Hotels and Media

Decorative Supports Rising Stars
The April Decorative Fair is supporting National Antiques Week and a new initiative to find the stars of the future in the antiques trade.  The Young Guns competition is open to dealers and anyone working in the antiques industry aged 39 or under.  Read more about it here, nominate a young dealer or antiques professional you know, or apply to enter the competition if you are in the trade!. But hurry, entries close 31 January!

Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa
The 4 star Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa is ideally located opposite Battersea Park, perfect for those visiting or exhibiting at the Decorative Fair. The hotel offers world-class service and facilities with a modern and international flair. This year Pestana Chelsea Bridge is offering exhibitors and visitors a special rate of £131.50 (inclusive of VAT, exclusive of breakfast). This rate must be booked online via this link to the Pestana website inserting unique code 10912V3WH in the corporate code box. This special offer must be booked and pre-paid by 24th September (for the October fair), rate subject to availability and minimum 4 nights stay.

RetroStart
RetroStart.com provides links to 20th century design shops worldwide. Search for design icons per category using the ItemLocator function or plan your buying trip via the ShopLocator. RetroStart is the organizer of the annual fair Design Icons Amsterdam which successfully launched in February 2012.

What's happening abroad
If you are travelling to the Continent this Summer and want to check out what’s on offer in terms of 20th century design events, antiques fairs and shops, then take a look at this website, www.retrostart.com. It keep plenty of info up to date on events and happenings in the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark – and even covers shows further afield, including The Decorative Fair!