Core One Antiques

One of London's best kept secrets, Core One Antiques is set among the rusting relics of the Gasworks Compound, at the very top of end of Chelsea, just off the Kings Road.

ANTIQUE FURNITURE

There are nine dealers who trade from Core One Antiques, bringing with them varying tastes and experiences and a combination of styles from period antique furniture to Italian 20th century design, which is reflected in the collection available from the showrooms and on the website.

Visitors to the site can shop by dealer, clicking on names such as Christopher Hodsoll, De Parma, Christophe Edwards, DNA Design, Dean Antiques, James Graham Stewart, Roderic Haugh, Glaisher + Nash and Richard Steenberg to discover their latest finds. Alternatively, they can search by product via the Stock list, which breaks down items into categories covering seating/stools; bookcases/storage; tables & desks; lighting; garden/architectural; pictures & paintings and more.

DEALERS

There are some fantastic things to stumble across with highlights in stock at time of writing including: a pair of Victorian Brass circular mirrors, a set of three carved wood large iconic column capitals and a pair of Regency caned Bergere armchairs. Other treasures range from vast breakfront bookcases to stand in country houses to dimly foxed mirrors, sparkling chandeliers and faded mahogany chests. Each item is immaculately photographed with description, provenance and price, date and dimensions. Visitors can then click to find the dealers details, print the item info, enquire about the item or visit the dealer's website. Keep up with news and events relating to the Core One Antiques showroom and site online.

NEW TV PROGRAMME

Christophe Edwards of Core One Antiques is taking part in a new series on antiques, Four Rooms, from the producers of Grand Designs and The Apprentice, starting in March 2011. Working behind the scenes, Christophe's brief from Talkback Thames is to locate objets d'art that will pique the interest of the four strong panel. The items can range from pop memorabilia to sculpture, a rare work of art valued between £5000 to infinity.

Members of the public will attempt to sell their objects to one of four top UK dealers on the show who are held in four separate rooms. The seller must accept the offer from the first dealer or gamble on one of the next three offers, which expire when the seller leaves each room. The four dealers taking part, who are specialists in their field, include Jeff Salmon, owner of Decoratum at Alfie's Antiques, Andrew Lamberty of Lamberty on Pimlico Road, Emma Hawkins with shops in Edinburgh and Dover Street Market and Gordon Watson also from Pimlico Road.

For more information on Talkback Thames antiques programme, Four Rooms, click here.