Business Details
21 Years
experience
Antique Furniture Dealers in London | Mackinnon Fine Art
Established in the heart of St James's, London, we operate from a two-floor showroom at 5 Ryder Street, offering an ever-evolving collection of English antique furniture, paintings, and works of art. Our selection criteria prioritise quality, provenance, and decorative appeal, ensuring each piece meets exacting standards. With over two decades of expertise, we provide tailored services including acquisition, de-acquisition, cataloguing, international shipping, and specialist restoration. Our team maintains extensive industry connections across the UK and USA to facilitate bespoke restoration projects, from traditional polishing to intricate gilding and upholstery. We have executed major interior design commissions in locations such as Oxfordshire, New York, Ireland, and the Czech Republic, while also advising on historic collections at Blair Castle.Our founder, Charlie Mackinnon, brings deep knowledge of 18th-century English furniture and a commitment to exceptional client service. We maintain strong relationships with private collectors and auction houses to source rare items unavailable on open markets. Our conservation expertise extends to japanning, lacquer work, and decorative painting, ensuring authenticity in every restoration. We welcome both private collectors and institutional clients seeking specialist advice on antique furniture collections. Our services are underpinned by a dedication to transparency, craftsmanship, and meeting the unique needs of each client.
Services
Antique Furniture Sales
Sourcing Services
Restoration & Conservation
Interior Design Consultancy
Cataloguing
International Shipping
Decorative Painting
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in English antiques and decorative arts
- Our team executes international interior design projects across four continents
- We provide specialist restoration services with UK and US-based artisans
- We source exclusive pieces from private collections not available on open markets
- Our founder personally oversees conservation of 18th-century furniture masterpieces
Services
Antique Furniture Sales
We curate an extensive collection of English antique furniture, focusing on 18th-century masterpieces and decorative arts. Each piece undergoes rigorous selection based on quality, historical provenance, and aesthetic value. Our inventory includes rare items sourced from private estates and exclusive auctions, catering to discerning collectors and interior designers seeking exceptional pieces for both residential and commercial spaces.
Sourcing Services
Our specialist team locates specific antique furniture items through global networks spanning auction houses and private collections. We conduct targeted searches for rare pieces, leveraging decades of industry relationships to access exclusive market segments. Clients benefit from our expertise in negotiating acquisitions and authenticating provenance for both individual items and entire collections.
Restoration & Conservation
We coordinate comprehensive restoration projects using master artisans specialising in traditional techniques. Services include wood conservation, japanning, gilding, and upholstery using period-appropriate materials. Our conservation approach preserves historical integrity while ensuring structural stability, with documentation of all interventions for provenance transparency and future reference.
Interior Design Consultancy
Our design team creates cohesive interior schemes integrating antique furniture with contemporary elements. We specialise in period-appropriate layouts for historic properties and modern spaces alike. Services include spatial planning, lighting design, and curated selection of decorative arts, ensuring each project reflects the client's aesthetic vision and functional requirements.
Cataloguing
We provide detailed documentation services for antique collections, including condition assessments and photographic records. Our cataloguing system tracks provenance, restoration history, and valuation data. This service supports insurance requirements, estate planning, and institutional collection management, maintaining rigorous academic standards for historical accuracy and accessibility.
People
Charlie Mackinnon
Founder & Director
With over 20 years' experience, Charlie established Mackinnon Fine Art in 2005 after working at Mallett & Son. He specialises in 18th-century English furniture and has led major interior projects across four continents, including Blair Castle's conservation programme since 2014.
Questions
How do you source rare antique furniture pieces?
We access private collections and auction houses globally, leveraging 20+ years of industry relationships to secure exclusive items unavailable on open markets.
What restoration services do you offer?
Our restoration includes polishing, japanning, gilding, decorative painting, and upholstery, using specialist artisans in the UK and USA for authentic conservation.
Can you assist with international shipping?
Yes, we handle global shipping and storage requirements for antique furniture, ensuring secure transportation and compliance with international regulations.
Do you provide interior design consultancy?
We offer full-scale interior design services for historic and contemporary spaces, including layout planning and collection curation for private and institutional clients.
How are cataloguing services structured?
Our cataloguing service documents collections with detailed provenance records, condition reports, and photographic archives tailored for private owners and institutions.
