The Workers Cottage

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: Thursday & Friday 10am - 2:00pm. The rest of the week? By chance or by appointment. Follow us on Instagram to get daily updates on opening hours.

Email subscribers get first access to new stock:

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Regency Rosewood Wine Table

$450.00 NZD

Vintage Rattan and Bamboo 'Chinese Chippendale' Headboard

$250.00 NZD

Pair of Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Paddles

$180.00 NZD

Pair of Hand-Turned Candlesticks

$80.00 NZD

J Donald Original Painting in Handmade Frame

$260.00 NZD

Carved Wooden Vase with Glass Insert

$155.00 NZD

Antique Hand Coloured Madagascan Sunset Moth Engraving by Jardine c1830

$280.00 NZD

Meissen Neubrandenstein Plate with Opium Poppy

$130.00 NZD

Meissen Neubrandenstein Plate with Pink Rose

$130.00 NZD

Burleigh Ware 'Britain Beautiful' Blue Transfer Platter

$80.00 NZD

H. F. West Ltd Nelson Chemist Dispensing Jar with Original Label c.1950s

$45.00 NZD

EPNS Tray with Glass Insert

$55.00 NZD

Pair of Faux Bone Handled Dinner Knives by FA Kirk Cutler Sheffield

$20.00 NZD

Set of Six Faux Bone Handled Dinner Knives by John McClory & Sons Sheffield

$60.00 NZD

Crown Lynn Ivory Jug 828

$55.00 NZD

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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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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: