Business Details
Premier Antique & Home Design Services in Branford, CT
Branford Antiques is a family-operated small business with over 100 years of combined expertise in antiques, fine art, and design. Our seasoned technical staff provides restoration services for furniture and paintings, while our lead designer, Dominic Scarpa, offers tailored interior design solutions across the Connecticut shoreline. We specialize in professional estate appraisals, authentication, and fair-value acquisitions of artwork, antiques, and collectibles. Our collective of vendors shares a passion for curating high-quality vintage and handmade pieces, ensuring lasting value for every client.Two of our owners hold master's degrees in fine arts, combining academic rigor with practical experience in buying and selling art. We operate with a commitment to honesty, integrity, and transparency, ensuring our customers feel confident in their investments. Our online inventory showcases select offerings, with personalized service available for inquiries. With a focus on timeless craftsmanship, we bridge historical artistry with modern client needs, serving collectors, homeowners, and estate planners.
Services
Antique Appraisals
Painting Restoration
Design Consultations
Online Shopping
Estate Appraisals
Art Authentication
Antique Furniture Sales
Fine Art Sales
Vintage Accessories Sales
Conservatory Art Restoration
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined antique and art expertise.
- Our team includes certified experts with masters degrees in fine arts.
- We provide conservatory restoration and authentication services.
- We guarantee fair prices for all purchases.
- Our lead designer specializes in Connecticut shoreline properties.
Services
Antique Appraisals
We provide professional evaluations for antiques and fine art, ensuring accurate valuations for private sales and estates. Our experts use decades of experience to authenticate and price items, from furniture to rare collectibles. Clients receive detailed reports for insurance, inheritance, or selling purposes, backed by our reputation for fairness and expertise.
Painting Restoration
Our technical staff specializes in repairing and preserving paintings and artwork. Using conservatory techniques, we address damage while maintaining original integrity. Services include cleaning, retouching, and structural repairs, ensuring longevity for both classic and contemporary pieces in private and estate collections.
Design Consultations
Dominic Scarpa leads our design services, offering tailored interior solutions for homes, offices, and restaurants. We blend antique elegance with modern functionality, focusing on Connecticut shoreline properties. Clients benefit from curated vintage selections and space optimization for enduring aesthetic value.
Antique Furniture Sales
We sell curated antique furniture spanning multiple eras and styles, including rare items like 1600s Italian armoires and 1800s American blanket chests. Each piece is authenticated and restored, appealing to collectors and those seeking timeless craftsmanship for contemporary spaces.
Fine Art Sales
Our inventory includes paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the 18th to 20th centuries. Highlights range from oil paintings by J. Andersen to 1950s Modernist works. We cater to collectors and institutions seeking authenticated pieces with historical significance and investment potential.
People
Dominic Scarpa
Lead Designer
Dominic Scarpa specializes in interior design for Connecticut shoreline properties. With a masters degree in fine arts and decades of experience, he blends antique elegance with modern functionality for residential and commercial spaces.
Hans Strilbyckij
Co-Owner
Hans Strilbyckij co-owns Branford Antiques. Holding a masters degree in fine arts, he leverages years of experience in art acquisition and sales to curate high-value antiques and fine art collections.
Questions
What types of appraisals do you offer?
We provide professional appraisals for antiques, fine art, jewelry, and estate items. Services include authentication, valuation reports for insurance, and fair-market pricing for sales or inheritance.
Do you restore antique furniture?
Yes, our technical staff performs conservatory restoration on furniture, addressing structural damage and wear while preserving original craftsmanship and historical integrity for lasting value.
Can you help with interior design using antiques?
Our lead designer offers tailored interior solutions blending antique pieces with modern spaces. We specialize in Connecticut shoreline homes, restaurants, and offices to create timeless, functional environments.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact us directly for payment options, as methods may vary depending on the item size and transaction complexity. We aim to accommodate buyer preferences whenever possible.
Do you buy antiques from private sellers?
Yes, we routinely purchase artwork, furniture, silver, coins, and collectibles. Our team offers fair valuations for private sales, estates, and family heirlooms across the Connecticut shoreline.
