Business Details
Expert Reclaimed Antiques & Bespoke Design Specialists
Antiques By Design is an innovative enterprise specialising in transforming antiques, reclaimed items, and aged materials into distinctive interior and exterior pieces. Our expertise lies in repurposing historical objects, from Victorian mirrors to agricultural implements, into bespoke furniture, lighting, and decorative elements. With a focus on sustainability and creativity, we collaborate closely with interior designers, hospitality businesses, and private clients to deliver custom solutions tailored to specific design visions. Our team, led by artisan Guy Chenevix-Trench, combines decades of craftsmanship with a passion for upcycling, as demonstrated through our contributions to BBC programmes like 'Money for Nothing'. By leveraging extensive sourcing networks and traditional techniques, we ensure each project reflects both historical character and modern functionality.Our commitment to quality is evident in every restored mirror, handcrafted chandelier, and repurposed cattle tank table, offering clients unique additions to their spaces. We welcome commission work, transforming personal ideas into original pieces that blend heritage with contemporary style. Located in Essex, we serve clients across the South East of England and beyond, prioritising direct consultation to understand individual requirements. Our dedication to ethical practices aligns with our 'Reclaim, Recycle, Reuse' philosophy, ensuring environmental responsibility without compromising aesthetic value. Through meticulous attention to detail and a deep appreciation for historical materials, we provide timeless creations that tell stories while meeting modern design needs.
Services
Reclaimed Lighting
Custom Furniture
Mirror Restoration
Garden Furniture
Lamp Shades
Antique Tables
Chandeliers
Console Units
Pub Tables
Commission Work
Highlights and features
- We offer bespoke commissions for interior designers and hospitality businesses
- Our team includes BBC programme artisan Guy Chenevix-Trench
- Specialists in transforming unusual items into designer lighting
- Customise aged materials into unique furniture pieces
- Extensive experience sourcing and restoring historical antiques
Services
Reclaimed Lighting
Transform unusual items like sports equipment and musical instruments into decorative lamps. Each piece combines historical character with modern functionality, offering unique lighting solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Our process preserves original features while ensuring electrical safety and practical illumination.
Custom Furniture
Create bespoke furniture from aged materials including galvanised cattle tanks and antique wood. We convert industrial remnants into console tables, coffee tables, and kitchen units that add distinctive style to interiors. Every piece maintains structural integrity while incorporating contemporary design elements.
Mirror Restoration
Restore Victorian and Regency-era iron and wooden window frames into decorative mirrors. Our specialists preserve original craftsmanship while reinforcing structures for modern use. Each restored mirror serves as a statement piece combining historical elegance with practical functionality in contemporary settings.
Garden Furniture
Adapt antique and reclaimed materials into durable garden furniture. We specialise in creating weather-resistant pieces that maintain historical charm while withstanding outdoor conditions. Our range includes benches, tables, and decorative elements that enhance exterior spaces with unique character.
Commission Work
Undertake bespoke projects based on client specifications. From concept development to final execution, we collaborate closely with clients to transform personal ideas into original pieces. Our process ensures each commission reflects individual requirements while maintaining our signature blend of heritage and modern design.
People
Guy Chenevix-Trench
Managing Director
Award-winning artisan and Managing Director with extensive experience in upcycling antiques. Featured on BBC's 'Money for Nothing', Guy specialises in transforming unusual items into designer lighting while maintaining historical integrity through expert craftsmanship.
Questions
What types of items do you transform into lighting?
We convert sports equipment, musical instruments, tools, and other unusual items into decorative lamps while preserving their original character.
Can I request custom furniture designs?
Yes, we welcome commission work and collaborate closely to create bespoke pieces tailored to your specific requirements and space.
Do you work with interior designers?
We specialise in providing custom solutions for interior designers, hotels, restaurants, and bars with nationwide sourcing capabilities.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Essex, we serve clients across the South East of England and beyond, offering nationwide delivery for finished pieces.
How are historical materials restored?
We use traditional techniques to restore Victorian mirrors and antique woodwork while reinforcing structures for modern practical use.
Can I visit your workshop?
Viewing is available by appointment at our location in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, near Maldon.
