Arcadia Antiques

We supply antique country furniture, antique pine painted furniture, decorative accessories, provincial French antique furniture at Arcadia Antiques UK.

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English Glazed Bookcase

Wonderful English 18th C mahogany astragal glazed bookcase with carved decoartion, really good colour. 1790

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Pair of Stone Fragments on Stand

Pair of early 20th C stone fragments on stand.1900 Internal ref: C

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Old School Storage: Why Antique Shelves Beat Modern Flat-Pack

Generic storage usually lacks soul. If you’ve got a blank wall or a tight corner that needs sorting, antique shelves are a far better way to go. While they handle the clutter very well, they actually add something to the room too instead of just taking up space. These pieces weren't made to be hidden away. They’re solid, practical, and have enough character to make your books or kitchen gear look like a deliberate display rather than just a mess.

Tiered Buffets

Take something like an old English oak buffet. These usually have three open tiers held together by chunky turned supports. These are perfect if you’ve got a lot of heavy things to store such as big platters and are even great for a bar setup. Because they’re oak, they can take the weight, and the wood has a natural grain that feels a lot more welcoming than metal or plastic.

Hanging Racks

When you’re short on floor space, an antique shelf or a 19th-century French hanging rack may just come in handy. You might even find something with the original paint still clinging on, yet worn down in all the right places. They work brilliantly in a hallway for coats or in a kitchen for hanging up pots and pans. They have a simple, rustic look that actually serves a purpose.

Built to Last

The main difference with antique shelves is that they were built to be used every day. You aren’t dealing with flimsy boards or wobbly joints. Whether it’s a slim wall rack for plates or a heavy set of floor shelves, these pieces have already survived a hundred years of use. Putting them in your home now just adds another chapter to that story, and they’ll likely outlast any modern flat-pack you might find elsewhere.

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Why this Driftwood Works as a perfect Garden Ornament?

Add a natural focal point with a driftwood sculpture & antique garden ornaments—unique, weathered & full of character. A perfect garden feat

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English Painted Potboard Dresser Base

19th C English 3 drawer painted potboard dresser base.1860

19th C English 3 drawer painted potboard dresser base.1860

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English Painted Server

Good 3 drawer English painted pine server with a lovely scrubbed top. 1860

Good 3 drawer English painted pine server with a lovely scrubbed top. 1860

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English Painted Dresser Base

Late 19th C English painted dresser base/ island unit, panelled on all sides with good scrubbed pine top. 1880

Late 19th C English painted dresser base/ island unit, panelled on all sides with good scrubbed pine top. 1880

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Pair of Stone Fragments on Stand

Pair of early 20th C stone fragments on stand.1900 Internal ref: C

Pair of early 20th C stone fragments on stand.1900

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Scottish Pine Shoe Rack

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17th Century Spanish Oak Console Table

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Large Italian Wine Bottle

Large Italian wine bottle for decoration. 1920 Smaller wine bottle is for scale.

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Collection of Decorated Storage Crates

A collection of early 20th Century storage crates from a linen factory with later decoration. 1920 13 available

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Choosing an antique desk needs careful thought so that it fits well into your décor. When selecting antique desks, practicality should come first.