Butchoff Antiques

Butchoff Antiques Butchoff Antiques Ian was joined in 1995 and 2003 respectively by his two nephews Adam and James Kaye.

Butchoff Antiques, established in 1964, are leading dealers in 18th and 19th century furniture, and are sought after by dealers, decorators and private clients worldwide. Located on Kensington Church Street, London's premier street for antiques, their showroom contains over 3,000 sq ft of some of the finest quality English and continental furniture, mirrors, and objects in the UK. They also specia

lise in pieces from the Great 19th Century Exhibitions of Art & Industry, and some of the great cabinet makers of the period, including Holland & Sons, Wright & Mansfield, Jackson & Graham, Gillow of London & Lancaster, Linke & Sormani. Butchoff Antiques was started by Ian Butchoff, who developed his passion and knowledge from an early age, by accompanying his Silver Dealer father on long trips to the country and early morning markets from Portobello to Bermondsey. He then traded from a number of premises before moving to Kensington Church Street, and he is acknowledged today among his peers as one of the leading experts in exhibition quality 19th Century Furniture in the country. Not only is Butchoff Antiques one of the founding members of LAPADA – The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, but Ian also sits on the board of Directors. Last year they won the prestigious Country Life LAPADA Object of the Year 2010 for their exquisite Hausburg Cabinet, completed in 1857.s

If you require assistance in purchasing fine art and antiques, Butchoff Bespoke, an exclusive service, will tailor to your specific needs from buying to installation. With over 45 years of experience in this sector, they are able to source unique works of art if what you require is not currently available. As part of the bespoke service, Butchoff Antiques can offer a ‘Try Before you Buy’ option, to ensure that the pieces are suitable to your needs. If you can take the time to visit the gallery, Butchoff Antiques would be delighted to show you around their collection in person. Alternatively visit them in the New Year, as they plan to be exhibiting at a number of Antique Fairs including June Olympia, LAPADA Berkeley Square, Masterpiece, the Harrogate Antique and Fine Art Fair, and the Cheshire Luxury Antiques and Fine Art Fair.

Honoring Wallis Simpson on her birthday today with a look inside the legendary Villa Windsor. ✨Regardless of how history...
19/06/2026

Honoring Wallis Simpson on her birthday today with a look inside the legendary Villa Windsor. ✨

Regardless of how history views her, the Duchess of Windsor possessed an uncompromising, brilliant eye for design. After taking over 4 route du Champ d’Entraînement in the Bois de Boulogne in 1953, she collaborated with Stéphane Boudin of the legendary Maison Jansen to create rooms of unparalleled elegance.

Swipe through to explore these exquisite spaces. From the silver and blue salon with Louis XVI furnishings, to a silk-wrapped dressing table (a personal favourite) and pug-pillows. A true masterclass in French antiques, bespoke styling, and the ultimate art of living.

Few pieces of furniture are as eloquent as the French fauteuil. Surviving revolutions in taste from Baroque grandeur to ...
18/06/2026

Few pieces of furniture are as eloquent as the French fauteuil. Surviving revolutions in taste from Baroque grandeur to Neoclassical restraint, it represents a remarkable convergence of the woodcarver’s art, the gilder’s skill, and the upholsterer’s craft.

While undeniable works of art, these chairs are highly functional. Their defining open arms were a practical necessity. In an era of sweeping pannier skirts and heavily embroidered coats, the open sides allowed luxurious fabrics to drape gracefully rather than bunch up.

A chair’s silhouette even dictated its exact placement. The fauteuil à la reine featured a flat back designed to sit formally against a wall, its rear left unfinished. In contrast, the curved fauteuil en cabriolet was finished on all sides, intended to be moved freely about a lively salon.

Beyond interior decoration, the fauteuil was an instrument of power. At Versailles under Louis XIV, the right to sit in a fauteuil in the King’s presence was a jealously guarded privilege. The precise arrangement of seating was a highly orchestrated theatre of etiquette that signalled exactly where one stood (or sat!) in the social hierarchy.

The creation of these seats was just as fiercely regulated. Under strict French guild laws, the menuisier carved the solid wood frames, while the ébéniste handled veneers. The separation was absolute; a master in one discipline was legally forbidden from practising the other.

In our latest blog post, our Head of Research Rainier Schraepen explores the three-hundred-year evolution of Europe's most celebrated armchair. Visit the link in our bio to read "Furniture ABC’s: F is for Fauteuil" and explore our current collection of exceptional seating.

