ABOUT ANTIQUE
Located at the legendary Ritz Four Seasons Hotel, it’s one of Lisbon’s most prestigious luxury goods stores, showcasing a carefully curated, hand-picked selection of products including jewelry, silverware, leather items and small objects that invite you to travel through time.
A Portuguese brand with over 60 decades of history, Antique is a family company whose values rely on offering staple classic products that are handed down from generation to generation, withstanding the test of time.
In a fast-paced era where everything happens in a blink of an eye, finding a brand that cherishes heritage, traditions, authenticity and craftmanship, by carefully curating a selection of objects made with time to last a lifetime, is the ultimate definition of luxury.
The brand was originally established in 1959 in the glitz and glam atmosphere of Estoril, also known as the Portuguese Riviera. In 1997, Antique opened a second store in the heart of Lisbon, at the iconic Ritz Four Seasons Hotel, to reach the Lisbon crowd as well as the increasing number of foreigners traveling to the city.
Thanks to its premium location, the exquisiteness of its hand-picked offer and peerless service, the Ritz store is now Antique’s Flagship Store, synonymous with refinement and exquisite taste and a must go destination for those looking for elegant gifts and timeless accessories for the home.
With its intimate and cozy atmosphere, Antique is the ultimate expression of the elegance and sophistication of luxury shopping.
During its existence, it has had the privilege of welcoming famous clients such as The Kings of Spain, The King of Italy, The Dukes of Windsor, Helena Rubenstein, Pierre Schlumberger, Antenor Patiño, Hubert de Givenchy, Pitanguy and Rute Marinho, among many others.
LUÍSA LENCASTRE
Behind the brand
Luísa Lencastre is both the Creative Director and Curator of Antique. Embodying the 3rd generation of the family business, Luísa was born and raised in Estoril, on the coastline north of Lisbon, Portugal, being exposed to foreign cultures from an early age, not only because of her parents traveler nature, but also due to the international component of her academic upbringing.
Having lived in India, Istanbul and several European cities, Luísa became a nomad herself, which enhanced her love for travel, one of her main sources of inspiration. But inspiration often comes from the little things in life and Luísa has that rare ability of finding it anywhere from a shell, a semi-precious stone, a fabric, an embroidery, a pattern, to something as prosaic as vegetables or a piece of fruit.
Every single object available at Antique was hand-picked by Luísa within a curatorship process dictated by her Eastern style with a spritz of modern. This involves an ongoing quest for the absolute best products and suppliers available, especially in Portugal, as Luísa is a big defender of her country’s traditional crafts and their preservation, as they play a vital role in cultivating its cultural heritage and identity.
Most recently, Luísa’s excellent curatorship skills inspired her into creating her own brand, a luxury lifestyle brand that develops curated collections in the worlds of beauty, fashion accessories and home décor.
“My dream is that Antique will become the go to brand for exquisite gifts and homeware!”
Luisa Lencastre
Antique 1959 Creative Director
WHAT WE
OFFER
Choosing a Gift
Complimentary Gift Wrapping
Adding a Special Message to Your Gift
International Shipping
Wedding Registries
Corporate Gifts
Personal Shopping
Silver Cleaning
Baptism, Holy Communion,
Anniversaries, Housewarming Gifts