• About Rolleston

    About Rolleston

     

    Rolleston is a long-established family business, now led by James Rolleston. With decades of experience in English furniture and Asian works of art, our gallery is recognized as one of the world’s leading dealers. We specialise in fine and important pieces from England and Asia and have been based in Kensington, London for over 50 years.

     

    We are passionate about what we do and take great pride in the pieces we offer. Our commitment is to sourcing English furniture and Asian works of art that are authentic, exceptionally designed, and highly functional in today’s world. Such pieces are increasingly rare, highly sought after and difficult to find.

     

     

     

     

  • Establishing A Relationship

    Establishing A Relationship

     There are many reasons why clients choose to build a relationship with Rolleston. As a well-established yet dynamic firm, we bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and industry connections. We understand the difference between a fair or good example and an exceptional piece. Each year, we assess thousands of works, always keeping our clients’ needs in mind.

     

     Our clients trust our expertise, refined taste, and meticulous approach. They appreciate that every piece we handle is thoroughly examined, meeting our exacting standards and attention to detail.

     

     We conduct our business with transparency, clarity, and discretion, and we look forward to building a lasting professional relationship with you.

     

     

     

     

  • Strong Beliefs

    Strong Beliefs

     

    Bound by our principles, founding philosophy and high level of expertise, clients buy from us with complete confidence and an assurance they will receive a dedicated and highly personal service.

     

    We believe in the importance of combining world class iconic design with functionality. These enduring, classic designs are in great taste, and create superb original interiors for today.

     

    The items we have sold have been placed in a huge variety of settings, from traditional town and country houses in England, Europe and the United States to contemporary spaces in California and the Far East.

     

    Rolleston can list a number of the world’s finest museums as clients, while also helping to form some iconic private collections of English furniture and Asian works of art around the globe.

     

     

     

     

  • History

    History

    The company was founded in 1955 by Marion Priestly Rolleston and originally traded under the name The Antique Home, specialising in English furniture from the late seventeenth, eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It quickly gained a reputation for dedication and hard work, acquiring only pieces that met the highest standards of authenticity, condition, design and patina.

     

    With this ethos at its core the company grew, and by the mid-1970s had become well known in the art and antiques world—not only for the quality of its stock but also for its trustworthiness and integrity. By the early 1980s, the company began exhibiting at the Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair, where it played an integral role in the strict English antique furniture vetting committee. This period marked the consolidation and expansion of its international clientele.

     

    Today, Rolleston is a third-generation firm specializing in English furniture and Asian works of art. While staying true to the core values that built the business, the company continues to enhance its reputation and cultivate relationships with clients worldwide.

     

    We take great pride in our history and look forward to sharing our passion for these exceptional pieces. We are very proud of our history and look forward to continuing to share our passion for the pieces we offer.