Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Antique Furniture, Lighting & Metal Polishing Experts in Aberdeen
Established in 1969, Thistle is a family-run business specialising in Georgian to Victorian period furniture, antique lighting, and decorative metalwork. Our expertise spans over five decades, offering clients curated collections of brass beds, fire irons, and rare period pieces. We provide bespoke furnishing solutions, sourcing unique items to meet specific client needs. Our metal polishing service caters to brass, copper, and steel items, including motorcycle parts. With a dedicated workshop and showroom in Aberdeen, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern restoration techniques.Our team takes pride in preserving historical integrity while ensuring functional longevity. We serve both private collectors and interior designers, offering professional advice on period-appropriate selections. Our lighting restoration service includes rewiring and converting gas/oil fixtures to electric. With extensive knowledge of Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco styles, we maintain a reputation for quality and authenticity. Our commitment to customer satisfaction ensures tailored service for every project, from single items to full-house furnishing.
Services
Antique Furniture
Period Lighting
Metal Polishing
Lighting Restoration
Spares Supply
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in antique dealing and restoration
- Our team sources rare period-specific furniture and lighting
- We offer professional metal polishing and lacquering services
- We provide complete house furnishing solutions with period accuracy
- Our lighting restoration includes gas-to-electric conversions
Services
Antique Furniture
We offer authentic Georgian to Victorian furniture including mahogany desks, rosewood tables, and brass beds. Our collection spans Arts and Crafts to Art Deco styles. Each piece undergoes careful restoration to maintain historical integrity while ensuring functionality for modern use.
Period Lighting
Specialising in antique lighting from Arts and Crafts lanterns to Art Nouveau chandeliers. We restore original fixtures and convert gas/oil lights to electric. Our collection includes ceiling, wall, and table lamps from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Metal Polishing
Professional polishing and lacquering service for brass, copper, and steel items. We handle everything from candlesticks to motorcycle parts. Our process removes oxidation while preserving patina where appropriate, ensuring lasting protection.
Lighting Restoration
Comprehensive restoration including rewiring, repolishing, and glass replacement. We specialise in converting historic gas/oil fixtures to modern electric use. Our service includes chandelier cleaning, part replacement, and structural repairs for period lighting.
Spares Supply
Supply of replacement components for antique lights including glass shades, brass holders, and chain fittings. We stock period-appropriate parts for repairing and maintaining historic lighting fixtures while preserving their original character.
Questions
What periods do your antique furniture and lighting cover?
We specialise in Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco periods from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Do you offer restoration services for antique lighting?
Yes, we provide complete restoration including rewiring, repolishing, and converting gas/oil lights to electric while maintaining original character.
Can you polish non-traditional metal items?
Our metal polishing service handles unusual items including motorcycle parts, industrial components, and decorative metalwork beyond standard brass fixtures.
Do you sell replacement parts for antique lights?
We supply period-appropriate spares including glass shades, brass holders, chain fittings, and electrical components for restoring historic lighting fixtures.
Can you help furnish an entire property?
Yes, we offer complete house furnishing solutions with period-appropriate furniture, lighting, and decorative objects sourced to match specific architectural styles.