Antique shops

Yves-Henri Elsen has a passion for special objects, and he searches all across Europe to find treasures.

Nestling in the shadows of St Saviour’s Cathedral, Geert and Martine have managed to make a name for themselves with their skilled contemporary and traditional framing.

For over 40 years, Marc Michot’s gallery has been renowned for its wide range of Chinese ceramics and art.

Back in 1976, Marc Van de Wiele started his business here specialising in illustrated books dating from the 15th century right up to the 20th century, offering everything from medical publications to atlases.

Besides his own antique shop, specialised in tiles, porcelain, ceramics and majolica from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Rob Michiels also runs his own auction house where he puts up more of the world’s finest treasures for auction.

Depot d’O is a cabinet of curiosities, a place full of crazy interior objects.

After studying African philology and history, Yannick De Hondt opened his own gallery, specialising in – what else – European and African art.

At Bas Van Mullem, they do not like half measures.

Lieven Moenaert is all about antiques and books, preferably combined.

Didier Abbeloos is a happy man.

Jean Moust has been running this gallery specialised in 17th-century Flemish and Dutch paintings for 27 years.

In the heart of Bruges is this 19th-century house filled with silver and crystal, patinated and mahogany furniture, works of art and curios.

Like father, like son; It made absolute sense for Anthony Short to join the world of antiques.