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More Than Antiques occupies Unit 23 within Chelsea Village on Stirling Highway in Nedlands, one of Perth's inner western suburbs. The shop specialises in antique rustic and country pieces arranged to evoke a distinctly European farmhouse sensibility — heavy timbers, aged patinas, worn leather and the kind of objects that look as though they have already lived several lives in a French provincial kitchen or an English country hall.
The stock is genuinely eclectic within that aesthetic. Leather Chesterfields sit near brass telescopes and walls of antique clocks. Copper urns, coffee grinders, blue and white Chinese ceramics, religious artefacts and decorative lamps fill the floor alongside substantial timber tables and layered rugs. The owners replenish and rearrange stock regularly, so a room that held a particular grouping one month may look entirely different on the next visit.
The shop opens Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 15:30, and Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Private viewings by appointment are available for collectors who want to examine specific pieces outside those hours or browse at a more considered pace. The Chelsea Village complex offers parking directly on site, making the shop an easy drop-in rather than a dedicated expedition.
Beyond the shop floor, More Than Antiques holds a regular stand at the antique fairs at Claremont Showground. These periodic multi-dealer events bring together a wide range of vendors across many categories, giving visitors a practical way to compare stock and prices from multiple sources in a single day out. The More Than Antiques booth offers a second point of contact for collectors who may encounter the dealers in that fair setting before finding their way to the Nedlands shop itself.
The business also lists stock online and ships internationally. For collectors outside Western Australia who spot a specific piece, that service removes a significant practical barrier — sourcing large or fragile antiques across the country, let alone overseas, is rarely straightforward without it.
The shop suits Perth-based collectors drawn to European country decorating, interior stylists sourcing period furniture and statement decorative objects, and serious buyers pursuing a specific piece who want the option of a private appointment. The curated edit — consistent in mood if not in period — keeps browsing focused in a way that large multi-dealer markets rarely can.
Getting there by public transport is straightforward. Bus routes 103, 995 and 998 stop on Stirling Highway almost immediately outside, at the stop recorded as Stirling Hwy Before Weld St, less than 50 metres from the Chelsea Village entrance. Showgrounds train station, served by the AIR, FRE and FSG lines, sits approximately one kilometre away. Loch Street station, also on the AIR and FRE lines, is a similar distance in the other direction. Both offer an easy connection into the broader Perth network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is More Than Antiques open, and can I visit outside those hours?
A: The shop opens Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 15:30, and Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Private viewings by appointment are available for collectors who want to examine specific pieces at a more considered pace or outside the regular schedule.
Q: What kind of stock should I expect to find?
A: More Than Antiques focuses on antique rustic and country pieces with a European farmhouse sensibility — heavy timber furniture, leather Chesterfields, antique clocks, copper urns, coffee grinders, blue and white Chinese ceramics, brass telescopes and decorative lamps, among other things. The owners rearrange and replenish stock regularly, so the floor can look noticeably different from one visit to the next.
Q: How do I get there, and is parking available?
A: The shop is in Unit 23, Chelsea Village on Stirling Highway in Nedlands. The complex has on-site parking, making it a practical drop-in. By bus, routes 103, 995 and 998 stop on Stirling Highway directly outside, and Showgrounds train station is within walking distance.
Q: Can I buy if I'm outside Western Australia or overseas?
A: More Than Antiques lists stock online and offers international shipping, which removes the usual difficulty of sourcing large or fragile antiques remotely. For pieces where scale, patina or condition matter, contacting the shop directly before purchasing is worthwhile.
Q: Does More Than Antiques appear at any antique fairs?
A: The shop holds a regular booth at the antique fairs at Claremont Showground. These periodic multi-dealer events are a useful way to see a selection of the shop's stock in a market setting and to compare pieces and prices across many vendors in a single visit. Check the shop's own channels for current fair dates before planning a trip.
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