Posted on November 23, 2023
As the festive season of generosity and goodwill descends upon us, the challenge of finding the perfect gift takes centre stage. In an era where concerns about waste and environmental impact are more prominent than ever, why not add a touch of sustainability to your holiday gift-giving? There's a treasure trove of unique, pre-loved antique items across the picturesque Cotswolds. Discover these fantastic shops to find gifts that are as eco-friendly as they are charming, ensuring your Christmas cheer is shared with both your loved ones and Mother Earth.
Station Mill Antiques
Station Mill Antiques Centre in Chipping Norton, is home to 80 high quality, reputable antique dealers so there’s no shortage of unique antiques to browse and give as the perfect gift. You may also find one or two items for yourself or some amazing vintage Christmas decorations for the home! Open 10am-5pm Monday until Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays, there’s plenty of time to get lost in this maze of carefully curated antiques and interiors.
The Oscar Collective
Located in the beautiful Gloucestershire, The Oscar Collective specialises in furniture, art and decorative pieces from the artful mid-century period across Europe, with antiques from across the pond hailing to the glitz and glamour Hollywood Regency era. The Oscar Collective also has a wide collection of 19th and 20th Century French objets d’art. There’s no real specification for what items they’ll collect or have in stock, this it due to the business owner and front runner, Lizzie Gordon, who specifies that she collects ‘beautiful objects and great design, with colour, texture' and that she'll 'source anything that catches our eye or gives heart palpitations’.
Original House
Original House, situated just north of Cirencester, specialises in sourcing 'unique and unusual interior objects.' This includes a wide range of items from vintage industrial furniture and lighting to antique painted French furniture and select mid-century pieces. Original House aims not only to collect beautifully designed classics but also pieces that possess the patina and charm that only age and good use can bestow. With a showroom open by appointment only, you can secure one of their pieces with worldwide shipping. Alternatively, storage can be arranged if you prefer to move your new favourite antique pieces yourself! Plus, with a Christmas sale currently underway offering up to 50% off on selected items, you might just discover the perfect gift at an unbeatable price!
The Vintage Entertainer
The Vintage Entertainer boasts a stunningly curated collection of antique and vintage decorative items for the home. We're personally smitten with almost every piece of glassware that The Vintage Entertainer has ever stocked. Tania Fawcett, the owner and operator of The Vintage Entertainer, is the daughter of two antique and fine art dealers. Having grown up in auction houses, her eye for selecting pieces is finely tuned and never misses! Located in Tetbury, and open from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, you'll have the entire day to hunt for the perfect glassware, bar toppers, serveware, or a select range of antique furniture pieces!
Walter Bull and Son
A family-run business since 1815, Walter Bull and Son, based in Cirencester, are renowned for selling beautiful modern jewellery and silver from a carefully curated and unique antique collection. They also provide clients with on-site experts who can create bespoke designs and builds. In addition to new jewellery, Walter Bull and Sons offer a wide range of second-hand pieces, which includes beautiful vintage diamond and gemstone rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and boxes. A visit here won't leave you disappointed. You can also view their collection online and speak to a team member for any information you may need.
Lorfords Antiques
At Lorfords Antiques, there's a belief that every antique, big or small, has its own story to tell. Each piece brims with individuality that deserves to be showcased and appreciated. This belief led to a unique selling style, with two open-plan hangars based in Tetbury. Having this large space means that the over 5,000 antiques which Lorfords stocks can be displayed exactly as they would be within a buyer's home. They also offer a concierge-style delivery system. If you want to gift a larger piece, you can have it delivered directly to the recipient's home. You'll just need to figure out how to hide it from them!