Butchoff Antiques

Butchoff Antiques Butchoff Antiques Ian was joined in 1995 and 2003 respectively by his two nephews Adam and James Kaye.

Butchoff Antiques, established in 1964, are leading dealers in 18th and 19th century furniture, and are sought after by dealers, decorators and private clients worldwide. Located on Kensington Church Street, London's premier street for antiques, their showroom contains over 3,000 sq ft of some of the finest quality English and continental furniture, mirrors, and objects in the UK. They also specia

lise in pieces from the Great 19th Century Exhibitions of Art & Industry, and some of the great cabinet makers of the period, including Holland & Sons, Wright & Mansfield, Jackson & Graham, Gillow of London & Lancaster, Linke & Sormani. Butchoff Antiques was started by Ian Butchoff, who developed his passion and knowledge from an early age, by accompanying his Silver Dealer father on long trips to the country and early morning markets from Portobello to Bermondsey. He then traded from a number of premises before moving to Kensington Church Street, and he is acknowledged today among his peers as one of the leading experts in exhibition quality 19th Century Furniture in the country. Not only is Butchoff Antiques one of the founding members of LAPADA – The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, but Ian also sits on the board of Directors. Last year they won the prestigious Country Life LAPADA Object of the Year 2010 for their exquisite Hausburg Cabinet, completed in 1857.s

If you require assistance in purchasing fine art and antiques, Butchoff Bespoke, an exclusive service, will tailor to your specific needs from buying to installation. With over 45 years of experience in this sector, they are able to source unique works of art if what you require is not currently available. As part of the bespoke service, Butchoff Antiques can offer a ‘Try Before you Buy’ option, to ensure that the pieces are suitable to your needs. If you can take the time to visit the gallery, Butchoff Antiques would be delighted to show you around their collection in person. Alternatively visit them in the New Year, as they plan to be exhibiting at a number of Antique Fairs including June Olympia, LAPADA Berkeley Square, Masterpiece, the Harrogate Antique and Fine Art Fair, and the Cheshire Luxury Antiques and Fine Art Fair.

Some great new finds hitting the website today! We’ve recently acquired this grand pair of 5-light wall appliques. These...
06/07/2026

Some great new finds hitting the website today! We’ve recently acquired this grand pair of 5-light wall appliques. These ormolu wall lights are inspired by earlier 18th century versions, but differ in their spectacular size at about 1/5th larger than those seen at the Petit Trianon. We’ve also added a gorgeous pair of Regency period mahogany and brass tiered étagères to our stock, and an amazing marquetry and ormolu mounted long case (grandfather) clock in full working condition with the dial signed Lepaute, Paris.

Check out these latest acquisitions and more via the link in the bio.

To our American friends, happy 4th of July!
04/07/2026

To our American friends, happy 4th of July!

🔍 REDISCOVERED: From Anonymous to Royal Academician!What was once believed to be an anonymous 19th-century Italian sculp...
29/06/2026

🔍 REDISCOVERED: From Anonymous to Royal Academician!

What was once believed to be an anonymous 19th-century Italian sculpture has just revealed a much more exciting history. We are absolutely thrilled to attribute this marble Bust of a Nymph to the celebrated Irish-born sculptor, Patrick Macdowell RA (1799-1870).

Macdowell is a major figure in 19th-century sculpture, best known for carving the monumental allegory of 'Europe' on London’s Albert Memorial. But it’s his delicate, pensive female figures that truly capture the imagination.

👑 The Royal Connection:

This beautiful nymph shares striking similarities with La Penserosa, a bust purchased by Prince Albert in the 1850s that still resides in the Grand Corridor at Osborne House today. We also believe this may be the very sculpture lent by the Royal Academy to the National Exhibition of Works of Art in Leeds in 1868!

Carved from white statuary marble, her hair is gently tied back with a scrolled band, cascading across her nape and shoulder. A masterful piece of history, rediscovered.

