Stories from the Emporium

Home Interior • Jan 15, 2026

2026 Interior Trends: Why Maximalism is Back with a Bang

It’s 2026, and interior fashion is all about style and sustainability, goodbye showroom furniture, hello pre-loved pieces. Your home should be a reflection of your unique personality, and this year’s key trends showcase warmth, natural textures, and a touch of nostalgia. With this in mind, we have refreshed our Christmas dining area to create a […]

Exhibitions • Aug 21, 2025

Artist Showcase: Jossiepops – Belfast’s Bold Street Art Maverick

Meet the Artist Behind the Magic Johnny Hamilton, better known as Jossiepops, is a Belfast-based street artist who’s taken Northern Ireland’s art scene by storm. This self-proclaimed “Paid Doodler & Wall Dog” combines nostalgia-fueled imagery with raw street art energy, creating bold prints and murals that stop people in their tracks. What started as a […]

News • Jul 17, 2025

Northern Ireland’s Largest Antiques Fair: A Spectacular Success at On The Square’s Inaugural Event

The weekend of June 28-29, 2025 marked a historic moment as On The Square Emporium hosted Northern Ireland's largest antiques fair at the former Dicksons Garden Centre in Bangor, featuring 40+ dealers and thousands of visitors.

Home Interior • Mar 12, 2024

Discover the World: Vintage Maps Blog- Unveiling Treasures of Cartographic History

Exploring the Past: Navigating Through Time with Old Maps: Discover Beautiful Vintage Maps In an age where GPS and digital maps dominate our navigation, there’s an undeniable charm and historical allure to old maps. These tangible artifacts not only represent geographic landscapes but also encapsulate stories of exploration, conquests, and the evolution of civilizations. At […]

Exhibitions • Sep 23, 2021

‘Bricolage : Studies in pattern’

SAMPLER: Studies in pattern by Sinead Black, Bricolage Beautiful new quilt-works by local textile artist. Small, framed studies in quilt design and traditional stitching methods.

Exhibitions • Jun 15, 2021

BUTTERFLIES & BEETLES – Leanne McCormack

ReFound launches a series of exhibitions in the new store! Leanne McCormick is the first artist/maker in this new series of exhibitions for REFOUND@OnTheSquare ReFound recently opened a concessions area within On The Square Emporium, with ethical and sustainable product lines. Upcycling is also a core element of the brand so you will find products and furniture that have been reimaged or redesigned in store also. Leanne McCormick's work

Commercial Projects • Apr 30, 2021

Squaring The Circle – Fit Out

Belfast-based on the square emporium has evolved from supplying quirky antiques and urban salvage into full design & fitout, says co-owner and MD Justin lowry

News • Apr 21, 2021

Spirit of Salvage Collections – UK

The Spirit of Salvage: UK’s Thriving Reclamation Scene The UK salvage scene is experiencing a remarkable renaissance, with collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts embracing the beauty and sustainability of reclaimed materials. From Victorian window shutters to mid-century display cases, the demand for salvaged treasures has never been higher. We’re excited to share insights from the UK’s […]

News • Dec 24, 2020

A Rhyme of Plenty to End 2020

Following a year of mayhem for all, On The Square Emporium are book-ending 2020 with a light-hearted poem.

Home Interior • Oct 10, 2020

Vintage Style – Justin and Jill’s Home

The homeowners run upcycling shop ReFound and auction house On The Square Belfast so of course their family home is filled with vintage style and upcycled gems.

TV & Film • Oct 28, 2019

Money For Nothing – Sarah Moore

Although we didn’t get actually meet Sarah Moore – we enjoyed being part of the show! There was some haggling over the up cycled wares they had on offer, but you can see these in store/ online for as long as we have them!

Commercial Projects • Oct 23, 2019

When Old is Gold… Commercial Fit Out

As the golden age of the food & drink industry seems to be increasing, we have been working throughout Ireland with new restaurants, bars and distilleries.

Home Interior • Sep 30, 2019

Vintage Style – Modular Kitchen Inspiration

Hi Vintage Clubbers! Check out this gorgeous kitchen sent in by one of our clients. So good, I had to share

TV & Film • Apr 4, 2019

Antiques Roadtrip visits the Emporium!

Last month we had David & Ru from the BBC’s Antique Roadtrip pop in for some filming for the next series which will air in September.

TV & Film • Jun 15, 2015

Drew Pritchard (Salvage Hunters) visits OTSE

“If I lived nearby, I would be in here every day, The volume of stock that they have coming into the loading is phenomenal” Drew Pritchard (Salvage Hunters) On The Square Emporium featured on the popular programme Salvage Hunters with Drew Pritchard for the first time in 2015. This episode was Drew’s first trip to […]