Atlantis antiques — Local services in Branford

Mr. Guy Ferraro runs a very professional, reliable business, and my father and I were seriously pleased when we made our appointment and met with him in his store. In fact, the entire way I collect has changed much for the better--with more care and scrupulous attention to value--because of his intelligent guidance and time-tested knowledge of foreign and domestic items. For one, he wants to take good care of you when you do business with him--he helps you in an honest, sincere, and practical way, and you will know how well you have been served after meeting with him in your appointment. For your benefit, you must make an appointment to see him, and that is clearly advertised. You will see that this aspect is particularly excellent about his business: you will receive the attention you need, and that he is thoroughly aware you will need for the sake of quality business and communication. I stress, when you deal with Atlantis Antiques International, you will work with a responsible gentleman who has uncommonly rich experience abroad and here. After your one-on-one experience with him, you will leave his store a better informed person. He will help you seriously and individually, and I would not waste time on anyone else. You should make an appointment, and you will learn for yourself. Mr. Ferraro is indeed a special professional, and his business is outstanding. I have made my appointment for an upcoming visit, and I will travel from out of the state (nearly 300 miles) to see my parents and visit Atlantis Antiques. This shows a genuine mark he has made on me with his expertise. In your dealings with him, you will learn what it means to work with a quality individual...

I renovated an old house in Connecticut, and wanted some special pieces of furniture to make our brand new kitchen and family room distinctive. I had heard about Guy Ferraro from several friends and colleagues, and his unique ability to hand pick the right pieces of furniture for virtually any setting. I have very discriminating tastes so I was a bit skeptical, but I have to say my expectations were beyond exceeded. We bought many beautiful pieces from Guy, including an 19th century tool chest that now holds our daughter’s toys, and a vintage metal kitchen table that Guy painstakingly restored.

Everything we’ve purchased has been the highest quality, but I have to say the chestnut work table (a replica of a 17th Spanish work table) is one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture I’ve ever seen. It is not only a work of art, but it is practical as it holds at least 30 pots and pans from aged brass hooks Guy attached to the bottom of the table. It is a truly one of a kind piece.

In the past, I have been unwittingly ripped off by other antique dealers, and in fact Guy helped me get my money back when I bought a coffee table that was actually a brand new metal table, and not made from an old gate in France as I was told.

Guy is always honest, fair and cares deeply about his customers. He runs a 5 star business, and he is the only antiques dealer I trust. He gets my highest...

I have had the pleasure to work with Guy Ferraro and Atlantis Antiques for nearly 40 years. Guy was early on the scene importing Asian and European art and furnishings. He knew what to buy, what would sell, and understood how to produce items of quality that would endure. Whether crafted in silver, marble, or rosewood, made in Italy or Indonesia, I still own every beautiful ceramic object, work of art, and piece of furniture that Guy has ever found for me.

Most importantly, I trust Guy. I have introduced him to many friends and family members, who have purchased a majority of their home furnishings from Atlantis Antiques (Guy even patiently helped my daughter find perfect items with her specific yet vague requirements). My husband's parents inherited rugs and Asian art that needed appraising; a local notable rug dealer offered a lowball estimate with an offer to "take the items off their hands," while Guy exhibited detailed knowledge of the rug and artifacts, which were worth more than what the rug dealer had claimed.

Guy has valued coins, jewelry, furs, and paintings (just to name a few categories) for clients. He not only knew the value of each item, but also their provenance and proper methods of care and maintenance.

I have learned from and respected Guy for decades, and value his experience, knowledge, and integrity. My home and the homes of many loved ones are the...