Hunter & Co Vintage

Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. That old adage is true when it comes to Hunter & Co. From the outside there’s not much that alludes to the beauty that lies within. There’s an old Vodaphone sign, complete with Michael Richards (that guy who played Kramer) on it that’s been tweaked a bit to beckon you inside. It’s the first indication that Hunter & Co might be a bit quirky.
Walk on in and you will be greeted with mid century beauties, stacked floor to ceiling. There’s armchairs, sideboards, sets of draws and reupholstered sofas and dining chairs. Walk on through to the back section and you’ll find some wardrobes (which are very hard to find for this era) and a selection of nic nacs including carved teak bowls. The fun doesn’t stop there though, head upstairs for another floor of high quality original and rejuvenated pieces.
The guy who owns this store, Gareth, is a quiet chap eager to help you find the perfect piece for your home. His design knowledge is good and he’s able to explain the history of pieces if you’re interested.
Be prepared though. Hunter & Co is not cheap. This isn’t dime-​a-​dozen furniture and compared with other second hand stores it’s on the pricier side, reflecting a collection that is a little less commonly found and of a high quality.
We were the proud buyers of two Hans Hayson furniture pieces — a wardrobe and sideboard set with draws — and Gareth let us pay them off over a month and then delivered them free of charge when we were settled in to our new home. They’re beautiful and although more than we had originally budgeted for bedroom storage, we love looking at them every day. Functional and pleasing on the eye — surely what all furniture should be.