Currently celebrating its 35th year, the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville, which runs from January 31 through February 2, 2025, has become a treasured Southern tradition. With transporting garden displays, vetted antiques dealers from around the country, lively parties, and a star-studded lineup of speakers, it’s the perfect winter escape.
FREDERIC editor in chief Dara Caponigro will lead what is sure to be a lively and insightful discussion with revered British designers Veere Grenney and Rita Koning on “Cultivating Timeless Design,” while Brooke Shields, Sheryl Crow, India Hicks, Willow Crossley, and other luminaries will be speaking throughout the weekend. You can still purchase tickets—we hope to see you there!
Read on to see just a few of the dealers we’re excited to check out.
JAMES SANSUM
James Sansum’s gallery on the Upper East Side of Manhattan offers an expertly curated selection of European furniture and decorative objects, as well as artwork ranging from Old Master drawings to Asian scrolls to contemporary paintings. A dealer for more than three decades, the erudite Sansum cultivates a masterful mix of classical refinement and modern energy.
ALCOTT INTERIORS
Carolyn Kendall is not only a well-regarded Nashville interior designer, but she also has a beautiful shop in Hillsboro Village. She travels to Europe regularly to source antiques in Paris, Rome, Milan, and the French countryside. She also buys from dealers stateside and at auction to curate a rich and varied selection of treasures.
B. VIZ DESIGN
Rebecca Vizard is revered for her exquisite collection of antique textiles, from Ottoman Empire gold ecclesiastical embroidery and 17th-century Flemish tapestries to vintage Fortuny fabrics and Uzbekistan suzanis, all of which she preserves, repairs, and often repurposes as beautiful pillows. She has an atelier in New Orleans where her rare finds are prized for their artistry, authenticity, and hand-sewn craftsmanship.
