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30 Long Street, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8AQ

Hangar One & Hangar Two - Babdown Airfield, Babdown, Glos,

14/06/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 Behind the scenes

“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort” - Emma, Jane Austen

‌Sister Parish Design and Lorfords Antiques come together to celebrate the enduring appeal of craftsmanship, character and beautifully considered interiors. Introducing our inaugural room set with 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘥, the charming wall covering by Sister Parish, a delicate all-over floral design inspired by the timeless appeal of an English country bedroom, provides the perfect backdrop for a remarkable 17th Century German inlaid walnut ‘kas’ or cabinet, dated 1665.

A piece of exceptional presence and craftsmanship, the cabinet retains its original fret metalwork and key. An overhanging moulded cornice with ebonised detailing sits above a frieze inlaid with geometric lattice patterns, while the pair of large doors reveal richly figured walnut veneers enlivened with intricate marquetry. At the centre of each door, allegorical representations of Justice appear, blindfolded and holding her balance and sword. Beneath them, further inlaid panels depicting crowned lions, eagles and unicorns, suggesting a bespoke commission of considerable importance. Combining marquetry, carving, gilding and fine metalwork, the cabinet is a striking example of the artistry and ambition of 17th Century furniture making.

Offering a striking contrast, a dramatic 1960s starburst mirror by Chaty Vallauris, crafted in the Alpes-Maritimes region of France, hangs above an outstanding 18th Century Italian Neoclassical giltwood console. Finely carved and elegantly proportioned, the console is crowned with its original thick slab of richly figured veneered marble in shades of red, orange, pink, brown and cream. Exemplifying the sophistication of late 18th Century Italian design, the frieze showcases the skill of its makers, centred by a carved mask of Mercury, the winged messenger of the gods.

Wall Covering - Breakfast in Bed in Peacock Fig

Ebury chair by in Brio Fabric Fig
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09/06/2026

Launching 11.06.26

A meeting of two creative minds, connected by a shared love for timeless design, craftsmanship, and what truly makes a house a home — the enduring relationship between antiques and interiors.

07/06/2026

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Gazing outward with fervent gaze, an early 20th Century life-size bronze bust of Giuliano de’ Medici, younger brother of Lorenzo the Magnificent, and cast after Michelangelo’s celebrated original. The sculpture is raised upon one of a pair of substantial 19th Century French painted wooden pedestals of architectural rectangular form, each with a broad moulded top, fielded front, and deep plinth base.

Set against walls in Chatsworth Cream, an elegant late 19th Century French draper’s table, painted in a soft, diffused black, provides an elegant focal point. Resting upon it is a late 19th Century French alabaster and ormolu-mounted tazza, its shallow circular bowl encircled by gilt bronze and fitted with opposing mask handles. Beside it sit two wonderfully whimsical and beautifully modelled 19th Century terracotta monkeys, charmingly posed and attributed to Maison Giscard of Toulouse.

Suspended above is a striking and rare pair of 17th Century Italian Renaissance silk panels, likely originating from Venice or the Veneto region. Rich metal thread brocade is woven against a cerise silk ground with overlapping and interlacing foliate motifs. Nearby, a large-scale framed oil on board depicting flowers in a vase introduces jewel-like colour and bold, expressive brushwork. Taking centre stage is an elegant set of six 19th Century French wrought-iron garden armchairs, with graceful sabre legs, delicate curves and retaining their original weathered white painted finish.

Walls - Chatsworth Cream
From the new Chatsworth Collection

02/06/2026

𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘀 A behind the scenes look
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Our Latest Arrivals include a late 19th Century English five fold screen with steel engravings of ‘Anatomy’, by Doctor Fau 1849, a Mid 20th Century Swedish School oil on canvas painting called a ‘Tabletop Still Life’, an early 19th Century West Country hoopback Windsor armchair.
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This is only a few pieces of this week’s new stock, head over to the link in our bio to explore more…
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𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦? 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦!
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31/05/2026

𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 A behind the scenes look

Against deep green Flock walls stands a monumental early 19th Century Italian walnut bookcase, architectural in form and richly carved throughout. Four glazed upper doors open onto interior shelving, framed by a frieze of classical ornament and floral carving, while flanking pilasters are adorned with fruit and foliate drops of remarkable delicacy. Within sits a striking collection of early 20th Century French apothecary jars, in white glazed ceramic, domed lids, finials and softly timeworn gilt pharmaceutical labels, their restrained palette contrasting with the darkened backdrop.

