Antique Pine Imports

Antique Pine Imports Curators & restorers of genuine antique pine furniture. Chester’s official Frenchic stockist • Axus trade tools
Visit our 5,500 sq ft showroom or shop online ↓

About Antique Pine Imports

Antique Pine Imports are specialist restorers and suppliers of genuine antique pine furniture, based just outside Chester. For over 30 years, we have sourced, restored and imported antique pine wardrobes, dressers, cupboards, tables and storage furniture, with each piece carefully prepared in our own workshop to ensure it is ready for use in modern homes while preservin

g its original character. We are also the official Frenchic Paint stockist serving Chester and surrounding areas, offering a carefully selected range of furniture paints chosen specifically for use on antique pine and traditional wooden furniture. Alongside this, we stock a curated range of Axus professional decorating tools, including brushes, rollers and preparation tools ideal for furniture painting. The full Axus range is available to order for convenient in-store collection. Customers are welcome to visit our 5,500 sq ft workshop and showroom to view our current stock, explore the Frenchic paint range, and receive practical advice based on decades of hands-on restoration experience. We supply customers locally across Chester and Cheshire, as well as nationwide through our website, with secure delivery available throughout the UK. Whether you're looking for genuine antique pine furniture or the right paint and tools to transform your own piece, we are always happy to help.

**WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY | Victorian Linen Press**A good one from the workshop this week — and a reminder of just how much w...
12/08/2026

**WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY | Victorian Linen Press**

A good one from the workshop this week — and a reminder of just how much work can sit between the ‘before’ and ‘after’.

We found this Victorian linen press as part of a dark-painted pair. We knew (hoped!) that underneath all that old finish was a lovely original piece that was well worth putting the time into.

The old paint was stripped back, the piece repaired where needed and then thoroughly sanded and prepared. From there it was undercoated before receiving three top coats in a Farrow & Ball colour chosen by the customer.

The handles were changed too, giving it a much cleaner look while keeping all the character and proportions of the original Victorian piece.

Dark and tired looking→ stripped, repaired & prepared → finished for its new home.

Quite a transformation — and definitely not just a coat of paint.

Lots and lots of Frenchic❤️ paint orders coming and going this week! Thank you for keeping us busy packing and unpacking...
12/08/2026

Lots and lots of Frenchic❤️ paint orders coming and going this week!

Thank you for keeping us busy packing and unpacking.

A nice benefit of 3 deliveries in very quick succession is that despite fulfilling plenty of orders over the weekend we have more choice across all paint ranges than ever at the minute!

🛠️ Introducing Workshop WednesdayEvery piece that leaves our workshop has a story.From hidden repairs and clever restora...
09/08/2026

🛠️ Introducing Workshop Wednesday

Every piece that leaves our workshop has a story.

From hidden repairs and clever restoration techniques to the little details most people never get to see, we'll be sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what happens before a piece reaches the showroom.

Some weeks it'll be a before & after.
Some weeks it'll be a workshop tip.
Sometimes it'll just be one of those satisfying little jobs that makes all the difference.

No gimmicks. Just 30+ years of restoring antique pine, one piece at a time.

Keep an eye out for our first Workshop Wednesday this week...

Coastal bluesInspired by the shifting aqua hues of the ocean and vast, open seaside skies, our palette of blues brings t...
08/08/2026

Coastal blues

Inspired by the shifting aqua hues of the ocean and vast, open seaside skies, our palette of blues brings the calming beauty of the coast into your home. From the soft, sea-green freshness of Mermaid for a Day to the deep blue of Pool Boy, evocative of a Mediterranean escape, these versatile shades capture that relaxed holiday feeling all year round.

Why not pop in and choose your favourite blue in our workshop?

One of our office ornaments suffered a mishap this morning - hopefully our elastic band engineering skills will save his...
08/08/2026

One of our office ornaments suffered a mishap this morning - hopefully our elastic band engineering skills will save his bag!

