Antique is a true gem in Lisbon for those seeking timeless elegance, rare gifts, and objects with soul. Located within the iconic Ritz Four Seasons Hotel, it is one of the city’s most special shopping destinations: a haven of silverware, jewellery, leather goods, and decorative pieces, all carefully chosen and meant to be cherished for a lifetime.

With more than six decades of history, Antique is far more than a store: it is both a brand and a legacy, deeply rooted in family, taste, and Portuguese tradition. Founded in Estoril in 1959 by Bernardo Pinto Basto de Lencastre, Antique was born from a passion for beauty and the belief that certain things, when made with time and intention, never go out of style.

Its original location on Avenida de Nice, decorated by interior designer Pedro Leitão, quickly became a reference point for those in search of unique gifts and a refined lifestyle. It attracted a discerning clientele that included notable families from Estoril and Cascais – such as the Fierros and the Patiños – as well as European aristocracy, international tastemakers, and legendary names like Helena Rubinstein and the Counts of Barcelona.

In 1997, a second chapter began with the opening of a new address in Lisbon, inside the iconic Ritz Four Seasons Hotel. Surrounded by a unique collection of mid-century Portuguese art and framed by warm boiserie interiors designed by Graça Viterbo, this space became Antique’s Flagship Store – and a tribute to all that the brand represents: savoir-faire, tradition, and timelessness.

Today, Antique remains a family business. It is now in the hands of Luísa Lencastre, third generation and a curator in the truest sense of the word. With a trained eye and an innate sense of harmony, Luísa personally selects each object, ensuring that every piece speaks the language of elegance, craftsmanship, and emotion that defines the brand. From jewellery to silver animal sculptures, from leather goods to unexpected decorative objects, every piece in the collection reflects a belief in enduring beauty, in things made slowly, with purpose and skill.

Portuguese craftsmanship lies at the heart of the brand – a legacy Luísa is deeply committed to preserving. By working with the country’s finest goldsmiths and artisans, Antique not only honours ancestral techniques but also helps sustain the people and skills behind them.

Over the years, Antique has discreetly welcomed some of the world’s most celebrated names, including the Kings of Spain, the King of Italy, the Dukes of Windsor, Helena Rubinstein, Pierre Schlumberger, Antenor Patiño, Hubert de Givenchy, Pitanguy, and Rute Marinho, among many others – all drawn to its quiet charm and rare sense of permanence.

And while its soul remains anchored in tradition, Antique gracefully moves with the times. The same spirit found in its Ritz boutique now extends to its online presence, allowing a wider audience to discover and shop the brand from anywhere in the world at www.antique1959.com.

Antique is - and always has been – about things that last: made beautifully, chosen with care, and meant to be passed on.