Our ODS Founders.

Objet D'Art Stuff (ODS) was created in 2023 by us - Bill & Jo, a couple based in Northamptonshire, UK. Between us we have (gulp) 78 years experience in the retail sales and service industry. We have worked for a number of retailers and service providers, and in the latter years of our respective careers, ran our own companies.
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Objet D'Art (That's Stuff to you and me!) antique and vintage shop online was borne out of a genuine interest and curiosity for beautiful things. It started out as a hobby and we enjoyed it so much it naturally developed into an online marketplace. We are constantly updating our knowledge and expertise in antiques and collectables. We want to share with others that knowledge, expertise, love and interest for stuff. The day we stop being passionate about it, is the day we stop doing it!
 
The stuff we like and therefore sell includes antiques, vintage, collectibles, retro and curios. We particularly like things that are quirky and unique. We visit antique fairs, emporiums, warehouses, clearance sales, reclamation yards and exhibitions across the UK throughout the year.
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Between us we bring different interests, expertise and skills to the table. Nicknamed the Time Traveller, Bill has a particular interest in silver (especially Victorian), mirrors and militaria. Jo AKA the Happy Antiquer, likes the decorative side of things - hand crafted items, paintings, chinoiserie and toleware. Our different styles and approaches are evident when you look closely at the products in store. We have different ways of photographing the items, and our own unique ways of describing the products. We think this is a good thing because it emphasises how the uniqueness of an item captures different audiences and, as we say, history and beauty outweighs function!
 
We buy on instinct because we think that if we like an object, and see something in it, others will too. Most importantly we take pride in what we do and do it with passion. It's as simple as that! We hope you will enjoy buying stuff at our antique and vintage shop online as much as we enjoy sourcing it!

We like to think of ourselves as 'time travellers'. We take the time to enjoy each item we buy too, so we often keep some of the beautiful treasures in our home, until they are bought by you! We love what we do and call ourselves 'Happy Antiquers'!