London’s first major antiques event of the year, The Decorative Fair Winter edition is a beacon of inspiration to antiques, design and art lovers. Held at Evolution London, Battersea Park from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 January 2027, come and discover unique objects, from the beautifully practical to the rare and extraordinary, for interior and exterior decoration.
Explore fine and fun antiques, 20th-century design and decorative collectors’ items dating from the 1700s to the 1970s, sourced from around the British Isles and internationally. There’s also an expansive variety of art spanning antiquity to the present day, including paintings, prints, sculpture, studio pottery and natural history items. The Fair appeals to buyers hunting for one-off, individual objects and to those seeking sophisticated style with character.
Established and emerging dealers from across the UK show at the Fair, plus talented young exhibitors bringing fresh perspectives to collecting areas and the latest design trends to the fore. Between them, find a diversity of styles and plenty of unexpected surprises to delight to the eye.
Around 130 specialist dealers present furniture, textiles, lighting, mirrors, decorative objects and works of art – the widest selection of any premier antiques fair. One of the Fair’s most important USP’s is the broad variety of stock at all price points, and dealers in collectables and smaller items such as silverware, glass, ceramics and china, treen, jewellery, vintage watches and couture are strongly represented at the Fair.
Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985), Traccia Table, gold leaf, wood & bronze, produced by Simon Gavina, Italy, 1970s (Zigzag Modern); small kilim-covered ottoman, c1880 (Brown Elliot); tasselled cushions & antique textiles (Su Mason); Pr maiolica vases by Henri Delcourt, c1930, fitted as lamps (Home Bothy)
Winter is the perfect time to bring richness, warmth and extra light to an interior. Find distinctive, impactful and useful ‘go anywhere’ items: mirrors from small to vast, lamps, chandeliers and floor lights, occasional tables and chairs, glossy glass or polished wood side and coffee tables. Or invest in
a luxurious, traditionally-upholstered plush armchair or sofa to curl up in – those by Howard & Sons are perennially popular, or Danish C20th designs for a more modern feel are highly sought after.
Edwardian sofa (Macintosh Antiques); French 1940s walnut armchairs (Rkade Studio Antiques); armchair by Fritz Hansen, Model 1672, Danish, 1940s (Mid Century Design Haus)
European or British antique textiles – toile de jouy, hand-stitched quilts, Provençal prints, Asian weavings such as tree of life or suzani panels, verdure tapestries and framed embroideries all hang beautifully as wall decoration that add colour, visual warmth and interesting texture to a space. Their practicality for decorating a large wall has experienced renewed appreciation by interior designers in recent years.
C18th Chintz Palampore Tree of Life cloth, made for the Sri Lankan market, from the Coromandel Coast, India (similar with Owen Parry or Katharine Pole); Murano glass sculpture, 1970s and 1940s/50s ceramic vase, German (Schmid McDonagh); C18th Welsh settle made in mixed fruit woods, pine and oak (Sam Kohn Fine Living); antique block-printed French cottons & quilts (Katharine Pole)
The Winter Fair houses the annual London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA) up on the Mezzanine, so between the carpet dealers in the main hall and the 15 or so upstairs, homes needing some decoration for the floor enjoy a spectacularly wide choice.
There’s always room for a little more art – on the walls, or displayed in tablescapes. At the Fair are dealers offerings oil paintings and prints from lesser known Old Masters to big name ModBrits and contemporary works, plus drawings, sculpture, ceramic art and even photography. Every form of media is here, with prices at every level.
John Dowell (b. 1959), Minus Abstract I, 2026, pair of relief pictures in wood & paint (Quindry); Claudia Rankin (b. 1964), Large Caddy with Jade Tiger & Parrot, 2026, hand built earthenware (WSJ Gallery); Arthur Gadd, Woodland Path, oil on board (Kiszeley Fine Art); Circle of Hogarth, Maidstone Town Centre, c1780, oil on canvas (David Brooker Fine Art)
The Fair’s jewellery dealers are always busy at the Winter event with visitors treating themselves to new acquisitions at this time of year – there’s plenty to choose from: antique, art nouveau, deco and fine 20th century jewels, classic watches, vintage couture by Chanel, YSL, Dior, Lacroix plus handbags and scarves as well as couture house jewellery designs. Find wearable everyday pieces and special occasion extravagances, engagement rings and cocktail rings by well-known names including Georg Jensen, Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany, Hermes, Kutchinsky, etc.
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels ‘hedgehog’ ring (Anthea AG Antiques); art nouveau enamelled pendant (Thomas Glover); vintage fashion from Chelsea Vintage Couture; Georg Jensen silver & enamel bangle (Sandy Stanley)
The return of the dedicated dining area or room in current interiors will be welcomed in the Fair’s foyer display. Not grand, but very definitely a grown-up space where convivial meals will be savoured, not hurried; drinks will be enjoyed; a favourite china service can be displayed, and the lighting provides a relaxed yet luxurious setting. A mix of antique and 20th century pieces will be displayed, for sale, all drawn from exhibitors at the Fair.
Come for the day and enjoy refreshments at the on-site café or cocktail bar. A courtesy shuttle service runs from Cliveden Place off Sloane Square. On-site packing and shipping is available.
A wide variety of contemporary, modern and ancient art is available at the Fair (Elliot Davies); this rare Fornasetti ‘Credenza’ pattern textile design, mounted & framed, sold at the recent Autumn Fair (Rkade Studio Antiques); William & Mary period, cushion framed walnut mirror, late C17th (S&S Timms); Felletin Verdure Tapestry, c1700 (Justin Evershed-Martin)
