Becky is an absolute taste maker and the magpie of all magpies. A complete creative goddess. She used to be a stylist and window designer for Hermes, now she runs 1819, an incredible antiques business

1819 Antiques

1819 Antiques is based in Iliffe Yard in Kennington. Specialising in an eclectic mix of European & 20th century pieces for the home, office & garden.

Becky chooses pieces that transcend time in their effortless simplicity of function, form and aesthetic beauty.

Corallo coat hanger in natural rattan by Michael Sodeau for Gervasoni Laquered

Rattan table from Malta, English 19th C spindle back chairs with original paint and rope seats, Spanish Split cane lampshade, Selection of cork bowls & platters, Portuguese cork workers drinking vessel

Peter Arscott's Wave Vase

“The vase appeals to me with it’s eclectic mix of Miro dabs of colour & shapes of Matisse’s ‘paper cut out’ handles; all bringing together a place to put the efforts of nature.”

Mum still makes her own clothes as she is an avid hoarder of fabric, but I don’t think she has attempted underwear; a good present on it’s way.

“I love Richard Pomeroy’s white porcelain tea mug and jug. I Can’t help myself when it comes to simplicity in form & functionality, perfect combination. They will go well with my collection of French ironstone.”

“Notch Handmade’s pencil rolls are perfect for anyone who is a creative; much more handy than carrying the crayon tin, that inevitably opens with disastrous colourful mess in the bottom of the bag. Also nothing nicer than leather as time goes by the natural oils from your hands making it your own. Small Wallets are also forever useful. If you like myself, are doing outdoor events; this is the ultimate purse you can’t lose and super handy. I always have numerous pockets with paper and pens in one, mixed change in other ( always annoys customers when I give them euros rather than GBP). One of these would keep me super organised!”