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Mr. Bigglesworthy was founded in 2011 to share a passion for premium vintage designer furniture, lighting and homeware.
We offer distinguished local and international design from the 20th century to today, with a focus on careful restoration and conservation.
We offer distinguished local and international design from the 20th century to today, with a focus on careful restoration and conservation.
— Dan & Emma Eagle / Founders
Our GALLERY
Mr. Bigglesworthy offers premium mid-century modern furniture and authentic design classics alongside a curated selection of contemporary brands that share our values. Our gallery showcases a large selection of mid-century New Zealand designer furniture and lighting with a shared focus on Scandinavian, Italian and American design.
All the items we showcase have been carefully hand restored by our team of expert restorers. We take pride in knowing each item has been restored to a very high standard. Our pieces are ready to be taken home, admired, and loved for a lifetime.
All the items we showcase have been carefully hand restored by our team of expert restorers. We take pride in knowing each item has been restored to a very high standard. Our pieces are ready to be taken home, admired, and loved for a lifetime.
Our WORKSHOP
Restoration is a time-consuming process that requires a deep understanding of the object, a respect for the materials, and a lot of experience. We take this seriously, that is why we have our own workshop and a team of expert restorers that specialise in mid-century design.
Our restoration process focuses on conservation and respecting the patina, history and stories that each piece has gained over it's lifetime. It's a fine balance with the goal to ensure each piece looks beautiful without removing the unique character that has evolved from a lifetime of use.
Our restoration process focuses on conservation and respecting the patina, history and stories that each piece has gained over it's lifetime. It's a fine balance with the goal to ensure each piece looks beautiful without removing the unique character that has evolved from a lifetime of use.
Founders
We are proud to bring together a team of highly passionate, design driven people who each make a unique contribution to Mr. Bigglesworthy.
— Dan & Emma Eagle / Founders
Dan Eagle
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Dan has over 10 years’ experience in modern design and decorative arts. His keen eye for detail and ability to research, curate and source significant collections of high end modern design has been pivotal in creating the Mr. Bigglesworthy store. At the invitation of leading auction houses in both New Zealand and Australia, Dan has developed collections that have achieved record sales.
Dan is a Chartered Accountant, with extensive experience in the commercial environment. He is responsible for the business strategy and financial management of the business. As a self-taught photographer he also photographs the store collections and takes all media related imagery.
Dan is a Chartered Accountant, with extensive experience in the commercial environment. He is responsible for the business strategy and financial management of the business. As a self-taught photographer he also photographs the store collections and takes all media related imagery.
Emma Eagle
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Art and design have always played a significant part in Emma’s life. After qualifying with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Commerce at University, she has developed an established career in communication. As both creative and account manager, Emma has applied her interest in developing creative concepts with a skill for coordinating and implementing projects.
The development and success of Mr. Bigglesworthy is in part due to Emma’s understanding of the importance of good design and branding. Emma has created strong visual assets and a consistent voice for the Mr Bigglesworthy brand. She is also responsible for the design of the website and management of related social media pages.
The development and success of Mr. Bigglesworthy is in part due to Emma’s understanding of the importance of good design and branding. Emma has created strong visual assets and a consistent voice for the Mr Bigglesworthy brand. She is also responsible for the design of the website and management of related social media pages.