Indigo Antiques

Indigo Antiques: Asian antiques and Oriental furniture in the United Kingdom

Indigo Antiques presents itself as a British destination for decorative Asian antiques, furniture and architectural elements. Its catalogue brings together authentic luxury pieces from different Asian traditions, with a notable presence of Indian, Chinese and Japanese furniture, as well as Tibetan, Korean, Burmese and Thai objects.

Furniture and storage

The furniture range includes sideboards, cabinets, chests of drawers, shelving, coffee tables, console tables, dining tables, desks, chairs, daybeds, stools and benches. Among the storage pieces are chests and boxes, chests of drawers, wall cabinets, low cabinets and bedside cabinets. The catalogue is also organised by curated collections, such as Chinese export lacquer, reclaimed wood furniture, Japanese tansu furniture and Tibetan antique furniture.

Outdoor and garden furniture

For outdoor spaces, the company sells garden furniture, kadai firepits, Japanese stone lanterns, planters, decorative stone and marble, and garden gates. The architectural section includes salvage, old Indian doors and arches, old stone panels, Indian stone panels and niches, and decorative stone and marble.

Decor, art and objects

The decor section covers mirrors — painted, large and round —, decorative art, Chinese porcelain and ceramics, vases and jars, statues and figurines, Buddha statues, paintings and prints, wall art, stone wall niches, home accessories, candle stands, lighting, hundi lamps, table lamps and lamp shades. It also includes textiles and accessories such as Oriental rugs and carpets, cushions, textiles, throws and bedspreads, and vintage kantha throws.

Gifts and collectibles

The shop has a selection of unique gifts, with options under £50 and £100, luxury gifts, gift vouchers, home fragrance, singing bowls, scarves and shawls, Indian jewellery and calligraphy brushes. It also offers decorative Indian and Chinese collectibles, Chinese porcelain and ceramics, export porcelain, Chinese export lacquerware, Oriental screens and panels, and tribal art and antiques.

Origins and cultures represented

The catalogue is organised by origin and includes antique Indian furniture, Indian chests and trunks, Indian coffee tables, Indian sideboards, Indian cabinets, Indian bookcases and shelving, Indian doors and arches, campaign furniture, reclaimed teak furniture, Indian mirrors, architectural stone statues, Indian wall art, small boxes, Indian brass decor and Indian textiles. In the Chinese section are sideboards, cabinets, wedding cabinets, chests and trunks, altar tables, tables, chairs and sofas, and Chinese lacquer furniture. The company also sells Japanese tansu furniture, ukiyo-e prints, Tibetan antique furniture, Korean antique furniture, Burmese antiques and Thai Buddhas.

Additional services

As well as sales, Indigo Antiques offers sourcing, loans and props, restoration, and trade and wholesale services. The company states that it is possible to visit its showroom and warehouse, and that it provides information on brands, delivery and FAQs.