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Christopher Howe Antiques (Howe London) welcomes building conservation professionals, homeowners, and heritage enthusiasts into a world where timeless authenticity, craftsmanship, and heritage sensitivity converge. Founded in 1986 by Christopher Howe—trained as a sculptor and passionate about antiques—Howe London curates a uniquely eclectic collection of antiques and produces bespoke furniture and lighting informed by traditional methods. With flagship showrooms on Pimlico Road, Bourne Street, and a warehouse in Battersea, Howe provides both inspiration and practical resources for projects rooted in heritage conservation. In its six-decade journey, Howe London’s mission has remained steadfast: to source and deliver antiques and furniture of exceptional quality, provenance and structural integrity. Christopher insists that no piece is created unless it meets or exceeds the standards of the original. For example, benches made for the National Gallery remain in place decades later, a testament to Howe’s commitment to lasting workmanship. This rigorous ethos is invaluable to conservation professionals seeking materials and objects that resonate with architectural authenticity and physical endurance. Christopher Howe sources antiques globally—ranging from 18th-century English country-house furniture to Arts and Crafts pieces and 20th-century industrial items—blending them seamlessly with his own Made‑by‑HOWE furniture and lighting lines. His showroom on Pimlico Road, designed as a living atelier, also houses a bespoke "Plain English" kitchen created in collaboration with heritage-minded designers, showcasing how antiques and craftsmanship can be integrated into functional contemporary interiors. The company offers bespoke design, restoration, and consultative services tailored for heritage projects. Clients—including institutions such as Sir John Soane’s Museum and Hampton Court Palace, as well as private homeowners—benefit from Christopher Howe’s aesthetic judgement and mastery of restoration techniques and finishes. Orders are carefully customized: Howe works with customers to refine specifications and variations until each piece feels uniquely appropriate for its setting. Howe London’s approach to interiors merges antiques, new craftsmanship, and design sensitivity in a way that respects historical context while meeting modern living needs. Interiors such as the Gloucestershire Barn project demonstrate how antique furnishings and custom pieces can furnish historic buildings in harmony with their architectural heritage. Christopher Howe's ethos of mixing objects with integrity lends itself naturally to conservation-led fit-outs where authenticity and cohesion matter deeply. For building conservation professionals, the value of Howe London lies in its ability to source authentic period materials, offer bespoke furniture that complements heritage environments, and deliver expert guidance on restoration and interior integration. Their combination of antiques, design flair, and high‑quality craftsmanship supports sensitive conservation while enabling functional, elegant restoration.
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| Principal Areas of Work: | Antiques, Bespoke Furniture, Lighting Design, Vintage Textiles, Leathers, Wallpapers, Gallery Display, Design Consultancy |
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| Capabilities and Specialisms: | Provenance Research, Traditional Craftsmanship, Period Upholstery, Deconstructed Revealing Construction, Heritage Fabric Sourcing, Grade II Listed Gallery Restoration, Long‑Lasting Solid Materials, Conservation‑Sensitive Design |
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