Personally sourced items from around the world
Vintage finds and bespoke shopping service
I spend my life in flea markets around the world, whether it’s shopping for clients in Paris or hunting for treasures for my Italian house renovation. It’s part of my travel consultant life and it has evolved into a bespoke offering.
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Let’s keep this simple. I like finding things. Beautiful things. Treasures. Things that were lost and searching for a new home.
Whether it's finding things through research or rummaging through antique fairs and flea markets, I like the discovery. The creativity. The spontaneous uncovering of beauty. It fills my heart, it inspires my soul. It feels like part of my Ikigai, that which gives my life meaning, my purpose.
Enabled by my work in the travel industry, Artefacts celebrates beauty through art and nature, through furniture and objects, buildings and spaces, those lost treasures and forgotten artefacts.
Travel, wellness and Artefacts are my purpose in motion. Welcome along for the ride.
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A personal concierge for vintage and secondhand items.
Personal shopping:
You are looking for a particular item such as the ultimate leather jacket or an iconic floor lamp. You might have a wedding coming up and you want a vintage dress or bag to make the day unique (everyone dreads turning up in the summers ‘IT’ dress!). One of my favourite requests is finding vintage engagement rings for that special moment. The clue is in the name for this service, it’s personal, it’s your style and as specific as possible.
General scout:
You don’t have time to go every week or month to flea markets and vintage stores, but would like me to keep a general look out for interior items for styling your home or workplace, or clothing in your style and size. This is a profile of things you like and would be interesting in seeing from around the world. Clients send me mood boards, specific items or a rough description and I add to my shopping list for while I am wondering the markets and stores. Think of it as an extra pair of eyes.
Artefacts store:
These are items I have slowly and careful brought myself to sell. Do not expect this to be fast pace or high stock turn over, this is a slow purchase movement, not fast fashion. I take time and care to buy items and they appear in the store as I find them. Subscribe below to receive updates when new items go online.
Instagram Live:
This is a little less of a set service and more something fun. I do an Instagram Live from flea markets around the world, these have an auction house feel about them. People message and purchase as things are shown. Once I leave the market or move on from a stall there is no guarantee the item is available. It’s in the moment shopping from the comfort of your sofa/bed/sun lounger.
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As they say in Italy “dimmi” - tell me, tell me what you want, what you are looking for or even a general mood of what you are after via an online consultation or email exchange. For example some of my clients are very detailed and know exact what they are looking for “I need a Giacometti vibe sculpture” other simply send me a mood image of a room and ask me to look out for things that fit this theme. I send videos, pictures with prices and we go from there.
If you need an item within a certain time frame there is a fee for me to go and “solo hunt” for you, the fee depends on the complexity. If you are happy to wait and see what I find at the monthly flea markets across Europe then I take my commission from the seller and there is no fee to you, just the price of the item and any shipping/courier charges.
There is a small up front fee of £20 for a 30 min online consultations or phone call. I have recently added this as I have found that when the consultation was free people don’t show up to the call or respect my time. This low commitment has been working for getting people to not be flaky ;-)
Postage and collection are all bespoke and depend on the items, location and situation.
Shop current available stock
A beautiful, large vintage ceramic basket featuring a stunning woven lattice design and classic side handles. Originally purchased in Italy, this eye-catching piece is finished in a brilliant, high-gloss yellow glaze that instantly brings a cheery smile to my face!
It is perfectly sized to serve as a dining table center piece, a functional fruit bowl, a bread basket, or a standalone decorative accent for Mid-Century Modern or eclectic interior styles.
Product Specifications:
Origin: Purchased in Italy
Material: Glazed Ceramic / Pottery
Color: Glossy Yellow
Length: 39 cm (approx. 15.3 inches)
Width: 25 cm (approx. 9.8 inches)
Height: 11 cm (approx. 4.3 inches)
Brand: None (unmarked bottom)
Condition: Vintage condition with some chips and cracks as shown in the pictures. The glossy glaze remains bright and vibrant. As with all hand-woven vintage ceramics, there may be slight, natural variations in the glaze from the original firing process. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the cosmetic condition
Shipping is possible if needed but this item is very heavy, collection is preferred and can be collected from London or Milan (or vicinity), please message before purchasing to enquire.
A small collection of items I have curated along the way can be found here in my shop.
A beautiful vintage clear pressed glass water jug/pitcher featuring a striking Art Deco design. The body showcases a bold, cubist chequered pattern that brilliantly catches and refracts the light - it reminds me of a spider web. The neck and lip are such an elegant shape, along with the stylised geometric handle thats typical of mid-century European glassware.
This is a substantial, heavy piece of vintage glassware that is as functional as it is decorative—perfect for serving water, juice, or wine, or displaying as a statement vase.
Details & Dimensions:
Material: Heavy, high-quality clear pressed glass
Pattern: Cubist / Chequered / Faceted
Style: Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern
Estimated Era: 1940s – 1960s
Height: Approx 18 cm
Capacity: Approx 1.5 Liters
Shipping is possible if needed but this item is heavy, collection is preferred and can be collected from London or Milan (or vicinity), please message before purchasing to enquire.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. One small chip on the base, no other major cracks/chips. There may be minor signs of age-appropriate wear or typical manufacturing imperfections (such as tiny air bubbles) inherent to vintage pressed glass, which only add to its authentic character. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.
This vintage silver-plated trinket dish is shaped like a vine leaf with highly detailed embossed veins and a curved stem that serves as a tiny handle, blending minimalist design with nature-inspired elegance.
It makes a perfect vide-poche (valet tray) for an entryway console, nightstand, or vanity to stylishly collect keys, coins, or jewellery.
I am leaving the patina as I like this finish, but it would be easy to clean if you prefer the shiny vibe.
Product Specifications:
Origin: Purchased in Italy
Material: Silver plated metal
Finish: This item is being sold with its original, authentic vintage patina. The dark tarnish beautifully highlights the deep detailing of the leaf veins, giving it wonderful character and an authentic antique look. (Note to buyer: If a bright finish is preferred, it can be polished back to a high shine with standard silver cleaner, but it is being left unpolished for collectors who prefer the aged aesthetic).
Brand: None (unmarked bottom)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no major dings or deep scratches. Please see all photos for a closer look at the condition and exact details.
Shipping: UK with Royal Mail
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