Antique Furniture Sourcing Service | Hawkins Antiques

Antique Furniture Sourcing Service UK

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If you're looking for a specific piece of antique furniture, you've found the right people. 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. 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.

Browse our current antique furniture collection — or contact us directly to discuss your requirements.

Hawkins Antiques showroom — antique furniture sourcing service Barry, South Wales
What We Can Source

Specialists in British & French Antique Furniture

From Georgian mahogany to French ormolu-mounted vitrines — sourced from trade contacts, private estates, and auctions across Europe.

French Antiques

Vernis Martin vitrines, kingwood commodes, ormolu-mounted cabinets, Louis XV & XVI pieces, bonheur du jour writing desks, and marble-top buffets.

British Furniture

Georgian mahogany sideboards, Regency bookcases, Victorian credenzas, Edwardian satinwood cabinets, and burr walnut display pieces.

Statement Pieces

Entrance hall furniture, dining room sets, library pieces, and decorative objects for country houses, boutique hotels, and period interiors.

Film & TV Props

Authentic period props for productions requiring genuine 18th and 19th-century furniture. Supplied to Bad Wolf Studios, Bottle Yard, and productions nationwide.

Interior Designers

Trade sourcing to scale, style, and budget. We work directly with designers across the UK and Europe to source pieces before they reach the open market.

Private Collectors

Rare and investment-grade pieces — stamped bronzework, maker-attributed furniture, and one-of-a-kind examples sourced from private sales and specialist auctions.

Why Choose Hawkins

What You Get With Us

Trade-Only Access

We buy from the trade — dealer networks, private estates, and specialist auctions that are not accessible to the public. The best pieces rarely reach the open market.

Priority Access to New Stock

We see pieces before they are listed publicly. If something matches your brief, you get first refusal — before it appears on eBay, Vinterior, or our own website.

Expert Evaluation

Three generations of hands-on knowledge. We assess condition, authenticity, and value honestly — and we will tell you when something is not right, even if that means walking away.

Photo & Video Updates

We send detailed photographs, video walkarounds, and full condition reports on any piece we are considering on your behalf — before any commitment is made.

UK-Wide Delivery & Setup

We handle transport and two-man setup to your room. Careful, personal delivery — we do not use standard couriers for pieces of this nature.

No Pressure, Honest Advice

We are dealers, not agents. Our reputation is built on honest description and transparent dealing — we will always tell you what a piece is genuinely worth.

The Process

How Our Sourcing Service Works

A simple four-step process from brief to delivery.

01 — Tell Us What You Need

Send photos, room measurements, style references, or a budget. If unsure, we advise on proportion and period.

02 — We Search Our Network

We check trade contacts, private estates, and auctions to find pieces before the public sees them.

03 — We Send You Options

Receive photos, videos, condition reports, and honest assessments of quality and value. No obligation.

04 — Delivery & Setup

We handle transport and two-man setup to your room. Export packing available for international clients.

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UK-Wide Service

Wales & West: Barry, Cardiff, Newport, Bristol, Bath — London & South East: London, Surrey, Oxford, the Cotswolds — Nationwide: Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, York and beyond. Call 01446 744271 to discuss your location.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of pieces can you source?
We specialise in British and French antique furniture of the 18th and 19th centuries — Georgian, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, and French pieces including Louis XV and XVI, Empire, and Napoleon III. We source everything from single statement pieces through to complete room sets. If you're looking for something specific, contact us and we'll advise on availability and timescales.
Do you work with interior designers and trade buyers?
Yes — interior designers and trade buyers are among our most regular sourcing clients. We offer trade accounts, first refusal on new stock before it's listed publicly, and reliable sourcing to brief, budget, and timeline. Contact us directly to discuss trade terms.
Can you source props for film and TV productions?
Yes. We supply authentic period furniture to Netflix and BBC productions, feature films, music videos, commercial shoots, and theatre sets. Being based in South Wales, we are particularly well placed for productions filming at Bad Wolf Studios in Cardiff and the BBC's Welsh studios. We advise on period accuracy, handle all transport logistics, and can often arrange rapid turnaround for productions with tight schedules.
How quickly can you find a specific piece?
It depends on the piece. Common forms — Victorian sideboards, Georgian chests, French commodes — we can often locate within days through our trade network. Rarer pieces — stamped maker-attributed bronzework, specific period combinations, unusual dimensions — may take longer. Contact us early in your search and give us as much lead time as possible for best results.
How do I start a sourcing enquiry?
Call us on 01446 744271 or email lee@hawkinsantiques.com with your brief. Include the type of piece, approximate dimensions, period preference, and budget if you have one. We respond promptly to all enquiries and are happy to discuss requirements at any stage — from early exploration through to specific last-minute requests.

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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.

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