Details:

Medium: White statuary marble on a carved alabaster pedestal

Date: Circa 1850

Dimensions: H: 23" (62" overall) | W: 15" | D: 8.5"

DM us for more details or click the link in our bio to the listing on our wesbite

New stock!! Wednesday already and we’ve been busy uploading more antiques on our website. There’s a fantastic range of d...
24/06/2026

New stock!! Wednesday already and we’ve been busy uploading more antiques on our website. There’s a fantastic range of discoveries to explore including Italian grand tour specimen tables, carved alabaster vases, neoclassical marble busts, a Victorian armchair with the Royal Coat of Arms, an opulent French long case clock, a fabulous pair of English carved giltwood mirrors and a very unusual Austrian marquetry table, and much more.

Honoring Wallis Simpson on her birthday today with a look inside the legendary Villa Windsor. ✨Regardless of how history...
19/06/2026

Honoring Wallis Simpson on her birthday today with a look inside the legendary Villa Windsor. ✨

Regardless of how history views her, the Duchess of Windsor possessed an uncompromising, brilliant eye for design. After taking over 4 route du Champ d’Entraînement in the Bois de Boulogne in 1953, she collaborated with Stéphane Boudin of the legendary Maison Jansen to create rooms of unparalleled elegance.

Swipe through to explore these exquisite spaces. From the silver and blue salon with Louis XVI furnishings, to a silk-wrapped dressing table (a personal favourite) and pug-pillows. A true masterclass in French antiques, bespoke styling, and the ultimate art of living.

Few pieces of furniture are as eloquent as the French fauteuil. Surviving revolutions in taste from Baroque grandeur to ...
18/06/2026

Few pieces of furniture are as eloquent as the French fauteuil. Surviving revolutions in taste from Baroque grandeur to Neoclassical restraint, it represents a remarkable convergence of the woodcarver’s art, the gilder’s skill, and the upholsterer’s craft.

While undeniable works of art, these chairs are highly functional. Their defining open arms were a practical necessity. In an era of sweeping pannier skirts and heavily embroidered coats, the open sides allowed luxurious fabrics to drape gracefully rather than bunch up.

A chair’s silhouette even dictated its exact placement. The fauteuil à la reine featured a flat back designed to sit formally against a wall, its rear left unfinished. In contrast, the curved fauteuil en cabriolet was finished on all sides, intended to be moved freely about a lively salon.

Beyond interior decoration, the fauteuil was an instrument of power. At Versailles under Louis XIV, the right to sit in a fauteuil in the King’s presence was a jealously guarded privilege. The precise arrangement of seating was a highly orchestrated theatre of etiquette that signalled exactly where one stood (or sat!) in the social hierarchy.

The creation of these seats was just as fiercely regulated. Under strict French guild laws, the menuisier carved the solid wood frames, while the ébéniste handled veneers. The separation was absolute; a master in one discipline was legally forbidden from practising the other.

In our latest blog post, our Head of Research Rainier Schraepen explores the three-hundred-year evolution of Europe's most celebrated armchair. Visit the link in our bio to read "Furniture ABC’s: F is for Fauteuil" and explore our current collection of exceptional seating.

If you collect Wellington, this is the one. 🎖️Of all the portraits, busts, and statues commissioned during his life, onl...
16/06/2026

If you collect Wellington, this is the one. 🎖️

Of all the portraits, busts, and statues commissioned during his life, only one held the Duke of Wellington’s ultimate seal of approval. Upon seeing this bronze by the Comte d’Orsay in 1845, the Duke declared it "the finest thing he had ever seen" and the only portrait by which he wished to be remembered by posterity.

It is the version of the Duke that he chose for himself. One can be seen at Apsley House.

Captured in the uniform of the Peninsular War, holding his telescope, this is an essential addition for the serious historical collector.

✨ Available now. DM for provenance and private viewing details.

Looking back to our favorite WowHouse contributions, in the amazing rooms imagined by Alidad in 2024, and Daniel Slowik ...
03/06/2026

Looking back to our favorite WowHouse contributions, in the amazing rooms imagined by Alidad in 2024, and Daniel Slowik in 2025. Antiques made for living.

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154 Kensington Church Street
London
W84BN

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm

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