{travel | at the shops : georgian antiques, edinburgh}
Sunday 17th February, 2013
by Roséline
And when you find yourself in Edinburgh, do stop by Georgian Antiques, on Pattison Street, in the historic area of Leith, being certain to leave a few hours for leisurely browsing the astonishing five floors and over 50,000 square feet of sheer opulence.
Housed in an old whisky bond [where whisky was stored before shipping], there are rows upon extravagant rows of chandeliers and gilded mirrors, clocks and exquisite trinket boxes, intricate inlaid wood cabinets and fine bone china, bookcases and bureaus and tufted velvet and tartan . . .
On our first visit, [and armed only with our iphones], we were very nearly and wonderfully overwhelmed with the spectacularly extensive collection of Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian pieces, and knew we would be returning again and again . . .
And so, one sunny winter’s afternoon not too long ago, we took our bicycles [mine, just new & barely ridden] down the cobblestone streets in search of antiques and adventure . . .
Owners, John & Padraic Dixon, and the staff at Georgian Antiques, could not have been lovelier, lighting chandeliers and serving tea & biscuits while we immersed ourselves in history and beautiful things.
[It is rumoured that Ralph Lauren is a regular customer, finding treasures to fill his clothing shops & restaurants around the world…]
“Georgian Antiques has become a mecca for interior designers, the general public and the trade. This is the place to find anything from a prop for a television commercial to that special item of furniture for the home. Furniture on offer includes bookcases, cabinets, chairs, clocks, desks, mirrors, occasional furniture, paintings, and much more.”
—Luxury Scotland
. . . and while there are many wonderful recommendations for the city of Edinburgh, Georgian Antiques is most definitely at the top of the list.
{p.s.} see also : Edinburgh & Gullane
Georgian Antiques
10 Pattison Street, Leith Links, Edinburgh EH6 7HR
t: 0131 553 7286 | f: 0131 553 6299
e: [email protected]
w: www.georgianantiques.net
[all photography by p.f.m. for {this is glamorous}]
Tags: antiques • at the shops • bicycles • bone china • chandeliers • clocks • Edinburgh • furniture • Georgian Antiques • gilded • John Dixon • mirrors • ornate • Padraic • personal photos • Tartan • tufted • velvet
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Thank you so much for posting this! I recently visited Edinburgh and went to this shop because of your recommendation! It was so beautiful!! Thank you so much!
I love Edinburgh, but i have never come across this gem!! The shop looks fabulous and i think it’s the perfect excuse to make a trip back to Edinburgh!
I love it that you’re decorating your apartment! More “best find ” apartment decorating shops s’il vous plåit:-)
FXO
Wow, is this heaven!! I want to go there. So much gorgeousness in one area!
Kisses, Regina
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Wow, I was in their yesterday, I took one pic to use tomorrow, you have such an eye.
wow, wow, wow! so much beauty in one space! the tartan seat covers, the mirrors, the tables, unreal! what a treasure!
What an Aladdin’s cave… i would get lost in there forever… quite dangerous…:)
beautiful photographs… xv
Wow this is beautiful…
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oh my goodness me. i would just die in this shop…. or need an AWFUL lot of money. wow. did you buy anything??
Oh my, oh my, you really got me with this post, fabulous, glamorous, beautiful antique. Every single item is unique! I just can’t get enough of thise images, so much sphere!!