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Somerset
has abidingly beautiful countryside, and hidden hamlets
and villages, as well as fine towns and cities. Bristol,
with its stunning Suspension Bridge which spans the Avon
Gorge and leads to Clifton Village, no doubt the city’s
most attractive shopping quarter with its wonderful
Georgian and Regency architecture, terraces, and
squares, is a city where the cosmopolitan mix of unique
shops and café culture somehow attract a feast of
interior delights.
Meanwhile, nearby Bath is still as much in vogue today
as it was when the Romans built it thousands of years
ago. Away from the city environment, there are a number
of small towns such as Clevedon, Dunster, Langport,
Somerton, and Bruton, which are perfect for tracking
down a specialist or two.
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The glass, lighting, and furniture dealers featured on
these pages are really worth taking a detour to, whilst
the master craftsmen, potters, sculptors, and designers
are busy crafting our ‘treasures of tomorrow’ from their
local studios.
Getting there: Coming from either the M5 or M4
Motorways, follow signs for Clifton, Bristol, or Bath,
all of which link up with one another. The M5 Motorway
and A37 will then take you to south Somerset.
Our
Hotspots for Somerset are
Somerton and Langport; simply click on the
image below for details on how to get there, where to
park and which dealers to visit.
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It’s so handy
when you can take a trip out
shopping for a bit of interior
inspiration, and come across two
neighbouring towns that can pro
vide
the whole ensemble! Langport claims
to be the smallest town in England,
but it certainly doesn’t lack in
charming shops and places to eat. |
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91
Hill Road, Clevedon,
Bristol, BS21 7PN |
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Granby Antiques specialises in
20th century decorative arts. If
you are looking for that certain
‘something’ to complete or
compliment your interior this
unique shop – situated just up
the hill from Clevedon’s
historic pier – should not be
missed.
Specialities include:
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Whitefriars and contemporary
British Art Glass
• West German / Italian post-war
ceramics
• Scandinavian / Murano Glass
• Glass hanging lampshades
• Art Deco ceramics
• Elton Ware and Art Pottery
• WMF
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29
High Street, Dunster,
Somerset, TA24 6SF |
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Moonlight has been established
in the picturesque Exmoor
village of Dunster for the past
10 years. In that time it has
gained a reputation for selling
fine antique, period and vintage
lighting. The selection ranges
from English and Continental
crystal chandeliers to unusual
period light fittings, shades,
bowls, wall lights and table
lamps from the Victorian and
Edwardian eras to the 1950s and
60s. All lights are
professionally re-wired and
renovated to modern standards. A
large selection of unrestored
lighting can be seen at the
nearby workshop if a suitable
light is not in stock, or for
inspiration! A complementary
range of mirrors, soft shades,
cushions and tie-backs is also
available, along with a
selection of vintage jewellery
and collectables.
There is a restoration and
re-wiring service for customers’
own light fittings and table
lamps.
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Chapel House, Periton
Road, Minehead,
Somerset, TA24 8DX |
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Maureen Shearlaw is renowned for
her unique porcelain ceramics,
many enhanced with precious
metals such as gold and
platinum, as well as copper and
bronze and more recently,
combinations of glass and
porcelain.
Visitors are very welcome at her
Chapel House Pottery where she
has a workshop and showroom.
Maureen’s latest creations can
be purchased online, contact and
website details below.
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Mill Pottery, Wootten
Courtenay, Exmoor,
Somerset, TA24 8RD |
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For interiors where beauty and
peace of mind are wanted, a
haven for personal expression
away from contemporary frenetic
contemporary culture, Michael
Gaitskell’s Pots are desirable.
An elegant, original combination
of form, colour and texture,
they have strong sensual appeal.
A Michael Gaitskell pot will
enhance any interior and add
dramatic and thought-provoking
impact. Visit the website to see
a sample selection, or visit the
pottery for a wonderful variety,
and find your ideal pot.
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND: 10am to 1pm
and 2pm to 5pm. Closed Sundays.
Please ring before making a
special journey.
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96-100 St Nicholas
Market, St. Nicholas
Street, Bristol, BS1 1LJ |
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Situated in the St Nicholas
Market in the centre of Bristol,
Cream & Chrome Collectables
specialises in vintage retro
furniture, lighting and
collectables from the 50s, 60s,
70s and 80s.
Either pop in or visit the
website to view their latest
furniture, lighting, telephones,
clocks, glass, ceramics, wall
art, 80’s handheld games, and
much, much more. Open 9.30am -
5pm Monday to Saturday.
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2
Walcot Buildings, London
Road, Bath, BA1 6AD |
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Working out of their
workshop/store in a Medieval
barn in North Somerset,
Bedsteads have a fantastic,
large selection of antique beds
in iron, brass and wood
including upholstered examples.
They also have a selection of
antique bedroom furniture.
Bedsteads restore to an
unsurpassed standard; you can
select from the ready restored
or choose from the pre restored
beds which can be restored to
your specifications. Replicas in
iron and brass can be ordered
from a catalogue, or they can
make you the one-off bed of your
dreams in iron, brass or wood. A
restoration service is also
available. Well worth a visit.
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19
High Street, Bruton,
Somerset, BA10 0AH |
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Amelia Skinner opened her shop
in Bruton in December 2007 with
a vision of providing the town
and surrounding area with a
unique place to buy an eclectic
mix of goods – from retro penny
sweets to 1930s leather chairs.
Local stonemasons, provide
handmade fireplaces and
flagstone flooring to set the
scene, which Amelia can source
for interested clients, whilst a
fabulous, made to order Hanging
Chair – made from Somerset
willow offers comfort and style.
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25
Waterloo Street, Clifton
Village, Bristol, BS8
4BT |
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Established for more than 25
years in the heart of Clifton
Village Bristol, Focus on the
Past is an Antique Centre for 12
dealers selling a wide variety
of affordable antiques,
furniture and collectables from
traditional to quirky, and
classic to kitsch.
Stock includes antique
pine and painted furniture, kitchenalia,
beds, silver, china, jewellery,
advertising and packaging and
retro. This a great hunting
ground for interior design
ideas. |
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