Changes in Alfies

We thought we would bring you up to speed with a number of changes in Alfies, we have some new additions to the market and some dealers have expanded.


Firstly James Hope on the second floor, James deals in European decorative art and design from late 19th to mid 20th Century. His bold paintings and ceramics make for a really stunning addition to the second floor. A must see for art enthusiasts.





Tin Tin Collectibles, who have a stand on the ground floor have expanded to the second floor where they stock exclusively antique and vintage luggage and travel accessories. There is a wide range of sizes and styles available.





Another dealer who has taken on an additional stand is Barry Landsman. His ground floor unit of British 18th and 19th Century watercolours has broadened to small pieces of furniture and other decorative items from the same period. You can find Barry's additional stand on the first floor.


Modo Italia have moved to a bigger space on the first floor occupying Bent Ply's previous stand. The bigger space has allowed for a great display area for their fantastic and unusual Italian furniture, art and ceramics.




Bent Ply have moved to their own shop on Lisson Grove, just seconds away from Alfies. The shop is a fantastic space and is perfect for their stock of avant garde 20th Century furniture. This is well worth a visit on your way either to or from Alfies.

Sex and The City 2

Yesterday I found a candy striped red and white dress in Deborah Woolf's beautiful shop. As it turns out it is the same dress Charlotte wore in Sex and The City 2. Amazing! It is not the exact dress, as you can see by the photos her dress was altered slightly and taken up one level of stripes, but it is by the same designer and is vintage.

This is an early 1980s or even late 1970s dress by designer Victor Costa in mint condition. This is a size 10. Deborah is selling this one for a snip at £250. If you are a Sex and the City fan this is the ultimate tribute to their impeccable on-screen wardrobe and absolutely perfect for summer! Buy it now before somebody else beats you to it!

Vintage Festival

This month is all about festivals and summer holidays! If you have been lucky enough to enjoy a sunny and mud free Glastonbury or are planning on attending one of the other numerous festivals both in the UK and abroad here is some vintage inspiration to help you stand out from the crowd!

From a pair of killer sunglasses, to a full on maxi dress, statement jewellery and sun hats, wearing a few key pieces of vintage is a great way to create a truly unique and individual style. Plus you won't catch anyone else in the same thing!

Not only is vintage great as most pieces are generally one-off, you are also buying something usually of a much higher quality than the high street and keeping clear of mass production. Wearing vintage may just be a style choice for some, but it's also a way to be green which many festivals such as the Secret Garden Party, Green Man, and Bestival also try to promote.

Here are our favourite vintage summer essentials (in no particular order):

1.Summer Playsuits
This one from Deborah Woolf Vintage has cute mini shorts to wear underneath!

2. Wedges
You have got to love these vintage Carvela green wedges, perfect to wear with a pretty summer dress! Also from Deborah Woolf Vintage.


3. Maxi Dresses
Stand out and look stunning in this bold red maxi dress from Persiflage.


4. Sunglasses
Add a bit of glamour with these amazing gold sunglasses from The Girl Can't Help It.

5. Hawaiian Shirts
The Girl Can't Help It has a huge range of summer shirts to brighten up the man in your life!


6.Statement Earrings
These ones are from the 1960s and are made from fish scales! Find them in Deborah Woolf Vintage.


This summer make sure to include some vintage pieces in your wardrobe! Not only will you recycle and promote brilliant craftsmanship, you'll look amazing too!

Stars and Stripes

American Independence Day or as the Americans call it, the Fourth of July, commemorates the United States independence form the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1776. It’s commonly celebrated with fireworks, parades and parties and is a great chance to indulge in the fantastic nostalgia that the American dream has instilled all over the world.

Think of the stars and stripes or Hollywood glamour as a great way to inspire a summer picnic or themed cocktail party.

Have a look here for some Alfies hand-picked inspiration:

A selection of American cocktail shakers, some with glasses and ice bowl.Robinson Antiques

Or why not introduce some American 50s style furniture into your home with these selection of chairs from Thirteen Interiors and The Upholstery Workshop.

Set of 4 American 1950's chrome dining chairs re-upholstered in red leatherette with white piping.Thirteen Interiors

A 1950's chair from a set of 6 chairs which has been re-upholstered by The Upholstery Workshop.

