A Curious Christmas:
Wonders from Art, Nature & Antiquity
This festive season, Extraordinary Objects invites you into an exhibition that celebrates wonder, curiosity and story telling. Bringing together contemporary art, natural history, and primitive antiques, the collection explores the unusual, the beautiful, and the rare—offering gift ideas that feel deeply personal and delightfully unexpected.
Showcasing the spirit of old-world wonder cabinets where art, science, and cultural history coexist; a hand-carved 18th century stick chair sits below a contemporary art print, a dinosaur fossil stands on an antique chest. This interplay sparks conversations about the unfolding stories between them.
Each object—whether a meteorite fragment, an early furniture carving, or a piece of contemporary art—arrives with its own narrative. Gifting such an item means sharing a story, a piece of history, or an artistic viewpoint.
Antique Stools
The magic of these antique, hand-carved stools lies in how they quietly carry centuries of stories, turning even the simplest room into a place touched by time.
Blending craftsmanship, history and curiosity, our collection of antique candlesticks and folk items add a spark of intrigue to your space, inviting conversation and connecting you to a story beyond the ordinary.
Candlesticks and Curiosities
From British art icons including The Connor Brothers, Tracey Emin and David Shrigley, to emerging British female artists Alma Singer and Rusty, we’ve curated a selection of ready-to-hang pieces that you or a loved one can enjoy immediately.
Contemporary Art - Ready to Hang
Out of This World
Gifting someone a piece of the moon or a slice of mars carries a powerful sense of wonder. Holding a tiny fragment of the cosmos itself in your hand feels truly out of this world.
The exhibition’s mix of natural and human creativity captures the magic of the season: discovery, awe, and imagination. The unexpected nature of each piece makes a memorable gift that resonates, becoming a centrepiece that invites questions and exploration.
In a world where holiday shopping is often hurried and predictable, ‘A Curious Christmas: Wonders from Art, Nature & Antiquity’ provides an alternative: a curated journey celebrating rarity, artistry, and the extraordinary hidden in the everyday. It transforms Christmas gifting into something more meaningful—an opportunity to give not just an object, but a sense of wonder.