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Martlesham Antiques Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984.

Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park. Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

Get it off your chest! 🪎We are absolutely loving this 19th century, ornately carved, oak log box Martlesham Antiques It ...
09/10/2026

Get it off your chest! 🪎

We are absolutely loving this 19th century, ornately carved, oak log box Martlesham Antiques

It oozes both appeal and practicality, with its carved coat of arms, dragons, turned bun feet and generous storage space.

A great addition to any home.

👉 Buy it here: martleshamantiques.com/product/19th-century-carved-oak-log-box/

Or visit us:

📍The Thatched Roadhouse, Main Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4RJ

You can’t beat this! 🥁Check out this stunning early 19th Century antique mahogany drum table (circa 1830).It’s called a ...
07/10/2026

You can’t beat this! 🥁

Check out this stunning early 19th Century antique mahogany drum table (circa 1830).

It’s called a drum table because its deep, round top resembles a drum.

This exquisite example has 8 drawers (4 faux drawers and 4 mahogany lined working drawers), a leather writing top, mounted on a three-sided platform base, terminating in carved scroll feet.

This is by far one of our favourite pieces!

What do you think?

You can buy me here: 👇

martleshamantiques.com/product/early-19th-century-antique-mahogany-drum-table/

Bear necessities. 🐻We love our Black Forest bears at Martlesham Antiques These 19th and 20th century pieces are both fin...
05/10/2026

Bear necessities. 🐻

We love our Black Forest bears at Martlesham Antiques

These 19th and 20th century pieces are both fine examples of Bavarian carving and practical, with our first bear being a stick/umbrella and our mama bear and cub being a coat stand.

Either of these (or both) would look ‘beary’ impressive in your home!

Which one is your favourite?

Find more info here:

👉 https://www.martleshamantiques.com/product/19th-century-antique-black-forest-bear-stick-stand/

Heart of Glass. ❤️We think this glass Lalique heart shaped dish is the real deal, but how would you spot a genuine piece...
30/09/2026

Heart of Glass. ❤️

We think this glass Lalique heart shaped dish is the real deal, but how would you spot a genuine piece from a fake?

You’d use our Martlesham Antiques quick guide of course! 👇

🔎 How to spot Lalique glass

✨ Check the base – look for Lalique France, Lalique or the older R. Lalique signature.

🌹 Look at the detail – Lalique is famous for beautifully moulded flowers, leaves, animals and figures.

❄️ Frosted + clear glass – that gorgeous contrast is a classic Lalique look.

⚖️ Feel the weight – Lalique crystal often feels substantial and beautifully finished.

🔍 Check the quality – crisp detail, smooth edges and a polished finish are good signs.

💎 Found “R. Lalique”? Pay attention! Genuine examples bearing René Lalique’s earlier mark can be particularly collectible.

Top tip: Never rely on the signature alone - check the design, quality and markings together.

Would you know a Lalique if you spotted one? 👀

22/09/2026

Your antiques hunting starts here…📍

Immerse yourself in antiques and curiosities at Martlesham Antiques this Autumn. 🍂

Come and lose yourself amongst our statement furniture, collectibles and timeless pieces, all handpicked by our experts.

Whether you’re looking to expand your collection, pick up a statement piece or learn more about antiques, you’ll love visiting us!

18/09/2026

Furniture with a story to tell… 🕰️

Antique furniture brings something to your home that mass-produced pieces simply can’t, history, character and craftsmanship that has already stood the test of time.

From elegant statement pieces to practical furniture for everyday living, our Martlesham Antiques showroom is filled with unique finds waiting for their next chapter.

Why settle for ordinary when you can own an original?

Browse online or visit our showroom today.

👉 www.martleshamantiques.com

If this desk could talk…✍️Here we have a 19th Century inlaid mahogany desk, circa 1890, standing on square tapering legs...
15/09/2026

If this desk could talk…✍️

Here we have a 19th Century inlaid mahogany desk, circa 1890, standing on square tapering legs terminating with brass castors.

This would have been used as a personal writing desk, for writing letters, keeping correspondence and managing household paperwork, somewhere in a late Victorian home to sit and deal with the day’s affairs.

The elaborate floral inlay suggests it was intended to be a handsome furnishing as well as a useful workspace.

Before inboxes, there were inlaid desks.

Find a piece with a past for your home today.

Browse online or visit our Martlesham showroom.

www.martleshamantiques.com

Legs can tell you a lot about an antique! 🪑🔍The shape and construction of furniture legs can provide valuable clues abou...
09/09/2026

Legs can tell you a lot about an antique! 🪑🔍

The shape and construction of furniture legs can provide valuable clues about a piece’s age, style and origins.

Here are three distinctive designs to look out for:

🟤 Cabriole Leg — c.1700–1760
Popular during the Queen Anne and early Georgian periods, its elegant S-shaped curve flows from the knee down to the foot.

🟤 Barley-Twist Leg — c.1850–1900
A striking spiral-turned design associated with the Victorian Jacobean Revival and inspired by 17th-century furniture.

🟤 Tapered Spade Leg — c.1775–1800
Often seen in Georgian and Hepplewhite furniture, this refined, straight leg gradually narrows before finishing in a spade-shaped foot.

Dates can vary, especially with later revival pieces, but learning to recognise these details is a brilliant starting point when identifying antique furniture.

Which style would you choose for your home?

Comment below! 👇

Visit Martlesham Antiques and discover furniture with history, character and craftsmanship.

07/09/2026

Buy once. Buy well. Buy antique. 🪑

Long before sustainability became a buzzword, antique furniture was built to last.

Created by skilled craftspeople using quality materials and traditional techniques, a well-made antique can serve generations of the same family, and still look beautiful doing it.

Choosing antique furniture means:

♻️ Giving an existing piece a new life
🌳 Reducing demand for newly manufactured furniture
🛠️ Investing in genuine craftsmanship
🏡 Bringing character and history into your home

At Martlesham Antiques, we carefully select quality pieces that deserve to be enjoyed for many more years.

Because furniture shouldn’t be disposable.

Visit our Suffolk showroom or browse our latest collection online.

03/09/2026

Oriental Opulence. 🐉

They simply don’t make statement furniture like this anymore…

This impressive Chinoiserie bureau bookcase features a striking red lacquered finish, beautifully decorated with intricate Chinese countryside scenes.

The carcass dates from the 18th century and was expertly lacquered during the early 20th century, combining generations of craftsmanship in one exceptional piece.

From its elegant swan-neck pediment and astragal-glazed doors to its fitted bureau interior and five graduated oak-lined drawers, there’s something remarkable to discover at every level.

A functional piece of furniture and a true work of art.

👉 View it online⁠ here:

www.martleshamantiques.com/product/early-20th-century-chinoiserie-bureau-bookcase-2/

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Woodbridge
IP124RJ

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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