by Chris Harris How Eastern European Furniture Quietly Entered British Homes Anyone who spends time buying or selling mid century furniture eventually notices a same familiar pattern. When you spin them over, you find a faint factory stamp reading Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia or Romania. Even today, these pieces turn up constantly in auctions, charity shops … Continue reading The Forgotten Story How Eastern Europe Fuelled the Retro Furniture Boom
Month: November 2025
Amazing and Unusual Vintage Furniture: Folding Antique Butler’s Tray
by Chris Harris I bought this from Pam at the market at Ford airstrip near Arundel West Sussex. Sge is a good friend of mine and confided she needed to sell it on as she does antique fairs amd she was worried she would break it! It is an exceptional antique butler’s serving table and … Continue reading Amazing and Unusual Vintage Furniture: Folding Antique Butler’s Tray
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ARTICLE 1 Clubs in England run by their supporters operate under a constitution — a brilliant framework that, if followed, can lead to real success. The problem is, there’s no statutory body to enforce it. And that’s where things can get messy. Very messy. This is the story of how complacency, detachment, and poor oversight … Continue reading long article
The Rights of Fans. 