The 2019 London House and Garden Festival brings together three key home and lifestyle events, House Fair and Grow London, Spirit of Summer Fair and The Art and Antiques Fair, Olympia (19 – 28 June).
Each event offers an eclectic range of products from antiques to contemporary art, with a focus on craftsmanship, quality, design, interior and garden trends as well as luxury lifestyle.
If you haven’t time to visit you can still find armchair inspiration from our stunning selected pieces which we have put together for you below. Whatever your budget from high street chic to bespoke furniture or collectable art there is something for everyone.
Be inspired, and create your own personalised room set however large or small your space. From outdoor garden ideas to colourful interior trends, add a personalised lifestyle touch to your home and celebrate summer living.
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From left: Display Dummy Factice bottles, Sassie from £495.00; Yellow Velvet Verity Chair, Orchid Furniture £495.00; Velvet handmade lampshades, Bay Design from £55.00; Blue Ceramic Urchin Jug, Orchid Furniture £29.00; All Together by Max Todd, Callaghans of Shrewsbury £1,950.00.
House Fair & Grow London
If the interior or exterior of your home is in need of a refresh, make a beeline for HOUSE & GROW. There’s an unmissable line up of interior design brands, and a varied array of lighting solutions, together with high-end design products, including luxury textiles, furniture, flooring and ceramics, as well as numerous kitchen and bathroom ideas.
Spirit of Summer Fair
Spirit of Summer brings together a vast array of independent boutiques and designer brands selling everything from jewellery and children’s clothing, to hand-crafted products and one-off pieces not found on the high street.
The Art & Antiques Fair
Enjoy London’s longest running art and antiques fair, where all content is vetted to guarantee quality and originality. You can buy with confidence from 160 leading British and international art galleries and antique dealers. Discover an inspirational array of furniture, art, sculpture, decorative pieces and jewellery from a wide range of periods and styles – there is a piece for every room.
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From left: Velvet handmade lampshades, Bay Design from £55.00; Layla rug, Lalla London £650.00; Elara Torus Lamp, Collectiviste £139.00; Floor lamps, Collectiviste from £125.00.
Our favourite suppliers
Discover some of our favourites here:
Sassie – Vintage specialists
Sassie.co.uk is a unique vintage website, specialising in some of the best vintage designer handbags, clutch bags, purses, and wallets, from brands such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Chanel + many more.
Lalla London – sustainable and ethically sourced rugs
Lalla are passionate about quality, creativity and sustainability. Each rug is unique, made from only natural materials, celebrating craftsmanship and the individuality of handmade design. Every rug is ethically sourced, supporting women’s weaving cooperatives throughout the Atlas Mountains.
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From left: Villa Marcello Prosecco, Petersham Cellar £18.50/bottle; Giraffe tray, Orchid Furniture £35.00; Sinalco original poster, Red Door Posters £1,200 (other posters range in price from £50.00 upwards).
Red Door Posters – “Lifestyle” posters: travel, tourism, fashion and consumer goods
Red Door Posters focus on original vintage posters.
The Space to Play – wooden play spaces for children
Jonny Allams designs and builds Play Spaces for children. Projects include school playgrounds, school libraries, private playhouses and children’s bedrooms.
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From left: Little Grayling bronze sculpture by Richard Smith, Callaghans of Shrewsbury £1,550.00; Sunshine Navy bundle bed, Bundle Beds £199.99; Child’s treehouse, The Space to Play from £3,000.00; Little Owl bronze sculpture by Richard Smith, Callaghans of Shrewsbury £1,920.00.
Bay Design – bespoke ribbon lampshades
Bespoke ribbon lampshades designed with a French heritage of soft voiles and intricate trimmings, which are worked perfectly within a range of home settings.
Orchid Furniture
Classic and traditional designs in furniture, lighting and accessories, with a nod to the oriental style at affordable prices.
Callaghans – Sculptures and art
Specialising in European 19th and 20th Century oils and watercolours, as well as period fine furniture, Italian glassware, ceramics and bronze sculptures.
Jeroen Markies – Art Deco specialist
Jeroen Markies specialises in original Art Deco. They also offer a range bronze sculpture by iconic Art Deco artists such as Lorenzl and Chiparus and original glass by Lalique, as well as desks, binoculars, lamps and mirrors.
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From left: Turbine table with turbine from Rolls Royce Spey jet engine circa 1970, Hatchwell Antiques £6,800.00; Chrome piano stool designed by Poul Henningsen, circa 1935, Hatchwell Antiques £1250.00; Contemporary oil on canvas by Vera Jefferson, Jeroen Markies Art Deco £2,150.00; Henri Bargas Bronze Tiger, Jeroen Markies Art Deco £3,800.00.
Hatchwell Antiques
Highly collectable 20th Century pianos sit alongside giant polished titanium turbines, submarine doors and exquisite glass chandeliers. Specialists in Aeronautical, 20th Century, Optics and Classical pieces.
Collectiviste
Lighting Collection hand crafted from responsibly sourced oyster shells (upcycled) and recycled glass. All products are made using natural sustainable materials and traditional production processes and accompanying LED bulbs, using up to 90% less energy than their incandescent or halogen counterparts.
Petersham Cellar
Petersham Cellar was founded by Giovanni Mazzei from Castello di Fonterutoli, Tuscany and Lara Angelica Boglione from Petersham Nurseries, London.
A wine club, with an online wineshop, hosting wine-tastings and wine-lunches throughout the year. It was created in order to promote an ever-evolving interest in hand-picked fine Italian wines.
Our favourite pieces
It was hard to choose a single favourite, so here are our two standout pieces of the day:
Left: Michel-Etienne Turgot ‘Plan de Paris’ published Paris 1739, Copper – Plate engravings by Caude Lucas – please email for further information and pricing.
Right top, right bottom: 1970’s Cloisonne and Chinese Lacquer Screen – please email for further information and pricing.
J&D Design specialises in the application of colour and design, and provides clients with personalised design services, including interior design, commissioning artworks, lighting schemes and garden landscaping.
In addition to their range of personalised design services, J&D Design offers a remote E-Design service and gift vouchers, with exclusive discounts for Marsh & Parsons’ clients. Find out more here.
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