Andrew
Simpson established Simpson's Antiques in 1978 and was one of the
first antique dealers to specialise in 19th century Australian furniture.
He
is currently the country's foremost dealer in early colonial furniture, consulting
on, Australian Colonial Furniture and Decorative Arts for collecting institutions and private clients nationally.
A member of the Australian Antique Dealers Association,
Andrew Simpson was instrumental in the formation of
the Australiana Society, a forum for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Andrew was a co-author of Australian
Art Pottery 1900-1950 (2004)
and Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture (1985) and Australian Furniture Pictorial History and Dictionary 1788-1938 (1998)
the latter two have become the standard references on the early
history of
furniture making in this country.
All images on this website are copyright Andrew Simpson and not to be reproduced without permission.
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