Founded in 1976 by Swiss-born antiques dealer Alfons Sutter, Sutter Antiques began far from the Hudson Valley at London’s storied King’s Road Market. From the outset, Alfons was guided by an instinctive eye for form, quality, and the quietly unexpected. His early focus on Asian works of art—including Japanese bronzes and Oriental furniture—laid the foundation for a broader exploration of antiques and decorative arts.
In 1979, Alfons relocated to New York City, opening a gallery on East 10th Street between Broadway and University Place, in what was then Manhattan’s celebrated “Antique Row” just south of Union Square. There, Sutter Antiques developed a reputation for its refined selection of Oriental furniture and distinctive decorative objects. During these years, weekends were often spent traveling throughout the Hudson River Valley with longtime collaborator Frank Rosa, following instinct and stopping wherever something worth discovering might be waiting. Over time, those journeys led to something more permanent.
Frank Rosa joined the gallery in 1985 and has played a central role in its development ever since. In 1995, the gallery expanded its program with the creation of 20th Century Gallery, dedicated to twentieth-century design. In 2015, both entities were unified under the name Sutter Antiques, LLC, reflecting the gallery’s evolving scope and continued growth.
Today, the gallery is based in Hudson, where it presents a curated selection of European antiques, Asian works of art, and twentieth-century decorative design. In the fall of 2025, Sutter Antiques marked thirty years in Hudson—a milestone that parallels the city’s own transformation. Once a quiet river town, Hudson has grown into a vibrant community of artists, designers, restaurateurs, bakers, clothiers, and makers, all contributing to a place that feels both historic and alive. Remaining part of that evolution is something the gallery does not take lightly.
Perhaps the most meaningful measure of time, however, is not counted in years but in relationships. Many of today’s clients first visited the gallery as children, trailing behind parents and grandparents. Now grown, they return with homes of their own, forming second and third generations of collectors. It is a continuity that feels increasingly rare—and deeply affirming.
Sutter Antiques continues to work closely with collectors, interior designers, architects, and private clients who value objects with history, character, and intention. The story continues to unfold, one piece at a time.