Antique Furniture Sourcing Service

Antique Furniture Sourcing Service UK

Antique Furniture Sourcing Service

If you're looking for a professional antique furniture sourcing service, you're exactly where you need to be. At Hawkins Antiques in Barry, South Wales, we help private buyers, interior designers, collectors, and film companies find the exact antique pieces they've been searching for.

We provide antique sourcing services across the UK — including London, Bristol, Cardiff, Bath, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Surrey, and nationwide delivery. Whether you need one perfect piece or an entire period interior sourced to a brief, our team uses multi-generational expertise to secure exceptional antiques you won't find elsewhere.

Antique furniture sourcing service at Hawkins Antiques, Barry, South Wales

Why Use a Sourcing Service

Stop Searching, Start Finding

Most people searching for antiques run into the same problems — wasting hours scrolling, missing good pieces, or worrying about authenticity.

Access to Trade-Only Dealers

We have relationships with private dealers and estate contacts that are not accessible to the public. Many of the best pieces never appear online at all.

Priority Access to New Stock

We source new stock weekly from private estates across the UK and Europe. If you are registered with us, we contact you before pieces are listed publicly.

Expert Quality Assessment

We evaluate quality, condition, age, and authenticity on your behalf — rejecting over-restored or reproduction pieces before they ever reach you.

Photo & Video Updates

We send detailed photographs, condition reports, and honest assessments of potential pieces so you can make informed decisions remotely.

UK-Wide Delivery & Setup

We handle all transport — two-man specialist delivery, fully wrapped and insured, placed in the room of your choice. Export packing for international clients.

No Pressure, Honest Advice

We give honest advice even if it means telling you a piece isn't right. Our reputation is built on trust — not on making a sale at any cost.

What We Source

Antiques We Specialise in Sourcing

French Antiques

Vernis Martin vitrines, ormolu-mounted cabinets, Louis XV & XVI commodes, kingwood marquetry pieces, marble-top consoles, and Belle Époque pieces by makers such as Linke, Sormani, and Durand.

British Furniture

Georgian mahogany chests and sideboards, breakfront library bookcases, extending dining tables with chairs, satinwood painted cabinets, and Edwardian bedroom sets.

Burr Walnut Pieces

Victorian burr walnut credenzas and display cabinets, davenport desks, chests of drawers, card tables, and matched bedroom sets. Among the most sought-after Victorian furniture forms.

Statement & Specialist Pieces

Entrance hall consoles, grand dining tables for large properties, pieces for boutique hotels and period renovations, and rare examples for serious collectors.

Film & TV Production

Period-correct props for productions across Wales and the UK. We understand the specific requirements of film and TV prop buyers — condition, period accuracy, hire or purchase, and rapid turnaround.

Interior Designer Briefs

We work regularly with interior designers — sourcing to specific dimensions, styles, and budgets for client projects. Reliable, efficient, and transparent on pricing and availability.

Process

How Our Sourcing Service Works

A simple four-step process from brief to delivery.

01 — Tell Us What You Need

Send photos of your room, measurements, style references, or a budget. If you're unsure, we advise on proportion, period, and style — matching pieces to your interior.

02 — We Search Our Network

We check trade contacts, private estates, specialist dealers, and auctions to find suitable pieces — often before they reach the public market.

03 — We Send You Options

You receive photographs, condition reports, dimensions, and our honest assessment of quality and value. No obligation — you choose only what feels right.

04 — Delivery & Setup

We handle all transport — two-man specialist delivery, fully wrapped and insured, placed in the room of your choice. Export packing available for international clients.

Track Record

Recent Sourcing Examples

Recent Pieces Sourced

19th-century marble-top French vitrine for a London townhouse — Georgian bow-front chest for a Bristol interior designer — pair of Louis XVI-style bedside cabinets for a Surrey home — breakfront mahogany library bookcase for a Cotswolds renovation — burr walnut davenport for a collector in Bath — Vernis Martin vitrine for an Edinburgh private buyer.

Who Uses Our Service

Interior designers — reliable sourcing to scale, style, and budget for client projects.

Private homeowners — guidance through the antique market to find that one standout piece.

Collectors — finding investment-grade pieces and rare examples including Vernis Martin and Gillows.

Film & TV buyers — period-correct props for productions across Wales and the UK.

Areas We Serve

London, Bristol, Cardiff, Bath, Oxford, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, the Cotswolds, Surrey, Home Counties, and all UK mainland postcodes. International shipping arranged on request.

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Start Your Search Today

Tell us what you are looking for — even a rough description helps. Email lee@hawkinsantiques.com or call 01446 744271. We source new stock weekly and will keep you in mind as pieces come through. Many of our best sourcing results happen before a piece is ever listed publicly.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the sourcing service work?
Tell us what you are looking for — style, period, dimensions, budget, or simply a description of your room and what you feel it needs. We search our trade network, private estate contacts, and specialist dealers to find suitable pieces, then send you photographs, condition reports, and honest assessments. You choose only what feels right — there is no obligation to proceed.
Is there a fee for the sourcing service?
For most private clients, our sourcing service is included within the price of the piece — there is no separate sourcing fee. For larger briefs involving multiple pieces or extended search periods, we discuss a small retainer. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and we will be transparent about how costs work before you commit to anything.
How long does sourcing take?
This varies considerably depending on how specific your brief is. For more common forms — Georgian mahogany sideboards, Victorian dining tables — we often have something suitable in stock already or can find one within a few weeks. For rarer pieces — specific Vernis Martin examples, pieces by named makers, or unusual forms — allow 4–12 weeks. We always keep you updated throughout the process.
Do you source antiques for interior designers?
Yes — we work regularly with interior designers and understand the specific requirements of project sourcing: specific dimensions, period, condition, budget, and timeline. We are reliable, communicative, and transparent on pricing. If you are a designer working on a period property or a client who loves antiques, please get in touch to discuss how we can support your projects.
Can you source antiques for film and TV productions?
Yes — we supply period-correct props to film and TV productions across Wales and the UK. We understand the requirements of prop buyers: accurate period, good visual condition, appropriate scale, and the option of hire or purchase. Contact us at lee@hawkinsantiques.com with your brief, period required, and timeline.

Ready to Start Your Search?

Whether you know the exact piece you need or you'd like expert guidance — we're here to help you find antiques that feel truly special.

Tell Us What You Need