Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Source for Authentic Mid-Century Modern & English Antiques
Established in 1982, Antique Importers has dedicated over four decades to curating and delivering authentic English antiques and mid-century modern furniture to discerning clients. Our founder, Chris Kappler, leverages extensive experience from frequent buying trips across England, sourcing exceptional pieces from Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, and Lancashire. Our inventory spans Victorian, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Edwardian, and 1950s-70s English design movement items, including iconic brands like G-Plan, Younger, Nathan, and Ercol. We specialize in both large-scale furniture and architectural elements such as stained glass windows, cast iron gates, and fireplace mantles, alongside smaller decorative items like vintage tools, rugs, and glassware.Our Issaquah showroom offers personalized tours, with delivery and shipping services available to accommodate client needs. With a commitment to quality and authenticity, we serve as a trusted bridge between England's rich design heritage and Pacific Northwest interiors. Our team's deep industry knowledge ensures clients receive expert guidance in selecting pieces that combine historical significance with timeless aesthetic appeal.
Services
Mid-Century Modern Furniture
English Antiques
Architectural Elements
Stained Glass Windows
Reclaimed Garden Elements
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of expertise in authentic English antiques.
- Our inventory includes rare pieces from iconic English manufacturers.
- We provide personalized showroom tours and delivery services.
- Our team sources directly from England's premier antique regions.
- We maintain a diverse collection of furniture and architectural elements.
Services
Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Specializing in English mid-century modern furniture from renowned manufacturers like G-Plan, Younger, Nathan, and Ercol. Our collection features teak dining sets, sideboards, chairs, and storage units with clean lines and organic shapes. Each piece undergoes careful restoration to preserve its historical integrity while ensuring functionality for contemporary spaces.
English Antiques
Curated selection of 19th and 20th-century English antiques spanning Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco styles. Includes pub furnishings, school desks, and church pews alongside traditional home decor items. All pieces are sourced directly from England through regular buying expeditions to ensure authenticity and quality.
Architectural Elements
Reclaimed English architectural components including stained glass windows, cast iron gates, fireplace mantles, and chimney pots. Also offers garden elements like iron fencing, watering cans, and decorative signs. These unique pieces add historical character to both interior and exterior spaces with authentic period details.
Stained Glass Windows
Extensive inventory of leaded stained glass windows from English buildings. Available in various patterns and sizes suitable for residential and commercial applications. Each window represents original craftsmanship from demolished or renovated English structures, offering both decorative and historical value for preservation projects.
Showroom Services
Personalized showroom tours in our Issaquah location featuring thousands of square feet of displayed antiques. Professional guidance helps clients select appropriate pieces for specific design needs. Inventory changes regularly with new shipments, ensuring continual discovery of unique items for both casual shoppers and design professionals.
People
Chris Kappler
Owner
Founder Chris Kappler has operated Antique Importers since 1982, developing extensive expertise through decades of sourcing antiques directly in England. His relentless pursuit of quality pieces during regular buying trips ensures authentic inventory. He specializes in identifying historically significant items that combine functionality with artistic merit for discerning clients.
Questions
What types of antiques do you specialize in?
We focus on English furniture and architectural elements from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Victorian, Art Deco, and mid-century modern pieces from manufacturers like G-Plan and Ercol.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide delivery and shipping options for all purchased items to accommodate our clients' needs.
Are your antiques authentic?
All our antiques are sourced directly from England through regular buying trips, ensuring authenticity and proper historical context for each piece.
Can I visit your showroom?
Our Issaquah showroom is open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm with free parking available for customer convenience.
Do you have changing inventory?
Yes, our inventory regularly updates with new shipments from England, offering fresh discoveries with each visit.
