She is a newcomer at this week’s Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair at Battersea bringing a mix of decorative and garden items
Contact lesley@lesleyfergusonantiques.com
1 How did you get your start?
Over 20 years ago with a small stand at The Antiques Emporium, my sister’s business in Tetbury – which quickly led to building Lorfords Antiques which I co-founded.
2 What is your focus?
Predominantly 18th and 19th century original painted Swedish, French and English furniture. I just love the simplicity and clean lines of Gustavian furniture; inspired by the neoclassical French style.
3 What is one great discovery you’ve made?
I remember once finding a beautiful tapestry cartoon lying on the ground at Le Mans Deballage (a French brocante). Literally being walked on! I rescued it, cleaned it up, framed it and sold it at The Decorative Fair (as Lorfords). It is something I wish I had kept.
4 How do you display your collection in your home?
Antique pots and white ceramics everywhere. A wonderful Swedish Rococo corner cupboard in original paint. Wall art including collages by Huw Griffiths, 19th century nature printed ferns by Henry Bradbury, 17th century Commelin botanical engravings and a Besler sunflowers illustration c.1640.
5 Real ale or espresso martini?
Espresso martini.
