Established in 1940, Kentshire Galleries is the foremost dealer of fine English antique furniture and accessories in America. Owners (and brothers-in-law) Fredric Imberman and Robert Israel have assembled a world-renowned inventory, with objects dating from the late 17th, 18th and early 19th century periods, the pinnacle of English furniture design and cabinetmaking, in a quantity sufficient to offer true choice. An eight-floor gallery of stately rooms with impressive architectural details and period decoration showcases this remarkable collection of Queen Anne, Georgian and Regency antiques.
Known by designers, collectors, and museum curators for their connoisseurship and distinctive taste, the partners select only a few of the many objects they find on their frequent scouting trips in this country and in Europe. What they choose is what excites them, a certain quality - original color, beautiful patina, superior workmanship, exceptional design, perfect proportions, and a harmony of elements. Only if something appeals to you on an emotional level is it worth acquiring, says Israel. When you shop here, adds Imberman, you're not only buying our expertise, you're buying our taste.
Shopping at Kentshire means establishing a personal relationship with the owners, which will increase your appreciation of the furniture you buy and your assurance, accompanied by a written guarantee, that it is of the highest caliber. We hope that the sampling provided here will entice you to visit our premises, as well as the shows where we exhibit, in order to experience the collection first hand.
When you visit Kentshire Galleries, be sure to stop by the Jewelry Salon. Here Marcie Imberman and Ellen Israel will show you their own set of treasures--antiques of another kind: extraordinary period and estate jewelry unrivaled anywhere.