Bermondsey Furniture Project
Have a look inside the Bermondsey Furniture Project, which sells reclaimed goods sourced from flea markets across the UK and France. Everything in the store has been ‘upcycled’ or, in other words, carefully renovated through processes such as sanding, painting or waxing. It has a great selection of furniture, including sets of dining chairs, bar stools, cabinets and bedside tables. The shop also sells mirrors, paintings and home accessories, such as an adorable ‘trio’ of multicoloured enamel jugs.
Bermondsey Furniture Project, 63 Tower Bridge Road, London, UK, +44 207 403 1520
Bermondsey Furniture Project | Courtesy of Bermondsey Furniture Project
167 Bermondsey
Set up in 2007, 167 Bermondsey combines the Irish and South American roots of its founders Michael McGrath and Alessandro Palhares. The lifestyle store sells homeware – including furniture, lighting, artwork and decorative items – as well as clothing. Current stock includes a table made from reclaimed scrap wood, folding chairs, table lamps crafted out of old industrial metal and artistic prints of Tower Bridge. Products here are both stylish and subtle.
167 Bermondsey, 167 Bermondsey Street, London, UK, +44 20 7407 3137
167 Bermondsey’s products | Courtesy of 167 Bermondsey
Lovely and British
Try this quaint store for all things Britain – all of its products are sourced from British designers, artists and small independent businesses. You’ll find retro furniture, handmade candles, artwork, photography and collectibles. The shop sells a lot of one-off items, so be sure to pop in regularly for the best finds.
Lovely and British, 132a, Bermondsey Street, London, UK, +44 20 7378 6570
Lovely and British | Courtesy of Lovely and British
Borough Kitchen
One for the foodies – this shop in Borough Market sells a wide range of kitchen tools and tableware. Stock is carefully selected based on functionality, performance and quality, and is sourced from specialist brands across the world. It’s the perfect place to get new knives, pots and pans, trays, crockery, and blenders. Make sure you combine your trip with a bite to eat at one of Borough Market‘s food stalls.
Borough Kitchen, 16 Borough High Street, London, UK, +44 20 3302 4260
Flea at Flat Iron Square
The Flea at Flat Iron Square is just down the road from Borough Market, among some railway arches. It sells furniture, ceramics, magazines, books and vinyls. There’s also vintage clothing, as well as great street food and live music.
Every Saturday and Sunday. Flat Iron Square, London, UK +44 20 3179 9800
Homeware at Flea at Flat Iron Square | Courtesy of Flea at Flat Iron Square/© Lauren Maccabee
Bermondsey Fayre
Bermondsey Fayre is a great place to buy bits and bobs for your home. You can buy candles made from plant wax and essential oils, as well as a selection of room diffusers, so your flat will always smell lovely.
Bermondsey Fayre, 212 Bermondsey Street, London, UK, +44 20 7403 2133
Lassco
The London Architectural Salvage and Supply Co. (Lassco) is well-known for its architectural antiques and vintage furniture. Shop here for limestone and marble fireplaces, garden statues, ornate chandeliers and reclaimed oak flooring. As well as its Bermondsey shop, Lassco has another South London store in Brunswick House, and a branch in Oxford.
Lassco, 37 Maltby Street, London, UK, +44 20 7394 2100
Bermondsey Square Antiques Market
You’ll find the best bargains at this antiques market early in the morning. Nestled beside a car boot sale, this market has been going since the 1950s (although it has moved from its old spot in Caledonian Road) and the antiques traders here have good knowledge. Shop here for second-hand goods to decorate your home, from vintage kitchenware to retro ornaments. The market’s eye-watering 6am start is allegedly a reflection of the ancient law of marché ouvert, abolished in 1995, when stolen goods were legally allowed to be sold between sunrise and sunset.
Every Friday, 6am–2pm. Bermondsey Square, London, UK,+44 20 7234 0805
Modern Folk
This quaint shop in Tower Bridge specialises in folk art, both contemporary and antique, from Europe and farther afield. With new stock arriving daily, make sure you pop in regularly to get the best pieces to decorate your flat.
Modern Folk, 98 Tower Bridge Road, London, UK, +44 20 7064 1089
A 19th-century Hungarian wedding trunk at Modern Folk | Courtesy of Modern Folk