the shop: Stavangerflint Kon Tiki dish

Large serving dish from Stavangerflint, Norway (45x30cm)
Kon Tiki design by Inger Waage c1950
SOLD
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well made: OTT hooks

Available in four lengths these powder coated steel hooks from Viable London are designed to fit over standard size doors and require no extra fittings - a really neat and simple idea well executed

the shop: Ercol stickback chair (4 available)

c1960's tall stickback chair from Ercol
Solid elm seat with beech frame
SOLD
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the shop: John Clappsion dish

 Lozenge shaped 'Tasty' dish - 20cm
Designed by John Clappison for Hornsea Studio Craft c1960
SOLD
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The Lollipop Shoppe Winter Sale

The Lollipop Shoppe currently have 35% off selected items including this Nakashima Straight Chair from Knoll. You can order online or visit their stores in Brighton and London

the shop: reupholstered sixties bucket chair

Low profile bucket chair in the manner of Vernon Panton's Model C1 for  Pluse-Linje, Denmark c1960
Reupholstered in aqua tweed fabric. Mounted on a four star chrome swivel base
£350
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See my Overman's reupholstered swivel chair here

well read: Store Front, The Disappearing Face of New York

If you've received book vouchers as Christmas gifts you may be interested in picking up this book of photos that neatly capture some of New York City's best timeworn store fronts
Available from the usual book stores including Amazon here

House Industries

House Industries produce a wide assortment of beautifully designed objects, as well as original fonts and illustrations for the graphic design industry. This Memory Game based on Alexander Girard's iconic designs from the 1960's particularly caught my eye - it's perhaps just too nice to let the kids have

well made: Peter Brook

 I've picked up a few Peter Brook limited edition prints over the last few years. His depictions of snowy Pennine landscapes feel particularly appropriate considering the weather conditions in the UK recently
More information on Peter Brook as well as a selection of his work can be found at The Smithy Gallery

the shop: Stig Lindberg Karneval dish

Hand painted dish from Stig Lindberg - produced as part of the Karneval series for Gustavsberg c1950 (L16xW8xH2cm)
Signed to reverse
SOLD
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well played: September of My Years, Frank Sinatra

There's something about Sinatra's voice together with the autumnal feel to this album which make it one of my favourites this time of year. Released in 1965 it won several Grammy's including one for stand out track "It Was a Very Good Year', which you can listen to a live version of here

the shop: Gunnar Nylund Aro bowl

Stoneware bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund as part of the Aro range for Rorstrand c1950
Signed to base. L10xW8xH5cm
SOLD
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It's a Wonderful Life

Just about the perfect pre-Christmas Sunday afternoon film

the shop: Hans Brattrud Scandia chair (4 available)

c1970 Scandia dining chair designed by Hans Brattrud in 1957 for Hove Mobler, Norway
Steam bent slatted teak ply on chromed steel sledge legs
SOLD (all 4)
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well made: Old Time Sling Shot

Hand made in Minnesota from Buckthorn branches with natural latex tubing and a sling leather pouch
Available at Present

the shop: Horst Bruning lounge chair (4 available)

c1970 Cordia lounge chair designed by Horst Bruning for COR Sitzkomfort in 1966
Seated on a cast compound 4 star aluminium swivel base. Reupholstered in thick cognac leather
£485 SOLD (all 4)
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the shop: Dansk Fjord carving set

Carving knife and fork set designed by Jens H Quistgaard - complete with original box
Produced as part of the Fjord range for Dansk c1960. Made in Germany
SOLD
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the curse of Leylandii

152 Churchway, Weston Mill, Plymouth
Mr Avland, the occupier, said he wanted a little more privacy

the shop: Harry Bertoia 420c chair (4 available)

c1960's side chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates in 1952
Original black seat pad included
SOLD
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the shop: Horst Bruning for COR furniture

Coming soon to the shop... 4 Cordia swivel chairs re-upholstered in brown leather
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a few ideas for Christmas gifts - part 3

Drakes Navajo handkerchief set £165
Drakes

well read: Least Wanted

 I can't help but be drawn to these books containing photographic records of yesteryears miscreants
I picked up a similar book last year documenting images of Australian convicts from the early 1900's
You can find the books here and here

the shop: Johannes Andersen coffee table

Solid teak coffee table from Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg c1960
L139xW59xH50cm. Makers label to underside
SOLD
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UPDATE: Further Johannes Andersen coffee tables here and here

the shop: teak coaster set

c1970 set of teak ply coasters
Six part set with stand
SOLD
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well made: Cabot & Sons

These socks from Cabot & Sons are my go-to footwear for the winter months. Made in Vermont from Merino wool, Expelit and Lycra they are warm and wear really well. Not sure if you can get them in the UK, but you can order here

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I've started to include extra photos to new posts in an effort to provide a more comprehensive view of the pieces available in the shop. Over the next few weeks I'll also go back and update previous entries, so you may want to revisit items that possibly caught your eye but were not sure about. In the meantime though, if there is anything you want to see more of right now or just want a few alternative shots feel free to drop me an email by clicking here

the shop: Kai Kristiansen nesting tables

Solid teak nesting tables by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik c1960
Nest of three - largest W62xW35xH42cm. Makers stamp to underside
SOLD
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well read: Three Men in a Boat

Written by Jerome K Jerome (great name) this humorous quintessentially English book stands the test of time - still as relevant and funny today as it was when published in 1889
Try Abebooks for new or used copies

the shop: Rorstrand leaf dish

Large (56x20cm) c1960 Rorstrand ceramic leaf dish
Made in Sweden. Makers stamp to underside
SOLD
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a few ideas for Christmas gifts - part 2


Aigle Parcours Vario Outlast Boot £140
Aigle Boots

the shop: Karl Erik Ekselius coffee table


Sizeable coffee table (L150xW57xH53cm) with gently curved rectangular top from Karl Erik Ekselius 
Solid teak top with oak legs. Made in Sweden c1950 for JOC Vetlanda
SOLD
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the shop: Ercol Red Dot chair

Red Dot stacking school chair from Ercol c1960
Elm and beech
SOLD
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More Ercol here and here

a few ideas for Christmas gifts - part 1

Hand crafted Pampa scarf from Argentina $33
Available via Arandu

the shop: Harry Bertoia chairs

Coming soon to the shop... a set of four c1960's Bertoia 420c dining chairs
Also available shortly; Horst Bruning leather lounge chairs, Kai Kristansen nesting tables and a CFC Silkeborg coffee table by Johannes Andersen
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the shop: Whitefriars glass bowl

Lotus Bowl by Barnaby Powell for Whitefriars c1940
27cm diameter. Flint grey
SOLD
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Midnight Cowboy

Really enjoyed watching this 1969 John Schlesinger film the other night - a top film with standout performances by Hoffman and Voight. Catch the extended trailer accompanied by Nilsson's irresistibly catchy theme tune here

the shop: Bjorn Wiinblad dishes

Set of four little porcelain dishes/ spoon rests by Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle c1960
Each dish depicting one of the four seasons
SOLD
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the shop: Ingrid Atterberg, Pepita

Ingrid Atterberg Pepita vase shown aside plate from the same range posted here
Produced for Upsala Ekeby c1950 and signed by the artist. 14cm tall
SOLD
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Apartamento

Issue 6 out now - order online at Bruil

the shop: Hans Olsen Shell chair

Occasional chair designed by Hans Olsen in 1957 for NA Jorgensens Mobelfabrik
Upholstered in a grey/ green fabric with oak legs and shaped plywood back/ arms
SOLD
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