THE WORKERS COTTAGE AT BRIDGE STREET STUDIOS, NELSON.
The Workers Cottage Store is open in Nelson!
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: By appointment only. Book here.
Email subscribers get first access to new stock:
As featured in:
Set of Four Jane Churchill Fabric Photo Frames with Botanical Prints
Set of Four Jane Churchill Fabric Photo Frames with Botanical Prints
$120.00 NZD
Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks, Elkington & Co
Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Candlesticks, Elkington & Co
$100.00 NZD
Pair of Victorian Brass Candlesticks with Internal Candle Remover
Pair of Victorian Brass Candlesticks with Internal Candle Remover
$100.00 NZD
Set of Four Napkins with Embroidered Corners
Set of Four Napkins with Embroidered Corners
$30.00 NZD
Antique Doulton Burslem Persian Export Plate, c.1882 to 1891
Antique Doulton Burslem Persian Export Plate, c.1882 to 1891
$120.00 NZD
Miniature Studio Pottery Vide Poche, Possibly Len Castle
Miniature Studio Pottery Vide Poche, Possibly Len Castle
$30.00 NZD
Antique W.H. Grindley Flow Blue Haddon Serving Dish
Antique W.H. Grindley Flow Blue Haddon Serving Dish
$140.00 NZD
Small Vintage Italian Copper Fish Jelly Mould
Small Vintage Italian Copper Fish Jelly Mould
$50.00 NZD
Solid Brass Column Candlesticks with Scalloped Drip Trays
Solid Brass Column Candlesticks with Scalloped Drip Trays
$140.00 NZD
Antiko 800 Silver Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks
Antiko 800 Silver Hildesheim Rose Cake Forks
$50.00 NZD
Martin Hall & Co Sheffield Bone Handled Knives
Martin Hall & Co Sheffield Bone Handled Knives
$45.00 NZD
Framed Vintage English Harbour Scene in Pencil Etch
Framed Vintage English Harbour Scene in Pencil Etch
$70.00 NZD
Pair of Vintage Paris Prints, La Madeleine & Notre-Dame
Pair of Vintage Paris Prints, La Madeleine & Notre-Dame
$70.00 NZD
Vintage Art Deco Beswick England No. 427 Twin Handled Fruit Bowl, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Beswick England No. 427 Twin Handled Fruit Bowl, 1930s
$50.00 NZD
Vintage Art Deco Flaxman Ware Wade Heath Jug Vase, England
Vintage Art Deco Flaxman Ware Wade Heath Jug Vase, England
$50.00 NZD
Set of 18 Victorian Medallions on Black Ribbon
Set of 18 Victorian Medallions on Black Ribbon
$300.00 NZD
Pair of Italian Frosted Glass Candlesticks - Vintage
Pair of Italian Frosted Glass Candlesticks - Vintage
$60.00 NZD
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.