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Get Vintage Furniture from the Best Shops in London

by Myla Clark Article Publisher
Vintage furniture is as an antidote to all expensive furniture. With focus on quality and affordability you can celebrate life with vintage furniture dating back to mid-century from the 50s without costing the earth! So here is the privilege to have vintage eclectic chairs, tables of Ercol and G-Plan, barware, kitchenalia, lampshades, mirrors and lighting at your best shops.
 
Elemental
 
Elemental is a furniture shop in London located within Spitalfields market as a dedicated shop. The store had been procuring industrial pieces right since the first half of the 20th century. Desks, cabinets and work benches from workshops across England are the available pieces at Elemental. The pieces are sturdy despite the ageing facade. To spruce up a well worn hearty piece Elemental has all the resources.

Alfies Antiques
 
The antique and vintage emporium is well known and indeed the whole of the UK. Celebrities and their interior designers frequent here but not everything comes at movie star prices. This is a good place to grab serious stylish decor statement piece that will make your room glisten.

The Old Cinema
 
Antique, vintage, retro – The Old Cinema has it all. Find art deco, Edwardian, industrial, upcycled, Indian, and Arts furniture here. The prices are pretty reasonable. Get a substantial desk or chairs for a few hundred pounds.

Old Spitalfields Market
 
Every Thursday Old Spitalfields market comes live with its vintage furniture. It is worth mentioning that budget shoppers find all sorts of little things there to spruce of the home in just a few pounds.

Portobello Road Market
 
This is technically the world’s largest antique market. Those who have been to this Notting Hill haunt will know it as a busy market. Some 1,000 dealers are selling all kinds of antique goods. Some are expensive while others are cheap. If you are in the midst of furnishing it is worth fighting through the crowds to visit and pick up a treasure or two.

Tips for buying Vintage furniture

Buying vintage furniture from furniture store UK means paying less and garnishing your home in the most unique style. Bringing vintage furniture into home means performing the most earth-friendly act as the furniture belongs to a specific era. Vintage furniture will be 30 to 40 years old. Some tips top select them wisely are,

Furniture with Good Bones: Drawers should slide out easily and upholstered pieces should have good sturdy frames. It would be great to find familiar brand names but do not confine to brands only. Look for other manufacturers who may be less expensive. Just remember to look for furniture that is well made.

Ignore Scratches: Don't let minor scratches scare you. If it is a truly remarkable piece get it professionally refinished.

Bargain Better: Use scary scratches for bargaining. If the piece is worth buying use the evidence of damage to bargain. Be sure it can be fixed and the repairs does not drive up the total cost.
 
Re-purpose for Style: Re purposing the furniture will be fine. Use small table for a nightstand as unusual furniture offers own distinct style.

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