Westland London

At Westland London we have over forty years' experience in dealing with antique fireplaces, chimneypieces and fireplace mantels of the finest quality. Our stock of over 750 antique fireplaces and chimneypieces span styles ranging from the Gothic and Renaissance to Victorian and Art Deco, and many pieces dating from the mid 16th to the early 20th century are of museum quality. Since being established by Geoff Westland in 1969, our exceptional collection of antique fireplaces and other pieces has continually evolved within our unique North London showroom.

Westland London, established in 1969, specialise in fine period chimneypieces, fireplace accessories, fine furniture, lighting, and decorative and architectural antiques. Established by Geoff Westland in 1969, Westland London deals in fine and prestigious architectural and decorative antiques, displaying a vast selection of period chimneypieces, fireplace accessories, lighting, antique mirrors and much more within their showroom in Willesden Green. Westland London has built one of the finest and largest collections of antique chimneypieces in the world spanning the period from the 15th to the early 20th century; the product of over fifty years experience in the trade.

Browse our large collection of antique wooden fireplaces, mantels and chimneypieces in a selection of mahogany, oak, walnut and pine. Styles range from Jacobean and Renaissance to Art Deco and Art Nouveau. Antique wooden fireplaces have been enjoyed for centuries. From the earliest examples, heavily carved and worn with time, to strikingly simple Arts and Crafts fireplaces, we try to stock a variety of styles and sizes. Antique wooden mantels are a fabulous way of injecting character into a property, or just making a statement.

Our Victorian fireplaces make up one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of antique chimneypieces and mantels found anywhere in the world. As the Edwardian era followed and overlapped the Victorian Era, we have also included our Edwardian fireplaces in this section. The Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign (1837 to 1901) - and this being one of the longest reigns of a British monarch, her time as Queen saw not only a change of centuries, but also various transitions of interior styles and fashions.

Lighting has the ability to utterly transform the home. For style, atmosphere and drama, antique lights can be the perfect choice. Our collection of antique lighting ranges from lanterns, chandeliers and antique wall lights to a large selection of vintage and unusual pieces. The history of the antique wall light, or sconce, begins with the wall mounted torch. These were usually made of cast iron, a portable torch which could be taken from room to room or out of the house. This later developed into the rush light, where a rush, or reed would be dipped in fat to make a rudimentary candle, and then balanced inside a wall mounted sconce.

Anthony is our Head of Restoration and one of our Directors, overseeing the transformation of our stock from purchase to sale. He is a talented cabinet maker and his love of working with his hands came from his Grandfather, who taught him the cabinetmaking trade from a very young age. He still learns a great deal from 19th and 20th century manuals, whether it be the history of specific items or how best to repair them. On a normal day you will find him in our wood workshop, but he can turn his hand to many other things, from spinning metal and painting stained glass to carving marble.

Our stunning collection of antique marble fireplaces, mantels and chimneypieces features fireplaces made in a variety of different antique marbles, including Sienna marble, Statuary marble, Cippolino marble and Verde Antico marble. Marble has been used in architecture for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian cultures. Its ability to bear immense weight made it ideal for supporting structures and monolithic columns in public, private and religious buildings. Prized for its beauty and resilience, marble has been used in some of the world's most iconic buildings, including the Parthenon, the Taj Mahal and the Palace of Versailles.