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Het Parool - Een van de laatste antiquairs verlaat na 27 jaar de Jordaan

Een van de laatste antiquairs verlaat na 27 jaar de Jordaan: ‘Amsterdam verandert – misschien moeten wij dat gewoon accepteren’... (In English, after the Dutch version).

Na bijna dertig jaar sluit Wildschut Antiques de fysieke winkel in de Jordaan

Amsterdam is saying goodbye to one of its most colourful antique shops. Wildschut Antiques will permanently close the doors of its physical shop in the Jordaan. But the business itself is very much...

The Ghost in the Glass: Why Mirrors Play Tricks on Us

Stand in front of a mirror long enough, and it begins to feel less like an object… and more like a threshold. So why do mirrors, of all things, invite ghosts so eagerly into the imagination?

Antique Firebacks: What You Need To Know

For centuries, the fireback was the quiet workhorse of the home. It protected the masonry from intense heat while radiating warmth back into the room.

An Aqua Memory: Our First Venetian Chandelier Revisited

Some objects are more than decorative, they’re milestones. And every now and then, if you’re lucky, they find their way back to you, if only through a photograph.

Feng Shui & Antiques

Can antiques really mess with the energy of a room? Are vintage pieces bad feng shui? Do you need to burn sage after every brocante trip? All excellent questions.

Best Vintage Furniture Stores in Amsterdam (Including Us!)

We’re thrilled to share that Little Black Book has listed Wildschut Antiques & Decor as one of the best vintage furniture stores in Amsterdam!

Antique Lovers’ Watchlist: The Most Beautiful Costume Dramas

There’s something irresistible about a well-crafted costume drama. Beyond the drama itself—the glittering court intrigue, the whispered secrets, and the sumptuous wardrobes—there’s the interiors.

Why Old Souls Love Antiques

There’s a quiet, magnetic pull that certain objects have. If you’re someone who feels that pull, chances are, you're what people might call an “old soul.”

When were mirrors invented?

Mirrors have always been more than practical objects; they’re portals into history, symbols of beauty, and artistic feats of craftsmanship. Let’s step through the looking glass and explore...