History
Allpress Antiques was established in Melbourne during the late 1980's. After initially running the business from home, I realised that in order to grow I needed a shop. When I originally opened at the address 1425 Malvern Road in 1990, I had only one item of furniture.
My business and stock soon flourished at a rapid pace. In light of this, I expanded the business in 1997 by leasing the property next door, making way for a much larger show room.
In 2006, I finally purchased the existing, wonderful showroom at 1419 Malvern Road. It has taken many years to build such a successful, happy and reputable business. From the workshop through to the showroom, the staff are very pleasant and professional.
Finding staff and helpers of such a high standard takes many years. And the same for all our wonderful business friends and associates. I find a great deal of joy in the daily running of my business and in particular, the continuous contact with my wide circle of trusted, professional business associates within Australia and worldwide.
Allpress Antiques is a member of the Australian Antique and Art Dealers Association.
About Jamie
This year will be my 31st year in the antiques trade, for a 42 year old that's a lot of years. As a child of 11 in the late 70s, I was lucky to get an after school job at the local antique shop in the May school holidays, from my first day I wanted to be a dealer, not just a restorer. My boss was one of the mentors in my journey 'Mr John Henry Walter Cockburn', he taught me my trade as a french polisher and was an excellent old school tradesman.
Along with my schooling, I was soon working 24 hours a week, by then I knew exactly what my future would hold. I love the trade and my business, I get to meet the most interesting people from all walks of life, who all have one thing in common, an interest for beautiful furniture and decorative items.
Take a look at my site, the archive will be gradually upgraded with the most rare and interesting pieces I have carried over the last two decades of business in Malvern, I have hundreds of items in stock that will be added to this site regularly.