For five generations Apters and Fredericks have been acquiring some of the finest pieces of Eighteenth century English Furniture. From Queen Anne to Regency, through the designs of Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, Robert Adam and Thomas Sheraton amongst others, the period when English furniture design and craftsmanship was at its height. We look for originality, colour, condition and provenance. Be it a Walnut chest of drawers or bureau bookcase, a mahogany tripod or dining table, a charming Satinwood or inlaid commode, or a finely coloured rosewood sofa table; each will have been carefully selected for aesthetic beauty and excellent patina.

These days to find a piece with all these qualities is rare. However, we know where to look and what to pay. We have skilled craftsmen at our disposal who can restore a piece back to its original beauty when, on occasion, time and neglect has blemished it.

Using the archival wealth of London's nearby museums and libraries, we search the past to uncover information about the pieces. We monitor the movements of important works in the markets. It is for these attributes that our specialist experience and scholarship is sought and appreciated by our clients. Amongst them are museums and private collectors who span the world from neighbours in central London to friends as distant as the United States and Australia.

Our spacious showrooms in London's Fulham Road are the best place to start your search for Eighteenth century English Furniture. A large dining table with chairs for twenty or a breakfront bookcase can be viewed with the perspective of distance without the clutter common to many showrooms. Every piece is displayed with the respect it deserves. For those too far away, a phone call is often enough to locate an item. This is a great tribute to our reputation and integrity.