Our Story

Obsidian Antiques & Collectables was created from a simple belief: the most interesting objects are the ones that have lived a life before finding their way to us. From antiques and period pieces to collectables, curiosities and memorabilia, we look for objects with character, craftsmanship and a story to tell. We don't believe collecting is about simply filling a room, it is about finding something that makes you stop, look twice and wonder where it has been.

Our approach is considered rather than crowded. Every piece is selected for its character, condition, authenticity where it can reasonably be established, and the story surrounding it. Where provenance or historical information is available, we share it; where something is uncertain, we believe in saying so. Good collecting is built on curiosity, and great collecting is built on trust.

Obsidian grew from a personal fascination with objects that carry a sense of history. Whether it is an antique with decades of use written into its surface, an unusual curiosity, a beautifully crafted piece or a collectable that evokes another time, we are drawn to things that have presence and personality. Some pieces may be important, others wonderfully obscure, but each has something that makes it worth discovering.

Obsidian is being built one object at a time, carefully, curiously and with an appreciation for the things that have lasted. Alongside our growing collection, we will share the stories, discoveries and ideas behind the world of collecting through the Obsidian Journal. While our own online collection develops, selected pieces are currently available through our eBay store. Ultimately, Obsidian is about more than buying and selling objects; it is about discovering the pieces that speak to you, and giving their stories somewhere to continue.