New Dealer: Modern Living - Retro Style

The Old Cinema welcomes new dealer 'Modern Living Retro Style' to their ground floor display cabinet. Buyer Eleanor Feldman specialises in mid-20th century glassware, ceramics, studio pottery and small collectables. Included are iconic pieces from English designers such as Terence Conran, Jessie Tait and Guy Sydenham as well as German and Danish studios such as Vilroy & Bosch, and Goldscheider. The cabinet is full of bright and colourful objects, so you're guranteed not to miss it!

Celebrate sunshine, industrial style!

If this gloomy British weather is getting you down, don’t despair as the weekend forecast promises a much needed burst of sunshine! Why not celebrate with a spot of shopping and pop down to the store to see our latest industrial goods. This unusual floor lamp is sure to be a talking point in any interior. The heavy base is made from a water valve once used to control the mains water supply beneath the bustling London streets of Victorian Britain. It contrasts beautifully with the elegant curve of the street light whilst the 1930’s lamp gives this light its own kooky character.

If you’re looking to add real character to your living space why not consider this industrial shelving unit. Maybe you’re after a new place to store books or a unique way to display shoes. Whatever the purpose these shelves made from an old Victorian mangle will add vintage charm to your living space. So make sure you come down this weekend to check these beauties out because, like the sunshine, they may not be around for long!        

Military Panels from the Iron Curtain

It's a complicated world these days so it's tempting to feel nostalgic for the cold war era, especially when you can buy relics as chic as these large industrial steel panels! Sourced from an eastern European army base, these Kafkaesque panels look great as visual art, or in the kitchen as a magnet panel for all of your to-do lists. We have many available with different numbers and levels of rust, so you can choose which one would suit your Lenin photo best!  Only £60 each during the July Sale.  And if you really want to get into the spirit of things then check out these 1950s US Government issue Emergency Water Cans to stock up your Nuclear Shelter.  Drink at your own risk! 

American Shipment, Summer 2012

Today we unloaded a 20 foot container from America packed with all sorts of mid-century industrial, including medical cabinets, dressing tables, signage, glassware and home accessories. There are some rare pieces in the mix, including a fantastic polished steel Art Deco suite. The vast majority is yet to be unpacked and priced, and many pieces will need a good cleaning, but we will have a few gifts from Uncle Sam priced and ready to go for the weekend!

French Industrial Cabinet

A fantastic example of French industrial chic, little is known about this stylish and rare cabinet, except perhaps that it was used as a larder of sorts due to the door mounted shelving and internal drawers. The cabinet has been fully stripped and polished and features a pair of very unique brass and aluminium handles. The unique array of storage options inside means that this cabinet would be perfect for office use, media storage or perhaps a gentlemans wardrobe!

Retro Kessel Chair

If you've been hunting for that perfect retro lounge chair, then look no futher. Designed by Kessel International in the 1970s, this chair has an aluminium frame and swivel base. The body has been completely reupholstered in premium Italian analine leather, making this chair extremely comfortable. Its low slung profile and gently polished frame would make a subtle but stunning addition to any vintage or retro interior.
Available now for £795

Coronation Display and Bank Holiday Hours

Everyone is in a very festive mood as we prepare to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this weekend! Check out our Royal display using vintage flags and Coronation goods, including original 1953 tea cups which have been upcycled into rose scented candles. We also have Keith Haynes 'God Save the Queen' vinyl heart cut outs and original framed vintage Coronation flags.

We are open the entire bank holiday weekend to celebrate with you! Hours for the bank holiday weekend are listed below:

Saturday June 2nd: 10-6pm

Sunday June 3rd: 12-5pm

Monday June 4th: 12-5pm

Tuesday June 5th: 12-5pm

Enjoy yourselves, and congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II, long may she reign!

Christian Dior Silk

In 1950 the House of Dior licensed the manufacture of luxury accessories, including beautiful Silk Twill head scarves designed under head designer Marc Bohan.  We currently have two of these 1970s Christian Dior scarves mounted on silk and framed in perspex boxes.  One is a stylized flower reminiscent of a Georgia O'Keefe painting, the other a floating floral design.  Vintage luxury with a modern twist! 

100 Best Shops - Retail Week

The Old Cinema was recently named in the World's '100 Best Shops' by Retail Week.  Top retail CEO's were asked to reveal their favourite shops that 'truly inspire'. We are delighted and proud to be listed alongside Liberty, Anthropologie, Jack Wills and many more, from New York to Tokyo to the Champs-Elysee, Paris. A special thanks to Holly Tucker, chief executive of Notonthehighstreet.com, who said, 'this is a beautiful interiors shop full of creative and unique styles. Based in a refurbished 1890s cinema, shopping here is a real experience'.

