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Altfield Address

Altfield

2/22 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London, , SW10 0XE
Tel: 020-7351 5893 Fax: 020-7376 5667 The Stable Yard, Seend Manor, High St, Seend, Nr Melksham, Wiltshire, , SN12 6NX
Tel: 01380-828808 Fax: 01380-828749

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Furniture / Ethnic Furniture & Accessories

Since 1982 Altfield has been established as one of the leading dealers in antique Chinese furniture; specialists in 18th and 19th century Ming-style country furniture from regional China. Each item is purchased in its original, unrestored condition, then restored in their own workshop where they ensure traditional joinery techniques are employed in the restoration process.

Furniture / Reproduction Furniture

Reproductions of 18th and 19th century rosewood Ming-style country furniture from regional China: cabinets, chairs, stools, tables, coffers and daybeds that harmonize with contemporary interiors.

Lighting / Unusual Lighting

Wide range of lighting produced in their own workshops; mainly converted vases and temple jars, but also cloisonné, blown glass, blue and white or monochrome porcelains, lacquer and metal. Only the best components: brass bulb sockets, polished brass capping plates for the necks of the vases, gold wiring flex and, when required, a hand-turned wooden base.

Lighting / Contemporary Lighting

Wide range of lighting produced in their own workshops; mainly converted vases and temple jars, but also cloisonné, blown glass, blue and white or monochrome porcelains, lacquer and metal. Only the best components: brass bulb sockets, polished brass capping plates for the necks of the vases, gold wiring flex and, when required, a hand-turned wooden base.

Wallpaper / Textured Wallpaper (Flock, Hessian, Anaglypta)

Altfield represents Innovations In Wallcoverings, Elizabeth Dow, and also has its own extensive collection of wallcoverings and papers on display in their showroom at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. From vinyls to ecofriendly wallpapers, silk, linen and fabric wallpapers to glassbeaded and textured wallpapers. Shown here is Edo Silk, a fine silk wallpaper in nine colours. One of over 30 different fabric wallcovering they offer.

Fabrics / Real & Fake Leather/Suede

Altfield represents Moore & Giles leather, one of the premier leather lines in the world. Moore & Giles are world famous for their contemporary colours and commitment to the quality of their hides. Altfield also offers faux leathers for when leather is not an appropriate material to use. Faux leathers & suedes are also in the Brentano and Pollack collections.

Fabrics / Velvet/Corduroy/Chenille

Altfield's own range of silks, including pure silk damasks; plain & strié velvets, plus contemporary sheers. Stunning textured range from Innovations; faux Amazon skins, weaves and woven raffia from Brentano; rich silks and velvets by Chella Textiles.

Fabrics / Silk

Altfield and the brands they represent have an extensive selection of traditional and contemporary silk fabrics, from sateens, dupions, damasks, brocades and velvets etc. Shown here are some of the Altfield Silk collection.

Fabrics / Major Fabric Companies

Altfield represents a number of the world's leading fabric houses at its Design Centre Chelsea Harbour showroom. Brands include Brentano Fabrics, Elizabeth Dow, Pollack, Westbury Textiles, Chella Textiles. All are on display with full sampling available. Shown here are fabrics from Westbury Textiles.

Antiques & 20th Century Classics / Other Antique Dealers & Useful Services

Since 1982 Altfield has been established as one of the leading dealers in antique Chinese furniture; specialists in 18th and 19th century Ming-style country furniture from regional China. Each item is purchased in its original, unrestored condition, then restored in their own workshop where they ensure traditional joinery techniques are employed in the restoration process.

Accessories & Decorative Features / Bronze & Metal

Bronze vases and sculptures of Buddhas. Antique and modern silver bowls and decorative accessories. Free-drawn and hand-painted Japanese screens, chinoiserie wallpaper panels and China trade art. Also European subject matter such as botanical studies. Facsimile maps of China and Asia. Castiglione plates of the Summer Palace in Beijing. Blue & white and monochrome porcelain vases and temple jars.

Furniture / Screens

Traditional folding screens inspired by 17th century Japanese designs. They are made of paper and wood; gold, silver or metal leaf is applied to the paper and the painting is then done on the gilded surface.

Wallpaper / Metallic Wallpaper

Altfield represents Innovations In Wallcoverings, Elizabeth Dow, and also has its own extensive collection of wallcoverings and papers on display in their showroom at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour - from vinyls to ecofriendly and textured wallpapers. Shown here are papers from the Metalessence Collection.

Wallpaper / Contemporary Wallpaper

Altfield represents Innovations In Wallcoverings, Elizabeth Dow, and has its own extensive collection of wallcoverings and papers on display in their showroom at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour - from vinyls to eco-friendly and textured wallpapers. Shown here is Nautilus, a Mica Crystal wallpaper.

Accessories & Decorative Features / Ceramics

Blue & white and monochrome porcelain vases and temple jars. Free-drawn and hand-painted Japanese screens, chinoiserie wallpaper panels and China trade art. Also European subject matter such as botanical studies. Facsimile maps of China and Asia. Castiglione plates of the Summer Palace in Beijing. Bronze vases and sculptures of Buddhas. Antique and modern silver bowls and decorative accessories.

Lighting / Traditional Lighting

Wide range of lighting produced in their own workshops; mainly converted vases and temple jars, but also cloisonné, blown glass, blue and white or monochrome porcelains, lacquer and metal. Only the best components: brass bulb sockets, polished brass capping plates for the necks of the vases, gold wiring flex and, when required, a hand-turned wooden base.

Wallpaper / Trompe l'oeil Wallpaper

Altfield represents Innovations In Wallcoverings, Elizabeth Dow, and has its own extensive collection of wallcoverings and papers on display in their showroom at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Shown here is Origami - a wood veneer wallpaper.

Artwork / Prints & Photographs

Free-drawn and hand-painted Japanese screens, chinoiserie wallpaper panels and China trade art. Also European subject matter such as botanical studies. Facsimile maps of China and Asia. Castiglione plates of the Summer Palace in Beijing. Blue & white and monochrome porcelain vases and temple jars. Bronze vases and sculptures of Buddhas. Antique and modern silver bowls and decorative accessories.

Children's Items / Children's Fabrics & Wallpapers

For London Design Week 2012 Altfield has launched a new range of childrens' fabrics from Brochier featuring whimsical birds, camels and penquins, ideal for curtains or upholstery in young one's rooms.