Antiques Magazine Archive, May 2024

As we head again into the week of the Chelsea Flower Show, what better time to let the inspiration flow for zhuzhing up your garden.

But instead of rushing down to your local B&Q and blowing thousands of pounds on some ghastly rattan furniture or fibreglass planters, you should consider investing in these garden antiques.

But why? The answer is simple - read on to find out.

Chelsea Flower Show is nearly upon us, so what better time to take a look at the relationship between antiques and flowers?

Antiques.co.uk Founder Iain Brunt explores why flowers have been an integral part of many styles of antique design throughout the ages – and why life would be so much less fun without them.