That feels like enough miles in 48 hours, time to give the van a rest for a bit.We don’t get to rest though - back in to...
07/08/2026

That feels like enough miles in 48 hours, time to give the van a rest for a bit.

We don’t get to rest though - back in tomorrow (Sat) 10-4 and Sunday by appointment via the website as usual.

A proper old English gate leg table... and one we don't see very often.Most of these have had a hard life over the last ...
06/08/2026

A proper old English gate leg table... and one we don't see very often.

Most of these have had a hard life over the last 100+ years and, unfortunately, many just aren't sturdy enough anymore or need too much workshop time to make good so we tend not to buy them.

It has a lovely solid top, strong gate legs and opens exactly as it should, giving you three practical sizes depending on how much space you need.

📏 Dimensions:
• Height: 75cm
• Closed: 95 x 38cm (47cm overall including the folded leaves)
• One leaf open: 95 x 83cm
• Fully open: 95 x 127cm

It's currently in bare wood, so you can choose exactly how you'd like it finished. We can wax it in a natural, medium or dark finish, or paint it in any Frenchic or Farrow and Ball colour before it leaves us.

Perfect as a kitchen table, occasional dining table or a piece that can stay tucked away until you need the extra space.

£395 in bare wood
Finishing and delivery available.

If you've been looking for an honest old gate leg table that's still strong enough for everyday use, this is well worth a look.

📍Mickle Trafford, Chester (CH2 4TA)
📞 Call or WhatsApp 01244 300160
🌐 antiquepineimports.co.uk

A few more knockdown wardrobes collected today to replace the ones sold this week so far. More on the way too - we alway...
06/08/2026

A few more knockdown wardrobes collected today to replace the ones sold this week so far.

More on the way too - we always like to keep lots of choice in plenty of different sizes.

🎨 COMING SOON – Frenchic Painting Workshops at Antique Pine ImportsEver fancied having a go at painting furniture or try...
05/08/2026

🎨 COMING SOON – Frenchic Painting Workshops at Antique Pine Imports

Ever fancied having a go at painting furniture or trying something creative, but weren't sure where to start?

We're putting together a series of small, relaxed Frenchic Painting Workshops here at our showroom just outside Chester.

Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush before or you've already caught the upcycling bug, we'll show you the techniques we use every day in our workshop. From preparation and painting through to finishing touches, you'll leave with new skills, plenty of confidence and something you've created yourself.

We'll be keeping the groups small so everyone gets plenty of help, and yes... there'll be tea, coffee and cake too. ☕

Workshops will include projects such as:
• Furniture painting
• Decoupage
• Stencilling
• Decorative finishes
• Seasonal creative projects

No pressure. No experience needed. Just a friendly few hours with like-minded people who enjoy making something with their hands.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, keep an eye on our page. We'll be announcing dates very soon.

📍 Antique Pine Imports, Mickle Trafford, Chester (CH2 4TA)

When unpacking a piece of furniture we'd bought at auction, we discovered this beautiful London College of Music First C...
04/08/2026

When unpacking a piece of furniture we'd bought at auction, we discovered this beautiful London College of Music First Class Certificate from 1927, awarded to Ruth Hargreaves for her Advanced Intermediate Pianoforte Playing.

After a bit of detective work, we managed to trace Ruth's family and got in touch to ask if they'd like it returned. They were genuinely touched that we'd made the effort, but said they didn't need it to be returned.

So, after almost a century, it remains with the piece as part of its story.

It's moments like this that remind us why we love antique furniture. Every mark, every repair and, occasionally, every forgotten document tells the story of the people who lived with it long before it reached our workshop.

You never quite know what you'll find tucked away in an old drawer or hidden behind a panel—and that's part of the magic - we have found lots of strange and wonderful things over the last few decades.

Address

Silverdale Park, Station Lane, Mickle Trafford
Chester
CH24TA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441244300160

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