The Show

About the Cathedral Antiques Show

The Cathedral Antiques Show is Atlanta’s oldest and most prestigious antiques show, and is a major outreach project sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of The Cathedral of St. Philip.  With the help of hundreds of volunteers and support from the church, antique dealers, corporate sponsors and patrons, the Antiques Show has raised over $3 million for Atlanta-area non-profits since its inception in 1969.  Truly a Passion for a Purpose.

The event attracts participants and attendees from around the country who enjoy art, design, decorating and learning about antiques.  It is held at The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.

The 2012 Cathedral Antiques Show benefited AADD (All About Developmental Disabilities), Atlanta’s foremost provider of support services to families with developmental disabilities. AADD is one place where people with developmental disabilities can turn to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation.

The 41st Annual Cathedral Antiques Show 

This special show included a host of special events with plenty of time to meet antiques dealers and designers from all over North America. Here’s what our visitors enjoyed!

First Place Passion

Sunday, January 22

A perfect outing for young professionals. Stroll through the neighborhoods of Peachtree Hills and Garden Hills and visit five unique homes that reflect the homeowners’ creativity and passion for their very first place.

Sponsored by Wilmington Trust
Stroll:  3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Catered by Lisa Rochon, Ltd.
The Inspiration House | 2799 Andrews Drive
Donation: $20

Inspiration House

Premier - Saturday, January 28
Tours Sunday, January 29 | Thursday, February 2 – Sunday, February 5
Thursday, February 9 – Sunday, February 12

The Inspiration House, located on the grounds of The Cathedral of St. Philip, is for anyone who has a passion for design that elevates the day-to-day living experience. Twenty up-and-coming designers showcase their creative talent in a home that can inspire ideas for the modern family. The Inspiration House is included in the Tour of Homes.
Donation: $10 at the door without Tour of Homes or Antiques Show tickets.

Inspiration House Premier Party
Hosted by Flavors Magazine and Soirée Catering and Events
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
2799 Andrews Drive
Donation: $30
(Parking at The Cathedral of St. Philip)

Inspiration House
2799 Andrews Drive
Donation: $10 at door, Show Admission Ticket or Tour of Homes Ticket
Sunday, January 29: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Tour of Homes)
Thursday, February 2: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 3 – Sunday, February 5: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 9: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 10 – Sunday, February 12: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Parking at The Cathedral of St. Philip)

Tour of Homes

Sunday, January 29

Owners of several beautifully designed homes will open their doors on this self-guided tour through some of Atlanta’s most distinctive neighborhoods. Visitors get a rare glimpse of the work of some of the world’s most famous and finest designers, architects and craftsmen.

Sponsored by Arrow Exterminators, Inc. and Harry Norman, REALTORS
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Donation: $30 (Includes Admission to Inspiration House)

Cathedral Antiques Show

Verbal Appraisals

Monday, January 30
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Donation: $15 for first two items, $5 for third item.
Appraisers specialize in antiques, fine arts, decorative arts, furniture, oriental rugs, silver, porcelains, glass, and collectables. No firearms, coins, stamps or fine jewelry.

Gala Preview Party

Wednesday, February 1

With over 600 people attending, the Cathedral comes alive with celebration for this very special evening. Guests and sponsors have the first look at fine antiques while enjoying delectable offerings, as well as fine wine, music and friends.
Sponsored by Arrow Exterminators, Inc. & Harry Norman, REALTORS
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Catered by A Legendary Event
Cocktail Attire
Donation: $125 (Includes Admission to Show all 3 days, Inspiration House and complimentary Afternoon Tea)

Designer Preview Coffee

Thursday, February 2
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
An exclusive show preview for the design community. Reservation required: 404.365.1107

Cathedral Antiques Show – Antiques Dealers Exhibits

Thursday, February 2 – Saturday, February 4

The Cathedral will be filled with many highly respected exhibitors offering a wide variety of beautiful 18th, 19th and early 20th century antiques. Visitors can discover exquisite and unique porcelain, furniture, jewelry, rugs, art, silver and much more in the magnificent setting at The Cathedral of St. Philip.

Thursday, February 2: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 3: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 4: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Donation: $15 (Includes Admission to Show all 3 days, Inspiration House and complimentary Afternoon Tea)

“Drinks and Antiques – A Night for the Young & Savvy” 

Friday, February 3

A new tradition with a new twist for every collector.  Enjoy a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres as we entertain and excite you about the world of antiques and design.

Sponsored by BNY Mellon Wealth Management
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Donation: $40
Catered by SoiréeCatering and Events

Learning Lectures

Thursday, February 2-  Saturday, February 4
Daily lectures offer an opportunity to expand your knowledge and appreciation of antiques and design.
Donation: $10
Sponsored by Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty

Thursday, February 2: 1:00 p.m.
Decoration: Fact and Fantasy
Richard Keith Langham

Richard Keith Langham has designed residences around the country and abroad. His client list is as diverse as the rooms he puts together, from the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Mrs. William F. Buckley to Hillary Swank. With a love for clear color and real comfort, his stylish rooms are grounded in English sensibilities. In addition to interior decorating, Langham has also designed party decor, including the Black-and-White Ball for the Bruce Museum in Greenwich to the Boys Club of New York at the Plaza Hotel.   His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Vogue, Veranda, W, House Beautiful, Hamptons Magazine, Palm Beach Cottages and Gardens, and Southern Accents.

Friday, February 3: 1:00 p.m. 
Lecture and Book Signing
The Way Home: Atmosphere and Object
Jeffrey Bilhuber

Jeffrey Bihuber has a uniquely American perspective that breathes new life into traditionalism with a confirmed understanding of modern sensibilities. He mixes periods and design ideas with a confidence and instinctive style whose rules are self-evident—practicality and sheer beauty.His most current literary accomplishment, The Way Home: Reflections of American Beauty, has drawn praise from the industry’s most authoritative sources such as the Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and House Beautiful. In this lecture, Bilhuber will discuss how high style can (and should) encompass effortless comfort–interiors where families big or small can take pleasure in easy spaces that are brilliant amalgams of new and old.

Saturday, February 4: 11:00 a.m.
Trends in Decorating
Deborah Sanders

Deborah Sanders joined Veranda magazine in 1987 and over the years has written articles on the decorative arts and has also organized two tours to France for designers. During the last 10 years of her tenure with the publication, she traveled the world to tradeshows in order to develop product stories for the magazine. Since leaving the magazine in 2010, she has been contracted for speaking engagements around the country in venues including AmericasMart, the Las Vegas World Market and the High Point Furniture Market. She is currently a contributor for Veranda and The Editor at Large