An old wooden bench partially fallen over in tall yellow grass with a backdrop of green trees.
An interior room with a green wall, a dark green fireplace mantle, and a bookshelf. Multiple wooden chairs are stacked and arranged around a patterned rug. Artwork and decorative objects are on the mantle, and there is a window with patterned curtain
A collection of large, white, spiral-shaped gogottes piled together
Two people hanging a large abstract painting on a beige wall.

Traders of Contemporary Art, Natural History and Primitive Antiques

ABOUT EXOB

Extraordinary Objects is a living collection: part gallery, part studio, part home. Based in a 17th Century Farmhouse in Kent, we bring together contemporary art, primitive antiques, and natural history in an evolving space that reflects our curiosity, interests, and sense of wonder.

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Your Questions, Answered

  • We have collected Extraordinary Objects for over two decades and during that time we’ve established strong relationships with people who work in contemporary art, natural history and antiquities who help us to source and acquire wonderful things. We also occasionally buy objects at auction.

  • All pieces are displayed in our home in Kent and you can book an appointment to view in person before purchasing.

  • We are constantly searching for extraordinary objects and aim to acquire new things every week. You can check out our ‘Recent Acquisitions’ page for regular updates.

  • You can find our returns policy here.

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An attractive 19th Century cricket table in sycamore, pine and oak with lovely old historic repairs and tons of character. Increasingly difficult to find. Height 73 cm Diameter 73 cm Now available to view on the website via recent acquisitions li
A very charming 18th Century Welsh milking stool with beautifully textured patina showing the history of use. With three splayed legs, it’s got a great shape to it. Height 26 cm Width 25 cm Depth 29 cm £195 Now available to purchase on
A delightful early 20th Century scratch built Noah’s ark with hand carved and painted animals. This is such a wonderful little thing, and it’s impossible not to imagine a parent or grandparent lovingly creating it over a hundred years ago
A good 19th Century Sheffield cutlers stool with an elm seat over turned legs. Great as a plant stand or side table or, indeed, a tall stool. Height 51 cm Width 40 cm Depth 21 cm Now available on the website via recent acquisitions link in bio or D
An honest mid 20th century hand painted sign. Either for a farm called Snake Farm or a visitors attraction where you can see snakes at a farm. Or a farm called Snake Farm which is a visitors attraction where you can see snakes at a farm. Limitless po
A late 17th or early 18th Century oak mortar. A wonderful piece of British domestic history with superb patina, texture and colour acquired over several centuries. These early wooden objects were dug out rather than turned giving them a primitive and