Or if you don't fancy hosting your own party, why not treat yourself to a Deluxe Rooftop burger with fries and a soda at the rooftop café?

London Festival of Architecture

From 25th June to 4th July, Church Street will become a hive of activity as this year's London Festival of Architecture takes over, providing an exciting line up of events. Forming part of this years Festival of Architecture, Anatomy Of A Street will unfold in shop windows and market stalls along Church Street and includes an engaging audio guide, the exhibition of research materials, installation of maps, photographic and video works along with performances by a variety of artists, activists and architects and other interactive elements for all visitors to enjoy.

All of this will take place alongside Church Street's busy market and on the second floor at Alfies! There will be a sound installation set up by the szovetseg39 design group as part of the festival.

If you haven't visited us already, Church Street is a diverse and bustling street with a large street market selling fruit, veg, and practical items set in contrast to many antique shops, an art gallery and of course, Alfies Antique Market. It's great to have such a fantastic community on our doorstep and be able to take part in events such as this one!

Make sure to come in and take part!

For more information about the London Festival of Architecture please click here
You can find out more about the history of Church Street here

Alfies' 3rd Nostalgia Saturday - 60's/70's

Dear All,

Please join us this Saturday for the last of our events series, while being very excited about it, we have to admit to being a tad sad as we've had such a good time at the past two Nostalgia Saturdays. So let's make this one even better!

Of course we have taken care of a fantastic musical backdrop for your listening pleasures, please see below:

The following images are just a taster of the wonderful things waiting for you to be discovered here at Alfies. We believe that this is an especially lovely selection of designs typical to this weekend's featured era.

1960s Gold & Diamand Brooch by Zeeba Jewels

1970s Floral Maxidress by Persiflage

1970s Marble Coffee Table by Lorna Lee Leslie

Grey Sofa by CR Designs

As always, Mark and his friendly team in the Rooftop Restaurant will be happy to whip up some delicious treats so be sure to pop by for a snack enjoying the sun on the terrace!

You can still RSVP to info@alfiesantiques.com or call 020 7723 6066 to receive our lovely event directory for you to print out and bring along on Saturday.

Nostalgia Saturday 1960s -1970s

We're all looking forward to our third and last Nostalgia Saturday which focuses on 1960s - 1970s. On the day we will be featuring dealers that have lovely selections of items from this period. Below are a few of the dealers and an insight into their stands.

Persiflage

This is a real treasure trove of a shop located on the second floor, with a fantastic and affordable range of vintage clothes and accessories. From pretty 1960's day dresses to elegant sequin gowns, Persiflage is a must for any vintage fashion lover.

Francesca Martire

Found on the first floor, Francesca's stock includes usual decoratives, lighting, glass, furniture and some beautiful costume jewellery.

Zeeba Jewels

Sormeh has a vast selection of exquisite antique and vintage jewellery with many one off, specially designed pieces.

Biis Century

One of five dealers in The Quad, Biis Century specialises in 20th century furniture sourced from all over the world.

CR Design

The newest dealer in The Quad, CR Design specialises in continental 20th Century furniture and lighting.

Mark it in your calenders, 19th June for Alfies last Nostalgia Saturday!

Fathers' Day - 20th June

We thought we'd give you plenty of warning about Fathers' Day this year. The temptation is to leave any present buying until the last minute, but you know you'll end up getting your Dad a CD or book!

So we've had a wander round Alfies for you and picked out some highlights that might appeal to your Pops. Something that will be a bit different and show him what he means to you...

If your Dad's a dapper dresser then how about Hell to Pay's collection of men's vintage. The prices are reduced so you are sure to pick up something that is not only suave and sophisticated but bargainous to boot.

Robinson Antiques is a good place to stop off with a fine selection of Art Deco accessories, including silverplate cocktailware, cufflinks and lighters.

While at Goldsmith & Perris, browse for a Fathers' Day gift amongst everything from hip-flasks to champagne buckets, matchstrikers to magnifying glasses and card-holders to paper knives.

Our jewellery dealers have a great range of cufflinks to choose from, whether looking for some 1970s cocktail classics, or more elegant Edwardian styles.

But if you are really stuck, or your Dad is a tricky one to choose for, there are always Alfies Gift Certificates. A sure-fire hit...

Happy Fathers' Day Dads!