If you collect Wellington, this is the one. 🎖️Of all the portraits, busts, and statues commissioned during his life, onl...
16/06/2026

If you collect Wellington, this is the one. 🎖️

Of all the portraits, busts, and statues commissioned during his life, only one held the Duke of Wellington’s ultimate seal of approval. Upon seeing this bronze by the Comte d’Orsay in 1845, the Duke declared it "the finest thing he had ever seen" and the only portrait by which he wished to be remembered by posterity.

It is the version of the Duke that he chose for himself. One can be seen at Apsley House.

Captured in the uniform of the Peninsular War, holding his telescope, this is an essential addition for the serious historical collector.

✨ Available now. DM for provenance and private viewing details.

Looking back to our favorite WowHouse contributions, in the amazing rooms imagined by Alidad in 2024, and Daniel Slowik ...
03/06/2026

Looking back to our favorite WowHouse contributions, in the amazing rooms imagined by Alidad in 2024, and Daniel Slowik in 2025. Antiques made for living.

From the London warehouse to imagined interiors around the globe! These pieces are coming to our famous Warehouse cleara...
01/06/2026

From the London warehouse to imagined interiors around the globe! These pieces are coming to our famous Warehouse clearance section this week, and with the help of some artificial creativity and imagination, their potential is impossible to ignore!

Which one is your favourite?

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Celebrating 175 years of the Great Exhibition! Officially opened in May 1851, the Crystal Palace designed by architect J...
31/05/2026

Celebrating 175 years of the Great Exhibition! Officially opened in May 1851, the Crystal Palace designed by architect Joseph Paxton with interiors by Owen Jones played host to the greatest collection of art, science and inventions from across the globe. Over 6 million people attended the exhibition admiring the displays of over 14,000 exhibitors.

At Butchoff Antiques we are proud to present several items of Furniture, decorative arts, silver and porcelain stemming from the original 1851 exhibition as well as its famous successors in cities like Paris, Vienna, Philadelphia and Chicago.

The Irish Furniture stand of Arthur Jones displayed a unique carved bog yew wood armchair featuring a pair of wolfhounds as armrests as well as a plethora of carved shamrocks, Irish motifs, and the famous harp. Exhibited first in London in 1851 the suite was also displayed back home in Dublin in 1853 before being dispersed. Today all major pieces reside in museums across the globe. Our carved armchair, arguably the greatest item in the suite, is currently for sale from Butchoff in London.

Hailing from the 1862 London exhibition, we also proudly present a grand bureau plat consisting of Boulle marquetry made by Toms & Luscombe of London made in the French Louis XIV style. This award-winning writing desk is of a scale not often seen! It famously appeared in the first ever James Bond film Doctor No exactly 100 years after its creation.

Strolling down memory lane, Butchoff has sold a number of important exhibition pieces over the years including a stunning mantle clock by Maison Beurdeley of Paris shown at the 1867 exhibition as well as other grand Furniture including a pedestal desk by Howard & Sons and a beautifully painted upright piano by Wright & Mansfield in the Adam revival style both of which were presented in 1862.

Happy Sunday!

Swipe swipe swipe for all of our latest additions to the website! With nearly 2,000 antiques in the collection, we’re co...
26/05/2026

Swipe swipe swipe for all of our latest additions to the website! With nearly 2,000 antiques in the collection, we’re constantly on the lookout for the next great find, whether it is an unusual Victorian glass nautilus centrepiece inspired by the Renaissance, a set of 12 Limoges dinner plates in pristine condition, an incredibly rare marquetry octagonal table depicting Aesop’s Fables, or a monumental pair of Chinese Rose Canton vases. Each piece tells a story, and was chosen for its supreme quality and condition.

Learn more about each item via the link in the bio, or feel free to DM us here.

Maker Focus: Paul Sormani (active 1847-1934). The young Paul came to Paris from Italy (so perhaps he was Paolo?) at the ...
14/05/2026

Maker Focus: Paul Sormani (active 1847-1934). The young Paul came to Paris from Italy (so perhaps he was Paolo?) at the age of 30 and quickly gained a reputation with his so-called “meubles de luxe.” Ranking among the top furniture makers of Paris during the second half of the 19th century, he counted the Empress Eugénie among his clients.

Now, with a bit of imagination and artificial magic, we can imagine Sormani’s creations in completely new interiors.

Each featured piece is currently for sale, via the link in the bio.

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154 Kensington Church Street
London
W84BN

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Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm

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