On either side, a pair of 1940s French gilt-iron and crystal wall sconces bring vibrance and elegance. Rocaille rosettes unfurl into scrolling foliate arms, each terminating in three candle branches with scalloped drip pans and foliate nozzles, while faceted crystal drops catch and scatter the daylight.

Beneath, a pair of Mid-Century French two-tier brass side tables by Maison Jansen continue the glamorous feel. Their antiqued verre églomisé shelves support a pair of early 19th Century French hand-blown green glass preserving jars, once used for storing seasonal fruits and vegetables, now displaying jewel coloured peonies.

Completing the room is a Kingston armchair, inspired by the Howard & Sons ‘Ivor’ model, combining classic Howard arms with deep, generous cushions and an understated sense of comfort. Beside it stands a late 19th Century Italian polychrome guéridon with a leather inset top and tripod base, topped with a striking French Art Deco cut crystal decanter. Architectural in form, its square body is deeply cut with stepped horizontal bands rising to a faceted neck and original flat stopper - a final note of refinement and quiet glamour.

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From the new Chatsworth Collection

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26/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗜𝗡: 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘀 A look behind the scenes
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Our Latest Arrivals include a stunning 18th Century Italian original painted confessional box, from a private household, a 19th Century Spanish handsome pine chest of drawers in a later deep blue painted finish, and a collection of seven early to mid-20th Century French turned wooden millinery display stands.
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𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦? 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦!
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24/05/2026

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 A behind the scenes look

“Under the cherry blossoms none are strangers.” - Bashō

On Chatsworth Cream walls, a beautiful triptych by award winning artist Carla Groppi - ‘Sakura On FT Stitched’ - a mixed media piece of soft pastels, charcoal and cotton. Beneath, and reflecting the architectural forms of the triptych, is an impressive 19th Century Italian four door buffet sideboard, retaining its original green hued paint. Flanking either side, a pair of large scale 1930s French mirrored wall sconces in the Venetian/Rococo Revival taste, each formed with a shaped mirror plate and an articulated border of bevelled glass rods joined by faceted bosses.

A superb pair of 20th Century Italian ‘Fiandra’ armchairs by Magistrelli for Cassina sit below. These generous and comfortable chairs are finished with their original loosely fitted oatmeal covers, while an elegant 20th Century French chrome and leather foldable seat sits alongside. Accompanying the chairs, a very striking Mid-Century French coffee table with unusually woven bark and contrasting conical steel legs. A Mid-Century Tommaso Barbi bowl produced by B Ceramiche in creams and gold inlays sits above.

Walls - Chatsworth Cream
From the new Chatsworth Collection
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17/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 - A closer look
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“The thin notes of the mandolin came through the dusk.” Thomas Hardy
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Gazing out from flock-coloured walls is a captivating Mid-Century, South European school oil on canvas depicting a ‘Harlequin with Mandolin’, rendered in rich colours with confident, expressive lines. Framing the composition is a grand pair of 18th Century Italian water-gilded wall sconces, each with a sweeping mirrored shelf designed to reflect and amplify light. Intricately hand-carved with scrolling foliage and shell motifs, they display a collection of leather bound books, and a curated collection of late 20th Century Parisian decorative eggs in marble, ceramic, and lacquer. Each egg is mounted in gilt brass and steel, and executed in beautifully contrasting materials.
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Taking centre stage is a handsome early 20th Century French Louis XV style bureau plat, fitted with three frieze drawers beneath a gilt-tooled leather writing surface edged in brass, and raised on elegant cabriole legs, adorned with gilt bronze mounts. Above rests a rare trio of 20th Century Parisian books, bound in snakeskin. Introducing an architectural edge, is a Mid-Century French Jieldé articulated industrial desk lamp, with a hemispherical metal shade and gallery ring, its twin arms connected by adjustable knuckle joints and mounted on a substantial circular base. Alongside sits a statuesque 19th Century Swedish Gustavian side chair, finished in blue-grey paint with cabriole legs and a hessian seat pad.
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To the left, a decorative 19th Century Italian ‘Verona Bianco’ marble column fragment, raised on a modern base, adding a refined classical note to this elegant scene.
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Walls - Flock
From the new Chatsworth Collection
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Address

30 Long Street
Tetbury
GL88AQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30am
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441666505111

Website

http://www.lorfordsantiques.com/

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