Some spaces stop you in your tracks. Others ask you to stay awhile. Susan Horne Antiques—rich with centuries-old patina, layered stories and the warmth of a lived-in home—does both.
Specializing in English antiques, Susan Horne’s love for the hunt began in childhood and took root during long adventures through the English countryside. “Wandering rural fairs and hidden estate sales, I found myself elbow-deep in dusty drawers and cobblestone‐lined courtyards, unearthing pieces whose patina practically whispered tales of centuries gone by,” she said.
However, what turned her from collector to dealer was the friends she found along the way. “Generous English dealers, farm-market vendors, and local restorers took me under their wing, inviting me into barns brimming with forgotten treasures and tip-toe auctions most outsiders never hear about,” she elaborated. “Those relationships opened doors to one-of-a-kind furniture—heirloom tables, hand-carved cabinets, and iron-bound chests—that I wouldn’t have found on my own.”
Horne’s fall lineup is anchored by a few remarkable finds, one of which, her marquee treasure this season, is a silver-plated beef trolley meat carver—a rare find this side of the Atlantic. “Originally commissioned for a Berkshire estate’s great hall, it rolls on a mahogany body and carries a full complement of carving tools. We’ve professionally polished every detail so the magnificent dome gleams,” she said. “Picture it at your next dinner party: guests will hover around that trolley as if it were the pièce de résistance rather than the roast itself.
This season’s key finds also include a curated collection of 200 Italian leather-bound law volumes, sourced directly from an Italian estate, that will bring gravitas to any room. And a monumental 13-foot 1860s French draper’s table, timeworn and soulful, invites guests to gather, pour a drink and linger.
The showroom itself feels like a retreat. Vignettes of English, French, Italian and Swedish antiques are softened by the glow of chandeliers—rewired for safety but gleaming with their original charm. Artwork by Stephanie Wheeler offers a moment of stillness; her paintings fuse impressionism and abstraction into calming, richly hued compositions.
This is a space that invites conversation, quiet discovery and a renewed sense of wonder. You’ll find designers scouting for statement pieces, collectors tracing the past, and homeowners sipping tea or Champagne as they stumble upon their next treasure.
“Every time we load a container for Round Top,” Horne said, “I’m carrying more than wood and upholstery; I’m carrying stories. And it’s those stories—and the friends who shared them—that keep me hunting, restoring, and sharing these pieces with collectors and decorators back home.”
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