​ English, French and Italian Decorative Antiques


The Decorator Source is one of the largest independent antique dealerships in the West Country specialising in antiques and decorative furniture.

Less than two hours by car from Central London, our main showroom in Tetbury extends to more than 4,000 sq ft and is home to an ever changing inventory that includes a wide selection of English, French and Italian decorative antiques and accessories.

More specifically, we offer:

• Tables and Consoles
• Chairs and Seating
• Buffets, Chest of Drawers and Commodes
• Cupboards, Bookcases and Dressers
• Lamps and Lighting
• Mirrors
• Columns and Miscellaneous Furniture
• Paintings, Prints and Sculpture
• Contemporary Art
• Decorative Accessories

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​The Decorator Source enjoys an international reputation as one of the premier destinations in the Cotswold's for antiques and high quality decorative antique furniture. Situated in the Gloucestershire market town of Tetbury, The Decorator Source is renowned for its extensive and ever changing inventory. This includes a wide selection of antique painted French furniture, decorative Italian furniture and traditional English antiques. We also stock decorative antique mirrors, prints and paintings, lamps and antique lighting, and other decorative antique accessories.

In addition, The Decorator Source specialises in the reconstruction of hard-to-find items of decorative furniture such as pairs of 18th Century style commodes and Italian style painted console tables. These one-off pieces are often created using antique components in order to faithfully replicate the aesthetic appeal of their period counterparts without any compromise in quality.

About our Founder
Colin Gee (1956 - 2020)

For Colin Gee, antiques were a life long passion, though as he was the first to acknowledge, it didn't run in the blood, "Unlike a lot of people in the antiques business, I don't come from a family of dealers. I became attracted by the fascinating bohemian world of art and artists and I've lived and worked happily in that milieu ever since".

Over twenty five years ago he moved to Tetbury and established the much admired Decorator Source Store. Colin explained the attraction, "I very much wanted to concentrate on decorative antiques and the Cotswolds, quite apart from being a beautiful place to live and work, is a major centre for American dealers looking for stock".

Professionally, Colin specialised in both English Georgian Country House furniture and 18th century French and Continental furniture. "I enjoy the thrill of the chase, the great thing about this business is the variety. Every day is different and every piece comes with its own story. And then there are the clients. I meet some fascinating, wonderful and - occasionally - famous people, united by their love of antiques".

​Gallery Manager
Philip v. Brandenburg 

Philip’s links with the world of antiques and interior design goes back many years.  

At the age of 19 he moved to Berlin to study the work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, a well known designer of furniture and architect of the early 19th century. On returning to England he was partner in Vallance Brandenburg Antiques in Brighton for several years, involving sourcing, restoration and the retail of antique furniture and accessories.

After moving to Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire in the 1990’s Philip acquired the post of Gallery Manager at ‘Avon Antiques’, reputable BADA dealers since 1963. After ten years, upon the retirement of the proprietors, he opened his own business ‘Artemis Gallery’ in Bradford on Avon for seven years. The business specialising in English and Continental antique furniture and lighting.
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Now working in Tetbury he has appeared on ‘Antiques Road Trip’ and ‘Salvage Hunters’. Philip is currently Gallery Manager and consultant for the Decorator Source, where he is able to put to good use his many years of experience in the trade.

​Marketing & Sales Manager
John Clark

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​John started his career in Industry before moving to Photography, running the highly successful Bristow Photography in Tetbury, with his wife Debbie, for the past 20 years.

As a business management consultant he has been working closely within The Decorator Source for 12 years, helping to build the Company into the market leading business it is today.

He holds Company responsibilities for Sales, Marketing, domestic and international shipping and manages The Decorator Source on line portfolio.

John has always been drawn to Antiques, with a keen interest in History, early English Oak furniture, antique firearms, edged weapons and Armour.

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