Antiques Workshop, London

Antiques Workshop, London Specialists in reclaimed/salvaged vintage industrial lighting, furniture and other architectural antiques from around the UK

A beautifully formed lamp by early 20th‑century makers Simanco, c.1930A delicate and now increasingly scarce lamp, origi...
06/06/2026

A beautifully formed lamp by early 20th‑century makers Simanco, c.1930

A delicate and now increasingly scarce lamp, originally fitted to the side of seamstress’s Singer sewing machines. These examples survive in unusually complete condition, retaining their original Bakelite shades (one with crisp Singer branding) and original glass lenses that are so often missing from other examples due to loss or damage. Mounted to their original simple, weighty cast base for stability - a practical, unfussy presentation that suits them well.

A long‑time favourite of ours for its quiet character and industrial grace.

Two available, new in and on the website.

A beautiful metal cased illuminated wall clock made in France by Electrique Brillie. c.1930Metal cased wall clock, the c...
31/05/2026

A beautiful metal cased illuminated wall clock made in France by Electrique Brillie. c.1930

Metal cased wall clock, the case in as-found condition with an attractive finish to the original painted surface. The dial is an opaque plastic allowing the clock to glow when illuminated but be crisp and white when off. Running on a battery operated quartz movement for modern convenience. The illuminations are controlled via a remote switch and require mains power.

An early 20th century cut glass pendant light with brass fittings. c.1910A well‑proportioned example with its original, ...
30/05/2026

An early 20th century cut glass pendant light with brass fittings. c.1910

A well‑proportioned example with its original, delicately hand‑cut glass bowl - crisp and weighty for its size - suspended from a cast‑brass ring with four‑way hooks, matching chain and hanger.

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Quality illuminated glass and brass directional sign made in England. c.1920.Brass frame housing the internal illuminati...
16/05/2026

Quality illuminated glass and brass directional sign made in England. c.1920.

Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'EXIT'. Made in England by K.F.M Engineering and known as the 'Internalite'.

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An exceptional cast table lamp made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1910Dating back to the early 20th ce...
15/05/2026

An exceptional cast table lamp made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1910

Dating back to the early 20th century, with the design taking inspiration from the Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau movements. A really high quality piece, finely made in cast brass and retaining its original oxidised-copper finish, now mellowed with age. The heavy weighted base ensures stability. GEC makers mark to the underside of the base.

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An elegant early 20th century wall mounted glass towel rail. c.1910Nickel plated brass wall mounts, connected by two cle...
12/05/2026

An elegant early 20th century wall mounted glass towel rail. c.1910

Nickel plated brass wall mounts, connected by two clear glass tubes for draping towels over. Both practical and stylish, it makes a refined addition to any bathroom or kitchen.

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An incredible early 20th‑century twin‑arm ceiling light. c.1900Manufactured to a very high quality, originally gas‑fired...
10/05/2026

An incredible early 20th‑century twin‑arm ceiling light. c.1900

Manufactured to a very high quality, originally gas‑fired and later sensitively converted for electricity. The cast‑brass frame carries a balanced pair of scrolling arms with leaf‑worked detailing, all retaining a warm, time‑earned patina to the original coppered finish. Fitted with a matching pair of original Holophane ‘acorn’ shades.

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An incredible open Easy Armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1850An early open‑arm Easy Chair with sin...
01/05/2026

An incredible open Easy Armchair by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1850

An early open‑arm Easy Chair with single turned front legs and a crescent‑buttoned back. Recently reupholstered to Howard’s original specification using their factory‑monogrammed ticking. During the strip‑down a fragment of the chair’s earlier cotton ticking was discovered; this pattern was faithfully replicated so the upholstery is historically accurate to how the chair would have left Howard’s workshop in the mid‑19th century.

The rear leg carries the earlier four‑digit Howard numerical stamp 3597 and the chair retains its original Howard‑stamped brass castors.

Full restoration and reupholstery were completed by Giles Bray of in March 2026.

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A large cast iron wall clock. c.1920Heavy duty two-part cast iron construction with metal hand painted dial featuring bo...
26/04/2026

A large cast iron wall clock. c.1920

Heavy duty two-part cast iron construction with metal hand painted dial featuring both roman numerals and 24 hour arabic numbers. The surround having a wonderful orange overpaint which has developed a beautiful patina. Converted to run on a high‑torque quartz movement for modern reliability while preserving the original aesthetic.

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Elegantly formed shop window display lamps made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1920.Branded as the Geco...
25/04/2026

Elegantly formed shop window display lamps made in England by GEC - General Electric Company. c.1920.

Branded as the GecoRay, these lights were designed to illuminate stock high-end retail shop window displays in the early-mid 20th Century. These are more on the diminutive side than those usually seen, but super decorative with a wonderful array of colour on the inside of the mirrored reflectors. The shades are mounted to silver plated brackets from the same period. Priced as a pair.

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