EUROPEAN SOURCING

CHARM of EUROPEAN antiques 

Antique buying patterns revolve around French finery as if one of the Louis' cast a spell to draw future generations towards the republic. Like modern day, #GlobalDesignInspiration dictated home fashion. The bourgeoise wanted to keep up with the aristocracy. The styles of the Parisian kings trickled down to French countryside. When Swedish King Gustaf visited, he was so inspired by Versailles that he sent his craftsmen to create their version of the Louis 16th furniture - creating a style today known as Gustavian.  Everyone was influencing everyone else. The Brits were traveling the world with their Grand Tour and word of what was happening in the world of interiors spread. Meanwhile the Dutch had discovered their own recipe for porcelain and began copying the Chinese, and the Spanish occupation of Flanders influenced an entire period of Flemish antiques. You see all of this firsthand sourcing with us at The Antiques Diva & Co, where we connect the antiques with the history and culture - the terroir - giving you #morethanantiques.

as everything we do is customized, please click on a location below to learn about the types of buying services we offer our clients.

TOUR LOCATIONS


FRANCE        

Antiquing in France is an art in itself. Speaking the language and knowing the local lifestyle help when perusing the Paris fleamarket or the French countryside for antiques. You tell us what you’re looking for and our antiques buying experts will custom-plan a route just for you. They translate and negotiate, maximizing your time and money. Whether you’re looking to source the Paris Flea Market or going further afield in Provence, Bordeaux, or the North of France, our local buyers have relationships with the best French antique dealers. Click below for some examples of tour itineraries.

Email toma@antiquesdiva.com to custom-plan your route.

       ENGLAND

England could be considered the one-stop-shop for antiques being a global melting pot. If you’re looking for showroom-ready inventory that does not need restoration, consider booking our to the trade #englanddeballages tour, visiting secret sources off the beaten path in the English countryside. Ask about our hybrid tours, combining antiques with English gardens and country manor visits. The Antiques Diva & Co custom plans the buying event for each client, taking into account their style, budget, and timeline. Click below for some examples of tour itineraries.

Email toma@antiquesdiva.com to custom-plan your route.

ITALY       

From dodging Vespa’s in the hustle and bustle of the Roman and Renaissance cities to cruising the softly undulating hills of the Tuscan countryside, Italy is brimming treasures just waiting to be uncovered.  This is the perfect country to plan multi-day, bespoke buying experience, going from Milan to Florence to Siena or a hilltop village in between, finding the best prices on mid-century pieces, contemporary ceramics and glass to a gorgeous selection of rustic farmhouse and more traditional antiques.  Our Italy antiques sourcing expert will take the guesswork out of where to go, creating well-researched itineraries, translating and negotiating on your behalf the entire time.

     GERMANY   

Buy where others don’t buy! When it comes to antiques, Berlin is probably Europe’s best-kept secret. Though one of the hottest spots on the map for tourists… big buyers forget Berlin exists when it comes to stocking their stores. With a fast-growing number of antique and modern furniture shops and more flea markets than any other city in Europe, it’s time to put the artsy German capital on the map for international buyers seeking antiques and vintage! Wanting mid-century modern – but don’t want to pay Danish or Italian prices? Double Check. Again Berlin is the answer. 

BELGIUM        

Serious shoppers in-the-know go to Belgium to buy antiques, vintage and decorative pieces at positively brilliant prices. Our local Belgium Antiques Buying Experts travel to our favorite sources including European antique warehouses and by-appointment-only secret antique shops off the beaten path, all the while translating and negotiating on your behalf. From classic French furniture to tabletop items and smalls, Belgium offers a variety of French flea market pieces for the antiques lover.

      NETHERLANDS

The Netherlands is home to more by-appointment-only antique shops than any other country in Europe. Knowing which doorbell to ring in Holland gains you access to the best private antique stores. We’ll take you (virtually) into hidden courtyards, shopping for everything from antique mirrors to armoires, fine paintings and Delft to Art Deco diamonds. Meander into the Dutch countryside enjoying fairy-tale villages, antiques wholesale warehouses, a slew of small vendors, architectural salvage stores and oh so much more!

SWEDEN & DENMARK        

We offer Denmark and Sweden remote antiques buying experiences for trade members as well as private individuals. With access to wholesale sources, our local buying experts specialize in virtually transporting you off the beaten path down pine tree lined lanes to sources you would never find on your own. We custom plan your itinerary, translate and negotiate on your behalf as well as explain historical details and important facts about the pieces you are buying. Most importantly, we help you navigate the murky international waters for exporting Swedish antiques, liaising you with international shippers and helping to secure appropriate customs documentation from vendors. Your local Sweden and Denmark antiques expert helps in filling out customs paperwork so you can bring your purchases home sweet home across the pond.

Whether you’re looking to buy one specific piece or wanting to fill an entire container,

our personal shopping antique buying guides share their vast knowledge of secret sources to take you to all the right places.

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