At Antique Importers our goal is to offer a wide range of quality English furniture from the 19th and 20th Centuries, including Victorian, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Edwardian, and pieces from the leading manufacturers of the English design movement of the 1950's, '60's and '70's, including G-Plan, Younger, Nathan, Ercol and others.
To round out the collection we import reclaimed architectural and garden elements, such as stained glass windows, cast iron gates and fireplace mantles, chimney pots, down spouts, and many fascinating and interesting items. We currently have a great selection of leaded stained glass windows, mid-century modern and antique furniture.
To round out the collection we import reclaimed architectural and garden elements, such as stained glass windows, cast iron gates and fireplace mantles, chimney pots, down spouts, and many fascinating and interesting items. We currently have a great selection of leaded stained glass windows, mid-century modern and antique furniture.
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Inspired by shapes from nature, the sleek lines of our Modern English furniture collection includes such mid-century manufactures as G-Plan, Younger, Ercol, and Nathan, and many other leaders of the English design movement of the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Furnish your home or workplace with the clean lines of modern teak furniture.
During our frequent buying trips in England we concentrate our search for the finest furniture to be found in Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire and Lancashire; including pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries and styles such as Victorian, Edwardian, Eastlake, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Our collection also includes pub, school and church furnishings, and a variety of fascinating items.
These unique pieces are bound to inspire interest and creativity. Explore our expansive inventory of reclaimed vintage English house and building parts, chimney pots and downspouts, stained glass windows, iron fencing, garden gates and tools, fire buckets and watering cans, iron mantles and brass coal hods, and vintage tin and enamel advertising signs.
Owner Chris Kappler opened Antique Importers in 1982. With over 34 years experience selling antiques, he goes all out to bring the best of England to Seattle. During frequent buying trips to England, Chris is relentless in his search for unique pieces of furniture, household effects and fascinating objects of purpose.
Reviews (19)
Hickink
Dec 29, 2021
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Sep 21, 2021
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Hannah Spring
Aug 01, 2021
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This antique shop is well-curated by the knowledgeable and kind owner. Even though it’s on the small side, every piece is a treasure. I make the trip out from Seattle just to shop here. Great selection of old pine furniture and MCM. A few goodies I’ve walked away from — perfectly worn leather Arnault chairs and a gorgeous long, narrow danish pine table.
Anne Christensen
Jun 02, 2021
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Anya Krupp
Feb 26, 2021
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Brittni Walters
Aug 09, 2020
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Jody Dziuba
Sep 10, 2019
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I've been here a few times and have bought a few things from here. Chris is extremely friendly and accommodating and their antiques and Mid Century selection is pretty great. Pretty much everything is British made (G Plan, Turnidge of London, etc ). Beautiful stuff and really decent prices. Well worth a visit. Bring your visa cause it's impossible to come here without falling in love with a piece. 👍🏼
Ice Qu
Aug 09, 2019
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In looking for home furnishings at major branded stores, I literally got foot-stomping upset at the poor quality and lack of choices in wood furnishings. But then I stepped into Antique Importers! Though I am not an antiques hobbyist or even really a fan, I feel like I suddenly became one when I walked into the shop
as it didn't smell musty or gross like someone's dirty garage, and there wasn't that greasy, dusty odor like in the strip mall antique boutiques. What a relief!
The proprietor didn't try to hound us or regale us with stories to entice us to buy something, but stayed quietly nearby
as it didn't smell musty or gross like someone's dirty garage, and there wasn't that greasy, dusty odor like in the strip mall antique boutiques. What a relief!
The proprietor didn't try to hound us or regale us with stories to entice us to buy something, but stayed quietly nearby
Samantha Corso
Jun 26, 2019
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LOVE this place! Everything is in excellent condition and has been thoughtfully cleaned before being put out for sale. Most pieces are part of a set so you can easily get two matching end tables, dressers, etc.
The owner was wonderful and clearly knows a lot about everything he brings in. Highly recommend stopping by even if there’s nothing specific on your shopping list!
The owner was wonderful and clearly knows a lot about everything he brings in. Highly recommend stopping by even if there’s nothing specific on your shopping list!
L. B.
Jan 21, 2019
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Brian B.
Sep 02, 2018
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Louisa D.
Nov 20, 2017
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Great little shop in downtown Issaquah with a large selection of well-cared-for midcentury and English antique furniture. Everything's solid wood, lovingly made, lots of character. Plenty of glass-door bookcases and cabinets, dressers, nightstands, tables, chairs, sideboards, and lots more. Plus some interesting architectural finds, like chimney pots! Great little spot.
Sharon C.
Oct 15, 2017
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Anaya S.
Feb 23, 2017
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This place is a treasure trove! When I stumbled upon this shop I just couldn't stop smiling at how much beautiful and reasonably priced furniture they had. The store is packed with solid wood furniture in VERY good used condition. Half of it is mid century and the other half is more conventional oak furniture. But all very unique, solid and beautiful. The shop keeper is also a gem. He was very helpful and friendly, and not at all pushy. Now that I've purchased my dining chairs there I can recommend everyone else go check it out!
Becca G.
Feb 08, 2015
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Lynne K.
Mar 22, 2011
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This is one of Seattle's best stores! I have been going in here for about 20 years and own about 10 large pieces from them. The owner is a great laid-back guy who is even willing to deal a bit. Prices are quite fair, especially given their location. They have a lot of unusual items, so it is fun to go in there even when you don't need anything. The owner is always interested and helpful when I have crazy ideas like turning an English toilet tank into a glass-topped side table... and where else in Seattle are you going to have safe FREE parking?!
Willow F.
Feb 10, 2011
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This shop has so many great items I would suggest going there with only what you can afford to spend and no plastic or you might be in trouble. Don't get me wrong - their prices are totally fair for the items - not overpriced junk as I have seen in some stores. As far as service, I found the folks there to be helpful, friendly, kind and informative. I don't necessarily look like your standard moneybags antique shopper and that did not seem to have any negative effect on their attitude toward me. It seems to me that some unfair low ratings have been logged here by some bratty tourists
Steve L.
Feb 06, 2011
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I discovered Antique Importers while on a quest to find the perfect Danish Modern coffee table and my journey soon came to an end as I set foot in the shop.
There it was sitting atop another table, the Holy Grail of my coffee table crusade. It was a true Danish piece, it was teak, it was vintage, and most importantly it wasn't ridiculously over-priced like a lot of tables on eBay or Craigslist.
I must have had a completely different experience then some of the other reviewers at Antique Importers. The owner, Chris I believe his name is, was very friendly the entire time I was in the store
There it was sitting atop another table, the Holy Grail of my coffee table crusade. It was a true Danish piece, it was teak, it was vintage, and most importantly it wasn't ridiculously over-priced like a lot of tables on eBay or Craigslist.
I must have had a completely different experience then some of the other reviewers at Antique Importers. The owner, Chris I believe his name is, was very friendly the entire time I was in the store
Mark S.
Mar 04, 2008
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I just bought an "English pub table" from here. It is made from thick, heavy wood and feels like it will last forever. I really like it. The place has a great selection of mostly all-wood pieces (some with glass or iron accents) and a small selection of random cool things (e.g. old carpenters tools).
The owner/manager/shop-keep (not sure his official relationship with the store) is one of the friendliest person-who-sells-things (just seems wrong to refer to him as a salesperson since I don't generally enjoy being "helped" by salespeople) I have ever met.
This is only
The owner/manager/shop-keep (not sure his official relationship with the store) is one of the friendliest person-who-sells-things (just seems wrong to refer to him as a salesperson since I don't generally enjoy being "helped" by salespeople) I have ever met.
This is only
