DURHAM REGION (TNW) – Exacting style. Decorating flair. Whether on the hunt for retro Laurel table lamps, vintage Manhattan glassware or antique Sevres vases, antiquing at the 39th annual Summer Antiques Show at Sherway Gardens is about the fun of the search and the thrill of the find.
From high style to shabby chic, shoppers can browse nearly 1.2 kilometres of perfect accent pieces ranging from cozy country quilts to rare Italian artwork. Toronto’s largest antiquing event opens at 10am on Civic Holiday Monday August 2nd and runs through Sunday, August 8th. Add free admission and parking and you can see why this has been Toronto’s favourite antiques show for more than three decades.
“Antiques add a ‘wow factor’ to any home decor”, states show organizer Peter Sutherland. “It’s all about finding the coolest things in the city. For example, Yorkville’s Starr Howard Antiques offer exquisite, one-of-a-kind pieces that allow customers to individualize their homes. People who come to the show are not satisfied with cookie cutter design and decorating that go hand in hand with mass production. We find that our customers have an exacting sense of style and a passion for decorating with flair”.
More than 10,000 antiques and collectibles will be on display throughout Sherway Gardens at the Summer Antiques Sale including folk art from the Maritimes, restored mahogany dining room tables, white-washed cottage furniture, vintage timepieces, armoires from France, ancient coins, pine harvest tables, sideboards, blanket boxes, brass beds, pressed glass and estate jewelry.
For your home, condo or cottage, the Summer Antiques Show offers a world of rare finds and treasures under one roof including:
- The clean lines of mid-century modern pieces that fit the cool stylings of condo living
- The golden glow of authentic antique pine furniture that adds warmth to any home
- Exquisite watercoloured porcelain from stately homes in the English countryside
- Hand worn woods of carved French country furnishings that fit perfectly with contemporary décor
Fredericks Persian carpets
The Summer Antiques Sale is a great place for the serious and experienced collector and for the novice to find quality antiques and collectibles. The high calibre vendors set aside select pieces throughout the year specifically for the show at Sherway Gardens.
Located on the shores of Lake Huron, art deco furniture and accessories specialist Paul Braybrook brings a wealth of seldom seen stock to the show. Paul’s inventory includes items ranging from Handel and Pairpoint lamps to the incredible work of artist Bjørn Wiinblad.
Siecle Antiques features beautiful things from the French countryside. Provençal-style dressers, wonderful lamps, unusual mirrors and an eclectic array of items both practical and decorative.
Established in 1981, Rumi Antiques & Fine Art is one of Eastern North America's premier galleries specializing in 17th, 18th, 19th, & 20th century antiques and fine art. A member of the Canadian Antiques Dealers Association, Rumi exhibits the highest calibre stock with something to suit all tastes.
Zegers Design sofa
Long established Dealers of the Niagara wine region, Brittanic Antiques, bring an assortment of very fine hand–picked furniture and decorative accessories. The woods of the mainly formal furniture range from burled walnut to gorgeous mahogany.
An avid Snoopy fan since early childhood, collector Joe Faultess has one of the largest collections of Snoopy memorabilia in Canada. Featured items from his personal collection include more than 1,500 Snoopy and The Peanuts Gang pieces from all over the world. The collection features pieces from the 60s right up to current times and includes die cast toys, ceramic music boxes, clocks, phones and pillows. The collection will be on display at Sherway Gardens at the annual Summer Antiques Sale.
THE 39th ANNUAL SUMMER ANTIQUES SALE
Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW)
Civic Holiday Monday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 8th
Monday 10am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday 10am-9pm; Saturday 9:30am-6pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
FREE admission and FREE parking
For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca or www.asinter.com.
TOP PHOTO: Siecle birdcage
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