Business Details
28 Years
experience
Mid-Century Modern Furniture & Design Experts
Valerie Wade has been curating exceptional mid-20th Century design for over 25 years, establishing itself as a trusted destination in London's Chelsea Cross design district. Founded by Valerie Wade, a former fashion editor of the Sunday Times Magazine, our expertise lies in sourcing unique French, Italian, and American furniture, lighting, and objets d'art that reflect evolving interior design trends. Our showroom, located at the intersection of Fulham Road and Onslow Gardens, showcases an eclectic mix of Hollywood glamour, mid-century Modernism, and Art Deco pieces, alongside contemporary global acquisitions.Valerie's discerning eye ensures every item meets her exacting standards, offering clients both vintage treasures and custom-crafted mirrored furniture. With a loyal international clientele including interior designers and celebrities, we combine decades of industry experience with a commitment to quality, providing transparent service and expert guidance. Our reputation for exceptional curation has been built through consistent delivery of statement pieces that transform residential and commercial spaces worldwide.
Services
Mid-Century Furniture
Art Deco Lighting
Mirrored Dressing Tables
Vintage Objets d'Art
Custom-Made Furniture
Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Cabinets
Murano Glass Lighting
Antique Mirrors
Contemporary Design Pieces
Interior Styling Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of expertise in mid-century design curation
- Our founder combines fashion editorial insight with interior design knowledge
- We provide exclusive custom-made mirrored furniture pieces
- Our collection merges Hollywood glamour with authentic Art Deco pieces
- We serve international clients including top interior designers and celebrities
Services
Mid-Century Furniture
Our curated collection of mid-20th Century furniture combines French, Italian, and American design heritage. Each piece undergoes rigorous selection to ensure authenticity and quality, offering clients timeless statement items for residential and commercial spaces. From iconic seating to rare storage solutions, our inventory reflects evolving design trends while maintaining historical integrity.
Art Deco Lighting
Specialist collection of Art Deco lighting featuring French designer pieces and bespoke 'Lotus' flower lights. Our inventory includes Murano glass chandeliers, brass wall sconces, and statement floor lamps that blend historical craftsmanship with contemporary interior requirements, creating dramatic focal points for discerning clients.
Mirrored Dressing Tables
Handcrafted mirrored dressing tables and bespoke furniture made in England. Clients can commission custom adaptations to suit specific spatial requirements while maintaining the signature Venetian and Hollywood Regency styling that defines our luxury bedroom and living room collections.
Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Cabinets
Exquisite Syrian cabinets featuring intricate mother-of-pearl inlay work. These handcrafted statement pieces combine Middle Eastern craftsmanship with European design influences, offering unique storage solutions that serve as both functional furniture and investment-grade art objects.
Vintage Objets d'Art
Carefully curated collection of 20th Century decorative objects and accessories. From Murano glass centrepieces to silver candelabras, each item has been selected for its artistic merit and ability to complement both traditional and contemporary interior schemes while maintaining historical authenticity.
People
Valerie Wade
Founder & Creative Director
Former Sunday Times Magazine fashion editor with 25+ years curating mid-century design. Combines editorial eye for trends with deep knowledge of 20th Century furniture, lighting and objets d'art. Oversees all acquisitions and custom design projects.
Questions
What types of furniture do you specialise in?
We focus on mid-20th Century French, Italian, and American furniture with an emphasis on Hollywood glamour, Art Deco, and mid-century Modernism, alongside curated contemporary pieces.
Can you create custom furniture pieces?
Yes, we offer custom-made mirrored dressing tables and can adapt designs to client specifications while maintaining our signature style.
Do you sell lighting products?
Yes, our lighting collection includes Art Deco pieces by French designers, Murano glass chandeliers, and our signature 'Lotus' flower lights.
Are your items available internationally?
We serve an international clientele and can arrange shipping for all our furniture and decorative pieces worldwide.
What are your showroom hours?
Our showroom is currently closed, but we operate by appointment and offer virtual consultations for our full inventory.
Do you have Syrian inlaid furniture?
Yes, we feature Syrian cabinets and furniture with mother-of-pearl inlay, combining Middle Eastern craftsmanship with European design influences.
