About Us

A little something about us; we are a boutique interiors brand specialising in decorative art, antiques, collectibles, period furniture, wallpapers & textiles.

At Brillig & Borogove, we believe that great decor blends style and comfort.

Our curated collections of decorative antiques, period furniture and in-house designed wallpapers embody this belief and philosophy.

You'll find us pairing exquisite Staffordshire porcelain dog figurines with refined Regency furniture, all alongside delightful gooseberry leaf patterned wallpaper and comforting braided rugs — an affectionate homage to the beloved "Anne of Green Gables" book series by L.M. Montgomery.

Etymology

Brillig and Borogove are two nonsensical, literary words coined by the author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll. The words first appear in the poem: The Jabberwocky from the novel "Through The Looking Glass" by Carroll.

Brillig has its root in the verb "bryl" or "broil", referring to, perhaps for a great many people, the best part of the day, the part they most look forward to: the evening (when one begins "broiling" things for supper).

Borogoves are fictitious creatures. Whimsical, eccentric, shabby looking birds which can be best described as a crossbreed between a dodo, a flamingo and a parrot, much like our brand's founder and creative director.

What We Do

We specialise and trade in antique decorative works of art and period furniture. Just like our name, our items too are a curious mix of unique, one-off pieces.

We are defined by our hybrid collections comprised of items that have been lovingly sourced. Each piece has been selected for its inherent charm, character and constitution.

We also offer for sale, a range of splendid, in-house designed wallcoverings and textiles featuring motifs and patterns that are largely inspired by the beauty of the natural world and our collection of decorative art and objects.

Our full range of items and products can be viewed in person by appointment only at our Chelsea, London showroom.

Decorative Art & Objects

Our stock of original works of art, antique objects and collectibles includes paintings, fine works on paper, porcelain, ceramics, antique silverware from master craftsmen and desirable objects of vertu. Our objects cover a wide timeline representing a range of design movements: the fancy of Rococo, the romance of Regency, the aesthetic appeal of mid 20th century as well as the ingenuity of contemporary works of craft.

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Period Furniture

We offer for sale, furniture from a wide range of design periods and regions including English and Scottish furniture (Regency chairs, Victorian conversation seats, armchairs, bookcases, Edwardian cabinets, dressers and occasional chairs), Continental (French, Dutch and Italian) console tables, vitrines, window seats, secretaires and also Asian lacquerware and made for export pieces (display units, bureaus, stands and cabinets).

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Wallcoverings & Textiles

Our wallcoverings offer an artistic medium to decorate any interior space. These designs are representative of the brand’s collection of decorative art and objects. Our wallpapers are all digitally printed in England using eco-friendly water-based inks on FSC compliant substrates.

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