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"I’ve known Lorfords for many years, and I’ll never forget walking into their shop in Tetbury for the first time. A treasure trove, where you cannot fail to find the perfect piece to fit into your interior project."
Nina Campbell, Interior Designer
"We love our regular foraging of the stock at Lorfords for our Pig hotel projects and always end up buying lots of interesting things……..often with irresistible purchases for our home too."
Robin & Judy Hutson, The Pig Hotels
"Lorfords is a wonderful resource for both made to order furniture, lighting and antiques. We are consistently impressed with the availability of stock which is invaluable at the installation stage of a project"
Joanna Plant, Interior Designer
"There is something special about walking into the treasure trove that is Lorfords… I have never failed to leave without a jewel of an item – and not just for my clients, I often find items for my home that I can’t resist taking with me."
Lucy Cunningham, Interior Designer
Latest Arrivals
- 19th Century Brass Hanging LightA 19th Century Victorian style brass hanging light.With central pole leading to two branches, terminating in brass frames surmounted with opaline glass shades.Now fully wired and with fitments for electric, in accordance with UK standards.Good quality and structurally sound.Circa 1860.£1,850.00In stock
- 19th Century Victorian MirrorA large 19th Century Victorian carved giltwood mirror, in the George III style.With shaped crest and pierced carved frame incorporating C-scrolls and trailing foliate carving. In good condition with no breaks or repairs and clean visible plate.Circa 1880.£1,950.00In stock
- Large 19th Century Italian MirrorA bold early 19th Century Florentine giltwood mirror of large scale and shapely form.In the 18th Century style, with pluming crest, flanked by wings and foliate and trailing elaborate scrolls, terminating in a scallop shell. In excellent overall condition, retaining the original gilt and well served throughout. Circa 1820.£4,400.00In stock
- Pair of Large Chinese Glazed Buddhist Jars with CoversPair of large Chinese terracotta Buddhist 'offering jars', with applied medallions.All covered in a vibrant clear green glaze. These large and impressive pottery jars were possibly made around the 13/14th Century during the Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279) or the Yuan Dynasty (AD1279-1368). Until recent years, this type of jar was almost unknown to the West, with some initially attributing them to the Liao Dynasty (same period but the North of China). These jars are thought to have originated from Yunnan province in the South West of China.£1,175.00In stock
- Early 20th Century Hand Painted Chest of DrawersAn early 20th Century British chest of drawers, shaped with beveled top and painted gilded edging. The chest features finely hand painted scrolls and flowers. All in tones of celadon, pink and gold. The piece has three drawers with six aged, cast scrolled handles and stands on curved feet.Each drawer has a lock, unfortunately no key is present.£2,250.00In stock
- 20th Century Satinwood Cheval Mirror20th Century British satinwood cheval mirror.On sweeping leg base with brass tipped feet.Prettily hand painted, topped with a scrolling bow at the head of the mirror.Petite in size making it perfect for a bedroom corner or bathroom. The mirror plate measures 43cm wide. Feet depth back to front is 67cm.Circa 1920.£1,525.00In stock
- 20th Century Swedish Vintage Wallhanging20th Century Swedish Dalarna original wallhanging, Circa 1960. Recently mounted and framed. Possibly Frösö handprint on beige burlap during the mid-20th Century. A copy after Anders Larsson of an original 17th Century wall or oil painting depicting typical scenes of Swedish life. This particular piece depicts a regal procession with men on horseback gathering in the town, titled 'The Queen of the Rich Arabia travels to King Salomon, painted in 1854 by A.L.S With traditional Dalarna iconography around the edge of the textile.£1,050.00In stock
- 19th Century French Elegant Loveseat19th Century French beautiful and elegant small curved back tub shape love seat. Gilded and in excellent condition. The Vitruvian scroll gilded carving is a classic appealing motif, on straight Louis Seize style legs. It has a sprung seat so is comfortable although petite. Expertly upholstered with antique hemp "tassles" - for a small seat in a drawing room, hallway dining room or at the end of a bed.£3,150.00In stock
- Large 20th Century Seven Arm Wall LightLarge 20th Century French seven arm fruit and urn wall light.£1,250.00In stock
- 18th Century Swedish Single Painted Chair18th Century Swedish painted single chair.With shapely seat and upholstered in antique linen.£1,200.00In stock
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- 20th Century Italian Murano Pendant Ceiling LightBeautiful mid-20th Century Italian pendant ceiling light by the Murano glass company, Barovier & Toso.With three hand blown smokey pink components and brass fittings.Some flaws and air bubbles from the original blowing.Circa 1960.£1,350.00In stock
- 19th Century Hungarian Painted Wooden Bench19th Century Hungarian wooden-shaped back bench with original warm red paint. Well constructed, sturdy, and comfortable.Circa 1850.£1,400.00In stock
- 19th Century English Three Door Painted Bookcase19th Century English painted bookcase.With three glazed doors above with adjustable shelving and plenty of storage below.In two parts for ease of placement.Circa 1890.£2,900.00In stock
- 20th Century Wrought Iron Chair20th Century unusual wrought iron chair. Wooden seat.Scroll and strap work design.Sculpture in form£1,200.00In stock
- 19th Century Carved Wooden Rocking HorseBeautiful 19th Century carved wooden rocking horse. Still mounted on its original, working rocker. With pleasing proportions, a lovely aged patina and its original glass eyes. Rocking horses are a symbol of childhood, and this decorative piece is sure to invoke nostalgia in your home.£970.00In stock
- 20th Century English Heals Style Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table20th Century English 'Heals' style, Arts & Crafts, bleached oak draw leaf dining table. Seats eight people. A functional, informal and stylish table.Circa 1930.Extended dimensions: 75cm x 212cm x 106cm / Unextended dimensions: 75cm x 136.5cm x 106cm.£1,950.00In stock
- Contemporary French Painted Panel by CerisolaPainted panel by Ch. Cerisola, Circa 2012. The artist is from France and exhibited in France, China and Japan. This panel is part of a set of five. The frames of these panels were also made by the artist.£2,100.00In stock
- Mid-Century French Colour Etching by Jacqueline de ButlerMid-Century French Op Art colour etching by French artist Jacqueline de Butler (1928-2011).Sourced from the family of the artist.Circa 1970.£1,250.00In stock
- Grand Scale George III Housekeeper's CupboardA wonderful scale George III period housekeeper's cupboard in original paint comprising two large doors over two drawers.Circa 1800.£8,500.00In stock






OUR STORY
LORFORDS HAS BEEN A CONTINUALLY EVOLVING PROJECT SINCE 2001...
Toby Lorford escaped London and the trappings of broadcast and PR at the end of the 90s, slowly following his father's footsteps in buying and selling old things. By 2003 the first Lorfords Antiques shop was trading in Tetbury... two years later Lorfords moved into its home at 30 Long Street and has never looked back.

