Durham Shabby Antique

Durham Shabby Antique A little bit if eveything, love vintage signage and furniture

On the right before and on the left after, cleaned and leather dressed. Ready for sale, in the shop tomorrow.
13/06/2026

On the right before and on the left after, cleaned and leather dressed. Ready for sale, in the shop tomorrow.

13/06/2026

Fresh finds have landed at Durham Shabby… 👀✨

From buttery vintage leather pouffes and characterful rustic drawers to quirky folk art, industrial salvage, enamel signs and one-of-a-kind curiosities, there’s something waiting to catch every collector’s eye.

Which one would be coming home with you?

Available now on eBay, you are always welcome to call in the shop, 10-4pm Wednesday to Sunday, if you like this or any o...
07/06/2026

Available now on eBay, you are always welcome to call in the shop, 10-4pm Wednesday to Sunday, if you like this or any of our other items, feel free to add us to your saved sellers

06/06/2026

a little look around the Durham Antiques Cooperative ✨

With 13 independent dealers all under one roof, there’s always something new to discover 👀

From antiques and vintage treasures to retro finds, decorative pieces, artwork, furniture, salvage, curios, taxidermy, kitchenalia, and so much more 🕰️✨

Every dealer brings their own unique style, making every visit a treasure hunt 😍

☕ Grab a coffee
🍰 Enjoy some cake
🛋️ Browse the furniture shop
🐕 Bring the dog

And see what hidden gems are waiting for you 💛

📍 The Old Curio, Sherburn Hill, Durham


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27/05/2026

This isn’t a shop designed around trends. It’s a space curated around character.

Weathered pine chests sit alongside rich Victorian mahogany. Time-softened surfaces, original patina, and handcrafted details create layers that simply can’t be replicated in modern interiors.

Look closely and you’ll find oversized gilt mirrors reflecting rooms filled with campaign chests, antique desks, apothecary drawers, shipping crates, and centuries of craftsmanship. Every piece brings texture, history, and soul.

The styling is intentionally eclectic. Industrial signs hang above Georgian furniture. Japanese storage chests sit beside Victorian cabinets. Antique glass, brass candlesticks, folk art, and architectural salvage are grouped together like carefully assembled museum displays.

What makes Durham Shabby special is the sense of discovery.

One moment you’re admiring a beautifully figured walnut chest. The next you’re opening a pine blanket box, finding a vintage advertising sign, or uncovering a forgotten piece of decorative history hidden amongst the layers.

The colour palette is warm and grounding—aged timber, deep mahogany, burnished brass, worn leather, and faded paint finishes—creating an atmosphere that feels collected rather than decorated.

This is the opposite of fast furniture.

It’s a place where imperfections are celebrated, craftsmanship is valued, and every object has earned its place through decades, sometimes centuries, of use.

Whether you’re searching for a statement piece, inspiration for your home, or simply love beautiful old things, Durham Shabby is a reminder that the most interesting interiors are built over time.

18/05/2026

Fresh finds landing at Durham Shabby this week ✨

From the iconic Underwood No.5 typewriter to industrial printers, vintage tools, original workshop pieces and proper old-school advertising interest—this week is full of character.

The kind of pieces that start conversations, finish a room, or become the standout item in a collection.

If you love authentic antique industrial, salvage and unusual one-off finds, these are worth a look.

Available now at Durham Shabby – first to see usually wins 👀

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16/05/2026

We are open 10 - 4pm this weekend for amazing finds

Come and see multiple dealers under one roof at The Old Curio, Sherburn hill.

✌️

12/05/2026

Stunning chest with brass name plate, available now at Durham Shabby £100

01/05/2026

We are open 10-4pm this bank holiday weekend

Address

The Old Curio, Front St, Sherburn Hill
Durham
DH61PA

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+447834234696

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