The Old Cinema, London's antique and vintage department store, opened on Chiswick High Road in 1979. The Old Cinema was just that, a local picture house circa 1908 to 1934, when it was relinquished and remained dark for two decades- apart from a brief spell as parachute storage during WWII.
The building reopened in the 1950's selling Victorian furniture and was soon attracting a strong export market as traditional British antiques became the vogue around Europe, America and Japan.This magnificent gilded dome ceiling was uncovered during the refurbishment and is one of the few remaining features of the original cinema interior, along with the original proscenium arch framing the cinema screen.
The building reopened in the 1950's selling Victorian furniture and was soon attracting a strong export market as traditional British antiques became the vogue around Europe, America and Japan.This magnificent gilded dome ceiling was uncovered during the refurbishment and is one of the few remaining features of the original cinema interior, along with the original proscenium arch framing the cinema screen.
Services
Contact
Report
Visit our store in West London for a unique destination shopping experience set in a former picture house. The Old Cinema is in Chiswick, West London, and is easily reached by car or public transport. Exit the A4 at either Chiswick Roundabout or Hogarth Roundabout and follow signs to Chiswick High Road.
Fireplaces
Report
The Old Cinema is proud to be the London showroom for English Fireplaces. Established since 2004, English Fireplaces offers a wide range of hand carved marble, limestone and sandstone fireplaces that combine the finest quality with outstanding value. Clients will find a carefully selected range, ideal for homes across the capital, on our first floor.
Reviews
Be the first to review The Old Cinema.
Write a Review
