PAD London 2019, Berkeley Square

The first week of October sees galleries, museums and art fairs flinging open their doors and welcoming the flocks of collectors, curators and art enthusiasts who descend on the capital for Frieze London. Decorative arts and interior design also receives special attention in the capital this time of year with the prestigious art and design fair PAD London pitching its famous black tent once again in chic Berkeley Square, Mayfair.

PAD (Pavilion of Art and Design) Fair had its first taste of the British capital's rich and vibrant culture scene when it crossed the Channel in 2007. Older sister PAD Paris had already been at the height of artistic excellence for more than a decade when London came calling. With the recent launch of younger sister PAD Geneva, PAD is now regarded as one of the leading cross-collecting fair groups in Europe.

For one week only, leading galleries from around the world display their wares, spanning millennia and media. Discover ancient antiquities and vintage jewellery as well as kooky modern and contemporary objets d'art. Whether you're a museologist or a mid-century furniture fanatic, the fair's signature eclecticism is sure to have something for all tastes. If you're not in the mood to get the wallet out, then simply enjoy perusing a phenomenal panorama of art history.