Our next fair takes place at Lords on Sunday 27th May. The Midcentury Modern Show, Lords Cricket Ground, The Nursery Pavilion, North Gate, London NW8 8QN. 10-4pm Tickets can be bought from www.Modernshows.com 

 ’The brilliantly curated Modern Shows is a must-visit event for anyone after original mid-century design.’
Charlotte Abrahams, freelance design writer FT How to Spend it, Guardian, Observer, Elle
The Midcentury Show returns for a second time to the spiritual home of cricket for what is to become a biannual affair which showcases the best mid-century dealers bang in the heart of St John’s Wood. Enjoy walking around and chatting to 50 top dealers selling design classics from the behemoths of design including Wegner, Eames, Jacobsen, Nelson and Day. The prime Scandinavian, American and European 30s to 80s furniture and homeware will get collectors and midcentury fans scrabbling for their cheque books. Previous attendees include Mary ‘queen of shops’ Portas and the man who created both Wallpaper and Monocle Mr Tyler Brule. Last year’s hits were quirky pieces like polished American chrome traffic lights, cigarette machines, an antique maternity table and a polished chrome children’s car. This year we have so much more in store for you, we can’t wait to go shopping ourselves.  As quoted on the Midcentury Modern website.

Tickets £6 in advance, £7 on the day

If you do not receive complimentary tickets, then please contact us. This fair offers a huge selection of Antiques ranging from the 17th century folk art to original 18th century French/English furniture to the later distressed more decorative French/Swedish furniture. There are also an increasing number of good 20th century dealers selling various pieces from the vintage, art deco and 1940′s/1950′s period. The 20thmidcentury period is well covered.

We have just updated the website with some nice mirrors and objects and also have a pair of bespoke armchairs and a single large armchair which are also featured.

Mid-century modern furniture is still very much in vogue. Due to Interiors magazines such as House and Garden and World of Interiors, as well as Sunday supplements, people are seeing more and more that it is possible to mix 18th century pieces of furniture and complementing them with some quirky retro, vintage objects or good 20th century design furniture.  This is a positive trend which helps both modern design and traditional dealers work together and do business.

Some decorative and large abstract paintings have now been added to the site.

Our stock now needs to be replenished, so we will be off on buying trip in the next couple of weeks. We will keep you posted.

A new year and a fresh start. Preparations for Battersea are in full swing. We have found some interesting pieces of stock by good designers. Here are a few descriptions of items which will be shown on our stand at the www.Decorativefair.com.

An original Bird cage chair by Harry Bertoia dating from 1952. It is made from a grid of chrome plated stainless-steel wire and has been recovered in a red fabric  sympathetic to the original. “Bertoia worked with Charles and Ray Eames at the Evans Products Company, developing techniques for moulding plywood, however after several disagreements over his contract he then began working for Knoll. In 1946 he moved to Pennsylvania to be close to the Knoll factory and within four years he had established his own design and sculpting studio, producing designs such as the very successful innovative wire chairs. Bertoia’s designs not only addressed functional requirements but, like his sculptures, were also studies in form and space.” nb quoted from Design of the 20th century , by Charlotte and Peter Fiel.

Also for sale will be a bronze metal and glass coffee table by Jacques Quinet. Quinet was a French decorator and designer who produced beautiful classically inspired furniture of very high quality. He decorated hotels, offices, universities and was also commissioned by private clients.

We have been lucky to find three stunning ceiling lights, two of which are a pair of very large plaster ceiling lights and a beautiful gilt metal Italian ceiling light by Guglielmo Ulrich. Ulrich’s lights are extremely decorative and have the most beautiful sculptural forms. They are stunning when lit up but also when they are not. Due to their classical feel they can suit almost any interior.

A good selection of mid-century modern paintings will also be on display.

We do hope we will see you at the Decorative Fair. If you have not received one of our invitations, do contact us and we will send one by post or email. This ticket will admit two people to a free entrance.

Marketing the website is an ongoing affair and we have now joined the website www.modernshows.com. By visiting this website you will have access to other 20th century design dealers and be able to view a whole range of vintage and retro furniture, mid-century furniture and modern designs.  For the past year and a half you can also find us listed on www.ffenss.com

Finding good pieces of stock is proving more and more difficult, however it is the better pieces of objects, lighting and furniture that for us seem to be selling the best. Clients and decorators are maybe buying slightly less but are definitely deciding to choose the top end pieces.  Though initially more expensive to invest in, these items are more likely at  least, to hold their value or at best to increase in value.

The festive season can be a mixed one for dealers. There are so many sales offered in the big retail outlets,  it is naturally tempting to buy the bargains. However for those seeking the individual presents buying from dealers is often the most interesting, exciting and best place to shop.

We have just added a good selection of vases which make beautiful presents. If you are based in London or just outside we will get your purchases delivered on time for Christmas. Do not forget to look at our paintings website as well www.galeriedekerangal.com

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you at the next Battersea Decorative Fair starting on the 24th January 2012

 Amongst our new purchases are a pair of Mathieu Mategot chairs. A rarely seen model. A fantastic blue glass framed with speckled gold Barovier & Toso table mirror with its original glass. A pair of very good gilded plaster wall lights in the manner of Serge Roche, which would suit both a classic and modern interior. A very elegant pair of armchairs by the American decorator/ designer Harvey Probber.

Other items are in the process of being restored, rewired or reupholstered but will be updated to the site as soon as they are ready.

There has also been added a small selection of affordable objects perfect if you are looking to buy unique presents. Paintings are also being updated onto our paintings website  www.galeriedekerangal.com

The website is now updated with new stock amongst which features a stunning mirrored base Italian dining table, a gilded iron console with a solid yew top. This piece was designed in the 1970′s as a limited edition. We also have a pair of good Jacques Adnet style armchairs recovered in grey velvet and a pair of Mathieu Mategot bedside tables.

Projects at the moment are to refurnish a flat in London, which includes advising on art works and sourcing furniture and lighting to give the flat a more stylish and individual look.

New designs of bespoke furniture will be coming soon and we will keep you updated on our next fair.