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The British Antique Dealers' Association is the trade association for the leading antique dealers in Britain. Since its foundation in 1918 the BADA has set the standard for trading in the antiques business. Our expertly vetted membership adheres to a strict code of practice. Find out what lies behind our sign of quality.

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Search for a dealer

Enjoy browsing for fine art dealers and antique dealers in the UK through numerous furniture, pictures, porcelain, glass, silver and jewellery categories to find dealers offering the highest quality fine art, antiques and collectables for sale in Britain today.

Find tried and tested art market-related services from our list of Recommended Service Providers.

Many fairs or events can be visited in conjunction with our popular Friends organisation. Tours of members' galleries and rarely opened country houses, as well as tickets to the major antiques fairs are just some of the benefits of joining The Friends of The BADA Trust.

Art & antiques search

From our online galleries choose from a huge array of items offered for sale by BADA dealers, including:

Remember, because the antiques and works of art offered for sale on this site are sold by members of The British Antique Dealers' Association you can buy with confidence.

Furthermore, unlike some other web-based portals, on bada.org the seller's contact details are openly available; before purchasing buyers are encouraged to contact or visit the seller to ensure that they are happy with their prospective purchase.

Dealer fairs & exhibitions

Members exhibit at fairs, including Britain's most prestigious national fair, the annual BADA Fair (13 - 19 March 2013).

Now in its 40th year the Olympia International Fine Art & Antiques Fair (7 - 17 June 2012) is once again being run in association with BADA. The fair is one of the mainstay fixtures of London's

summer fairs season, and visitors are promised a wide range of art works and antiques in a popular setting.

Many members are also exhibiting at the stylish Art Antiques London (14 - 20 June 2012), which takes place in a pavilion adjacent to London's Royal Albert Hall and is now in its third year.

Members often hold selling exhibitions. Whether your interests are Old Masters or contemporary art, ancient or modern, why not plan your next buying trip around events listed in our calendar of events?
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