’Tis the season to visit Wembley Park Antiques Market

Roaring trade in Regency period items thanks to Bridgerton’s enormous popularity
’Tis the season to visit Wembley Park Antiques Market picture

With season two of the delightful period drama Bridgerton proving a hit and filming for the spin-off prequel Queen Charlotte underway, our screens are filled once more not just with stunning outfits and hairdos but also fabulous backdrops in the form of the series’ richly decorated homes.


While individual homeowners and renters alike may not have an entire production crew available to track down the perfect pieces of 19th century Regency furniture, they’re taking matters into their own hands. And those wondering where to get the look would do well to drop in on the traders at Wembley Park Antiques Market, who are doing a roaring trade in Regency period items thanks to Bridgerton’s enormous popularity.


“We have seen considerable demand for Regency & Regency-styled collectables and decorative items as we move further into 2022, with interior buyers, prop and private, all looking for something warm and rich.” Jonathan Nixon, Wembley Park Antiques Market Britain’s nobles sought out furnishing and antiques that were inspired by King George IV’’s love of all things French.


Now, households around Britain are seeking out Georgian pieces for their homes once more. This Regencycore design trend is all about Bridgerton-style ornate wallpapers and rich fabrics, along with statement antique pieces that elevate otherwise contemporary designs.


“With gorgeous Louis XV side chairs being something to watch out for, with ornate mirrors in high demand, you’ll often see period pieces being dressed with timeless mid-century design adding a real feel of depth to a project marrying two great eras. You’ll also often see architectural pieces being snapped up from stained glass in the original framework to Welsh silver coal buckets being repurposed into statement Champagne and wine buckets.


“We have also seen many buyers looking for Regency styled stone planters and figures; these beautiful pieces will find themselves taking centre stage in both the home and garden. Something we would recommend watching out for is most certainly oil on canvas pieces and foxed mirrored glass will always add a feeling of grandeur to any room.”


Jonathan Nixon, Wembley Park Antiques Market Items such as Regency mirrors, Irish coal buckets, porcelain, bronze figures, architectural stone, draw sets, mahogany secretaire, oil on canvas, satinwood sideboards, table mirrors, carved chests, silver and more can all be found at the Wembley Park Antiques Market.


“It’s been a pleasure to see the journey that the Antiques Market has been on. It is just one of the ways we are thinking creatively to enliven every aspect of Wembley Park, temporarily turning a coach park built for Wembley Stadium event days into one of the neighbourhood’s top attractions for the community to enjoy.”


Julian Tollast, Wembley Park’s Head of Masterplanning and Design, Quintain Held monthly Wembley Park Antiques Market is free to enter and located on Canada Lane, Canada Gardens, Wembley Park, London HA9 0SJ.


The next two markets will be held on Wednesday 27th April and Wednesday 25th May 2022, from 8 am to 4 pm. For more information, please visit wembleypark.com/antiquesmarket

Published Apr 21, 2022