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! 

Vintage 1953 Queen's Coronation Flags

Two weeks to go until the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, we now have these rare original coronation flags in stock! Produced as a souvenir in 1953, these flags are beautifully framed and in excellent condition. We have three available, as well as some other vintage royal themed accessories for your home for you to celebrate in style!

- Adam x

Mark Ardern - Decorative Arts Specialist

Mark Ardern, a sole trader for over 4 years, has a cabinet in our hallway that is a 20th century treasure trove. Stocking only the very best in 20th century design, Mark's passion lies in the Austrian and German Seccesionist periods, but you will find everything from early 20th century English studio pottery to 1950s Polish ceramics, and even a bit of 1970s Troika! Mark updates his stock frequently, so you're sure to see something new almost every week.