Antique books (more than 160 years old), Bibles, paintings and pictures, silver and porcelain may also be obtained from us.

Certified Peace of Mind

Genuine pieces are certified by the only globally recognised antique federation, the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA), for our and your peace of mind, safe in the knowledge that the articles are 100% correct in their origin and authenticity.

Convenient Payment Options

For customers’ convenience, our payment facilities include Visa and MasterCard, plus a 3 month lay-by service, enabling you to ensure that the item of your choice is not snapped up by someone else while you adjust your budget.

South African Antiques

Although this country’s western influenced development is still relatively recent in comparison with Britain and Europe, South African antiques as offered by other specialised dealers, are becoming increasingly sought after, particularly those of the Cape, known as Cape Furniture.

Items made of indigenous woods, such as yellowwood and stinkwood, are most in demand and becoming increasingly rare. These tree species are protected; only a very small amount of timber may be cut annually, adding to the value of such antiques.

Don’t Delay

The longer you wait, the more difficult it may become to find your perfect piece and the more you will pay for antique furniture in South Africa, so don’t delay; begin building your collection of furniture with investment value now.