antikmodern - new online shop

antikmodern has now moved - visit the new online shop at antikmodern.co.uk

Easter getaway

Daily updates to antikmodern the shop will be on pause for the next couple weeks while I'm in the US for Easter, enjoying a little r&r and exploring the Western Gulf Coast. I'll still be picking up emails while I'm away though (antikmodern@me.com), so please do get in touch with any enquiries. Normal service resumes w/c 3 April

Christmas break

Daily updates to antikmodern the shop will be on pause for the next week or so while I take a break for Christmas. I'll still be picking up emails though (antikmodern@me.com), so please do get in touch with any enquiries. Thanks to everyone who stopped by in 2015 - have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Normal service resumes on 4 January

antikmodern on Tumblr

You can now find antikmodern on Tumblr. In addition to great photos and inspiration select posts include links back to the site to help you find similar pieces in the shop

end of summer beach break

Daily additions to antikmodern the shop will be on hold for the next week or so while I'm in Portugal for a little r&r and an end of summer beach break. I'll still be picking up emails while I'm away (antikmodern@me.com), so feel free to get in touch with any enquiries. Normal service returns on 1 September

Free London delivery

For a limited time antikmodern the shop will be offering complimentary delivery throughout London. Delivery is typically within 7 days and the offer is valid on all orders over £100. There will also be special shipping rates for customers from outside of London - drop me a mail at antikmodern@me.com and I can get back to you with the discounted price

the Mother Road

I'm headed to LA this weekend before hitting the Mother Road to explore Arizona and New Mexico. Daily updates to antikmodern the shop will be on pause while I'm away, but I'll still be picking up any email enquiries as well updating my Instagram feed (@antikmodern) with photos from the trip. Normal service will resume on 1 July

Christmas break

I'm signing off for a week or so to enjoy a few days at home for Christmas before heading down to the South Coast to see in 2015. Whatever your plans are for the festive break have a good one - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Normal service will return to antikmodern the shop on 5 January

late summer sunshine

antikmodern the shop will be on pause for the next week or so while I'm away in Portugal (Eastern Algarve) for a little r&r and late summer sunshine. I'll still be picking up emails everyday so do get in touch with any enquires (antikmodern@me.com), otherwise normal service will resume on 2 September

West Texas road trip

Next week I'll be in Austin before hitting the road and driving out to Marfa to explore West Texas. Daily updates to antikmodern the shop will be on pause while I'm away, but I'll still be picking up emails everyday and adding to my Instagram feed (@antikmodern) whenever I can. Normal service resumes on 14 April

Happy Holidays

antikmodern the blog will be on pause for the duration of Christmas week while I'm away in NYC. Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by in 2013 - have a wonderful Christmas and New Year - see you in 2014 (normal service will resume 2 January). Keep up to date with antikmodern via Instagram and Twitter

The Kirkpatrick House

Designed by George Nelson in 1955 and built on a two and half acre wooded ravine in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, this beautifully preserved wood and steel framed property is one of the best looking homes I've seen all year. More photos after the jump. Further info here

Amana Nordic blanket

These Nordic patterned lightweight blankets by Amana Woolen Mill would make a nice addition anytime of year but especially so around Christmas. Made in Iowa, USA and available via Snake Oil Provisions

Brutal and Beautiful: Saving the 20th Century

English Heritage celebrates post-war era architecture with its exhibition Brutal and Beautiful: Saving the 20th Century, running until 24 November 2013 at Wellington Arch in central London

Peter Aldington house at Bessacarr

If I happened to be in the market for a move to South Yorkshire anytime soon this place would definitely be on my radar. A Grade II listed untouched mid-century modern gem from renowned British architect Peter Aldington. More photos after the jump and full property details via The Modern House

Midcentury Show East

The Midcentury Show locates itself to a brand new East London venue tomorrow (13 October). Head to Goldfinger's Haggerston School, where you'll find one of the most comprehensive and stylish selections of mid-century modern furniture and accessories around

hoboglyphs

Developed in the 1930's hoboglyphs are a system of pictographic symbols hobos created to offer warning or information to other nomadic workers. The signs were designed so they could easily be scrawled at station exits, abandoned buildings, etc using chalk, coal, or whatever else was to hand. Find out more here

Mexico, A Revolution in Art

Currently exhibiting at London's Royal Academy until 29 September, Mexico, A Revolution in Art 

seagrass matting

Once popular with post-war architects and designers traditional seagrass rugs are now available via Twentytwentyone. Manufactured in the UK by William Armes, the raw material for these hardwearing and relatively inexpensive floor coverings is harvested by hand in Vietnam before being spun into cords and woven into matting

Bloodroot Blades

Handmade and custom crafted, Bloodroot Blades build artisanal knives and tools forged from 100% found and recycled materials. All their knives come with a unconditional lifetime warranty and free maintenance