Dolly Archer English Antique Furniture and Goods

ENGLISH ANTIQUES, HAND SELECTED AND PREPARED FOR MODERN LIFE

Every piece in our collection is personally sourced in England for its provenance and character,

and thoughtfully prepared in our Fort Myers workshop

Welcome to Dolly Archer

Dolly Archer is an award-winning importer and purveyor of English antique furniture and goods. Each piece in our collection is hand-selected in the UK for its story, provenance, and enduring charm. We are storytellers — bringing objects with history into thoughtful, contemporary settings for designers and private clients alike.

Visit our retail location in Fort Myers, FL, explore pieces in our online collection or schedule a private shopping experience to view additional collections held in our off-site warehouses. In our workshop we carefully prepare every item so it remains suitable for modern living while preserving its narrative and character. Whether furnishing a single room or a whole house, we bring the warmth and authenticity of the English country home to your space.

Every Piece carefully chosen

At Dolly Archer, provenance is everything. Every piece in our collection is personally hand-selected in England, discovered through long-standing relationships with trusted, vetted dealers as well as in the quiet corners of markets, private homes, and country estates. Wherever a piece lives, we seek objects that carry character, history, and the sense of a life already lived.

Each selection is made with intention, so that when a piece arrives in your home, it brings both its story and the promise of the next chapter. This is what makes a Dolly Archer piece singular: the care of its discovery, the richness of its provenance, and the stories it carries from one home to the next.

We do not buy sight unseen, through catalogs, or from third parties.

This commitment to provenance ensures that every piece we offer is authentic, singular, and rich with history.

Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of The Scout Guide Fort Myers

From discovery to home with care at every step

Every journey begins in England, where we seek pieces that speak to history, craftsmanship, and character. Some are found tucked away in country estates or private homes, others discovered in bustling markets, and always through trusted, long-standing relationships with vetted dealers who share our commitment to quality.

Once chosen, each piece is carefully imported to our Fort Myers workshop, where it is thoughtfully prepared for modern life. Here, we honor the wear, patina, and stories each object carries, stabilizing and refining it so that it functions beautifully without erasing its past.

From discovery to delivery, every step is guided by care and intention—ensuring that when a Dolly Archer piece arrives in your home, it feels alive with story, ready to live its next chapter with you.

Samantha G., Local Guide

“We have been customers of Richard and Thais for the past few years. I have to start off by saying that they are so wonderful and helpful.
There is a story behind every item they sell in their store. Even the smallest trinkets have a history, and Richard remembers where he got everything!
This is one of my favorite spots in all of Fort Myers.
My husband and I were lucky enough to get a custom coffee table made by Richard from a beautiful table he brought back from the UK.
Although they initially didn't have the table we wanted in stock, Thais was amazing and kept us up to date on when the shipment of tables was due to arrive. Once it arrived, we were able to hand pick out our coffee table and they made sure it got finished to our exact liking. It is now my favorite piece of furniture in our whole house. We look forward to adding more beautiful pieces of furniture to our home in the coming years. We love this store. Stop on by their retail store and be sure to check out their online shop!”
Melanie W., Local Business Woman

“The most darling shop in Fort Myers, Florida!
You'll never leave empty handed because they are constantly bringing in new and unique finds that add the perfect touch to your home. Simply being with Thais and Richard, the owners, makes you feel so welcome! Such charm and genuineness that you keep coming back. A must visit for the owners and the spectacular items!”
Tyna S., Valued Client

“An absolute MUST GO! This shop is beautifully curated! And they bring truly unique, one of a kind pieces from England regularly! There is something for everyone! And an amazing couple (with a killer eye for design) own the shop, and are happy to help you find the perfect items! We are fortunate to have them locally in Fort Myers!
You've got to go!!!!!!”
Lisa U., Valued Client

“A small family owned business filled with character and history. The owners are delightful, and you can feel the love with each piece of furniture they restore, and in each piece selected to sell. From the moment I pulled in the parking space I was intrigued, and had I not had and appointment, probably would have spent hours looking at each piece. Please do this for yourself and stop in. The treasures are endless.”
Jaime Butcher, Butcher & Company

“Dolly Archer is my go-to spot in Fort Myers when I need authentic, quality casegoods for design projects. There’s something beautiful and grounding about a room with antiques mixed in. It gives a space a life and a story. We even purchased furnishings for our own home that will hold even more memories and be heirlooms for our family for years to come.”