THE WORKERS COTTAGE AT BRIDGE STREET STUDIOS, NELSON.
The Workers Cottage Store is open!
I'm thrilled to offer a bricks and mortar location for those who are local or travelling through Nelson. Curated antiques and vintage in the heart of Nelson city!
FIND US: 123 Bridge Street, at the Bridge Street Studios. Walk through Sublime Cafe until you see our store tucked under the stairs.
HOURS: Tuesday - Friday by chance or by appointment. Follow us on Instagram to get daily updates on opening hours.
Email subscribers get first access to new stock:
Extra Large Vintage Stained Leadlight Shade
Extra Large Vintage Stained Leadlight Shade
Vintage Onyx and Brass Five Light Candelabra
Vintage Onyx and Brass Five Light Candelabra
Mid Century Woven Wire Mesh Bowl with Folded Corners
Mid Century Woven Wire Mesh Bowl with Folded Corners
Turned Blackboy Peach Wood Vase with Natural Burr Rim
Turned Blackboy Peach Wood Vase with Natural Burr Rim
Vintage Zinc Florist Bucket Vase
Vintage Zinc Florist Bucket Vase
Vintage Galvanised Florist Bucket by R McMillan Tinsmiths Wellington
Vintage Galvanised Florist Bucket by R McMillan Tinsmiths Wellington
Vintage Framed Pansy Needlepoint Picture
Vintage Framed Pansy Needlepoint Picture
Antique Oil Painting in Gilt Frame
Antique Oil Painting in Gilt Frame
Turned Wooden Pear with Carved Stalk
Turned Wooden Pear with Carved Stalk
Cervantes Toledo Hand Painted Ceramic Jug
Cervantes Toledo Hand Painted Ceramic Jug
Duraline Ironstone Rectangular Sandwich Plate
Duraline Ironstone Rectangular Sandwich Plate
NZ Shipping
Simple, transparent flat rates based on size.
Local Nelson pick-up is available in store. Enquire directly for bespoke furniture delivery quotes. For AUS shipping, get in touch.
Packed to arrive safely
We use premium, heavy-duty methods -including double-boxing for fragile items - to ensure your item arrives in perfect condition. We prioritise recycled materials and plastic-free alternatives wherever possible.
How shipping works
NZ flat-rate guide
We keep it simple. Shipping is calculated automatically at checkout based on the size of the largest item in your cart.
We use premium, heavy-duty packaging to ensure your vintage treasures arrive safely.
- Urban Delivery: Simple flat rates for North and South Island.
- Rural Delivery: Available for a small additional surcharge, please select this option at check out if you live at a rural address.
- Oversized: Very large items and furniture require a custom shipping quote. Please get in touch before purchasing.
Australia via NZ Post
We love sending vintage treasures across the ditch! Please enquire with the item/s you are interested in and your postal address and we will send back a shipping quote.
Local pick-up (Nelson)
Locals are welcome to collect their orders from our store at 123 Bridge Street, Nelson.
Select "Pick up" at checkout, and you can contact us to arrange a suitable time. We look forward to meeting you!
Oversize & furniture
For furniture and oversized items, we specialise in arranging professional carriers to ensure safe delivery to your home or office. As these items require bespoke handling, please get in touch for a custom shipping quote before purchasing.
When will my order arrive?
We carefully pack and dispatch orders on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week. You will receive a tracking number via email as soon as your parcel is on its way.
Typical delivery times:
- South Island: 1–3 business days.
- North Island: 2–5 business days.
- Australia: 5 - 15 business days.
If you require urgent delivery or overnight shipping, please contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Inside The Workers Cottage
Your Home & Garden visited our Nelson studio to talk renovations, photography, and the art of collecting.
Meet the Curator | Chrissy Irvine
With a background in Fine Arts and documentary photography, Chrissy approaches sourcing antiques and vintage with an artist's eye.
Her philosophy is simple: she only sources objects and furniture she would have in her own home.
As seen in Your Home & Garden - Photograph by Tim Williams.