After more than 35 years at The Pavilion, Bath Decorative Antiques Fair returns March 5 – 7, 2026, with a defined focus: decorative diversity.
This fair has long understood something essential about the trade. Decorative antiques are not defined by period alone, but by presence, character, and how they function in today’s interiors.
From founder exhibitors to first-time participants, Bath continues to blend experience with fresh perspective — a balance that keeps collectors, designers, and dealers returning year after year. That continuity is not accidental. It is cultivated.
A Regional Fair with International Reach
Bath may be regional in geography, but its audience is anything but local. The trade day entry line is part of the fair’s identity — stretching toward the main road, filled with familiar names from across the antiques world who arrive hours before the doors open, rain or shine.
That energy speaks to what makes Bath distinct: accessibility without compromise. It is serious about quality, but never self-important. Design-led, but never predictable.
A Groundbreaking Collaboration for 2026
This year introduces a thoughtful collaboration with Edward Bulmer Natural Paints and The House Directory. Two exhibitor awards will be presented through this partnership, recognizing excellence in color and decorative presentation.
Fair founder Gail McLeod frames the 2026 edition clearly:
“We have an exciting roster of dealers this year, from founder exhibitors to rising stars and a bevvy of established favorites in between. Decorative diversity has been our guiding light for 2026 and together with our new collaboration with the heritage brand of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint and The House Directory, we have a must-see event lined up for both the antiques and interiors industry, the homemaker, and the collector.”
Her emphasis on “decorative diversity” reads less as a theme and more as a reflection of how the market is evolving.
Color, context, and craftsmanship sit at the center of decorative antiques. Presentation matters. Pairing a heritage paint brand with a fair rooted in design sensibility signals something larger — the line between antiques sourcing and interior design continues to narrow in ways that benefit both disciplines.
As a partner of The House Directory, Ronati is proud to see that dialogue extend into the fair environment.
The 2026 Roster
The exhibitor list reflects that balance — a deliberate mix of history and momentum.
New exhibitors include:
- One of One Market, a partnership between interior designers and dealers bringing an eclectic selection spanning Grand Tour pieces to contemporary collectibles
- Treasury Antiques, founded by Owen Hurst, presenting country house furniture and accessories
- Curated Interiors, offering British and Continental decorative antiques
- Owen Parry Rugs, returning to the fair with antique textiles and nomadic tribal rugs
- Lostwithiel Antiques, bringing garden statuary, architectural reclamation, and painted decorative furniture
- Markies, the rebranded Art Deco business now led by Jacob Markies, blending signature Deco with a broader decorative edit
- The Antique Map Shop, responding to increasing demand for antique cartography in interior schemes
Returning exhibitors such as Mary Cruz Antiques, Not Wanted on Voyage, DJ Green Antiques, No1 Lewes, and Linda North bring continuity — and with it, the reassurance of seasoned eyes and steady sourcing.
The result is range — in scale, in price point, in style, and in application. From textiles to maps, Art Deco to garden antiques, Bath’s 2026 edition mirrors the way designers and collectors actually source today: across categories, guided as much by instinct as by era.
Where Bath Sits in Today’s Decorative Market
Bath Decorative Antiques Fair holds a distinct position on the UK calendar. It bridges the intimacy of a regional fair with the caliber of a national event. It supports established dealers while giving space to emerging voices.
Most importantly, it reinforces a central truth about the decorative trade: visibility drives decision-making.
At a fair, color reads differently in daylight. Scale is honest. Surface and wear make history visible. Pieces do not sit in isolation — they respond to what surrounds them, and to the people assessing them. That clarity informs the decisions that follow, and digital tools ensure those decisions extend beyond the room.
For dealers, designers, homemakers, and collectors alike, Bath offers something both practical and inspiring: objects you can live with.
For tickets, schedules, and full programming details, please visit: www.bathdecorativeantiquesfair.co.uk/
Ronati is proud to be a partner of the Bath Decorative Antiques Fair.
