OUR STORY
A Lifelong Love of Antiques
Deborah Norman believes antiques should feel approachable, personal, and deeply connected to the homes they enter. Warm, knowledgeable, and endlessly enthusiastic about design and history, she has created an inviting environment where visitors can slow down, explore, and discover pieces that quietly become part of their lives.
At Grand & Water Antiques, every object has a story. Whether it’s an 18th-century table, a beautifully worn chair upholstered in fresh fabric, or an unexpected decorative find, Deborah delights in sharing the history, craftsmanship, and origins behind each piece. Her thoughtful guidance helps clients and collectors envision how antiques can live comfortably and beautifully within both traditional and modern interiors.
Antiques in the Family
Antiques and collecting have long been part of Deborah’s family history. Her great-grandmother, Ada Chase, wrote for The Magazine Antiques when it was first published in the 1920s, while her grandmother, Virginia Albertine, bought and sold antiques for decades from her shop in Norwich, Connecticut.
After earning a degree in American History and following her lifelong passion for antiques and design, Deborah opened Grand & Water Antiques in 1994. For more than two decades, she has cultivated a carefully curated collection of antiques, vintage furnishings, and objects d’art sourced primarily from local homes throughout New England.
A Curated Experience in Stonington Borough
Located in the heart of historic Stonington Borough, Grand & Water Antiques has become a destination for collectors, designers, homeowners, and visitors seeking timeless pieces with character and soul.
Known for its elegant yet welcoming atmosphere, the shop reflects Deborah’s distinctive eye for layering history, texture, craftsmanship, and design into interiors that feel collected, personal, and full of story.
Featured In
Antiques & The Arts Weekly,
March 29, 2019
Q&A Deborah Norman
Postscripts: Stonington Borough's Grand & Water Antiques is a portal to the past
By Steven Slosberg | Feb 24, 2019
Design New England,
July/August 2013
Shopping Seaside
CLASSIC ECLECTIC:
Feathering your nest? Deborah Norman offers enchanting alternatives to everyday fare.
February 2012
CPTV Connecticut Cultural Treasures video featuring Stonington Borough, Connecticut
CPTV Video of Stonington Borough
Connecticut's Cultural Treasures
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