   

VIDEO TOUR OF THE OLD CINEMA

We are proud to present this video, produced by Rory Mathieson and Kyle Johnston of Sweet Pixel, providing a unique glimpse into the wonderland that is The Old Cinema. Take a complete tour of both floors that cover over two centuries of antiques, vintage and retro furniture and accessories. We think it looks fantastic, but of course nothing beats the real thing, so we hope if you haven't visited the store yet in person this will inspire you to do so!

Vintage Rocket by Matt Black

Prepare for blast off! This incredibly rare vintage 1950's rocket was salvaged from an old carnival ride in the French campagne. Originally metallic blue,ove a year was spent restoring the rocket to arrive at ultimate condition. The interior has been removed and reupholstered in premium black leather with white piping. Attention to detail includes wooden gear handle, LED switchboard, and headlight. The rocket is freely mounted onto a customised, vintage cast iron base. We think this could make a brilliant gaming chair, or could easily stand alone as a work of art. Come and check it out before it launches off to another galaxy!

Upcycled Exhibition Now On!!

We would like to welcome all of you lovely people to check out the latest offerings from some of the UK's top upcycling designers. The selling exhibition features everything from furniture and lighting, to jewellery and home accessories. Styles range from heavy industrial to all things light and bright. The designers have produced some fantastic examples of upcycling, the hard work, craftsmanship and detail put into each piece is astounding! We hope you will find something perfect for your home, and you'll be proud to know that each piece was hand crafted using recycled components here in the UK.

The exhibition runs from today until Sunday, March 25th. Please check out previous blog posts for a run-down on some of the designers exhibiting.

See you soon!

Adam

Upcycled Exhibition - Sneak Preview!

With only a week remaining until the opening of our Upcycled Selling Exhibition, here is a preview of some exciting new products and designers taking part. The exhibition will run from Thursday 15th March to Sunday 25th March, featuring furniture, jewellery, lighting and accessories. Click on each companys' name for more info. See you soon!

 Exhibitors:

Victoria Road - Bespoke upcycled lighting and accessories from old electronics and found objects.

Free Range Designs - Hand made timber furniture, artwork and acessories. They even construct compost toilets should you require one!

Stig Art - Industrial furniture meets sculpture, each piece is hand made from reclaimed industrial artifacts found in South Yorkshire. The Old Cinema has featured some of Stig Arts furniture in the past, and we are glad to have him back for this special exhibition.

Lucy Turner - Stylishly upcycled retro furniture with fresh, bright graphics and themes. Many of you are well aware that we regularly stock Lucy's furniture here at The Old Cinema, and for this exhibition she will present her new 'Team Cornwall' range!

Kelly Swallow - Kelly and her husband Michael upcycle original vintage chairs with a brilliant splash of hand stitched patchwork fabrics. No two chairs are ever the same!

Little Monster Design - Upcycled vintage and retro furniture featuring colour block designs for a contemporary feel.

Donna Walker - Donna creates distinctive lighting using reclaimed lampshade frames and old lamp bases, updating them with colourful modern cloth covered wiring and vintage style light bulbs.

Sarah Turner - Sarah uses reclaimed PET plastics (soda and other drinks containers) to create some truly original lighting. Her designs are so striking that you would never be able to guess where the materials originated from!

The Rag and Bone Man - Through his use of reclaimed tools, engine parts and machinery The Rag and Bone man creates striking industrial lighting and furniture. Each piece is hand badged and numbered, and no two pieces are ever alike. We currently stock a few of his pieces in the shop, but keep an eye out for some newly imagined objects in store next week!

Textiles and Jewellery: 

 ReVampt - Unique shelving, chairs and small accessories created through the use of reclaimed fabrics from the textiles industry and dressmakers. All fabrics sourced are in a limited supply, making each piece a true one-off item.

Lula Dot - Beautiful hand-made Jewellery created from the parts of vintage watches and small trinkets. Lula Dot also create a small selection of upcycled lighting and furniture as well, have a look on their website!

 



Hunted and Stuffed - Brilliant hand-made cushions using original mid century fabrics and textiles.

Tricia Lomax - Tricia uses found artifacts and objects from a bygone era to create wonderful pieces of bespoke jewellery. She creates jewellery for both men and women, and only one of each creation exists, so don't miss out!