Herbert and Norma Beedham opened their first antique shop in Baslow, near Chatsworth, Derbyshire in 1974, after many years as passionate private collectors of early Oak furniture. Their son Paul, the current second generation owner joined them in the business in late 1977. In February 1974 we began trading as ‘Ivy House Antiques Ltd’ at Ivy House Farm, Baslow, a late 17th Century farmhouse in the village that is located adjacent to Chatsworth House estate. From the outset we established a strong private and trade following based locally, nationally and internationally. Being voracious buyers of high quality items of early oak furniture, with a highly discerning eye for quality, allied to a personal desire for first class overall condition combined with genuine colour and surface patination. Having set a very high standard from the beginning, our business was built on these foundations and has continued to grow accordingly. By late 1979 Herbert, Norma and Paul decided to cease trading from Ivy House Antiques and Beedham Antiques Ltd was established at Holme Hall in January 1980. This being prompted by the family having recently purchased Holme Hall in Bakewell, Derbyshire in 1978. During our privileged time at Holme Hall from 1978 to 1995, the house’s natural sophistication helped put its stamp on and further refined our own taste and signature style.
