by Chris Harris The Quiet Joys of the 1% Being an antiques dealer means that almost all of what you handle, probably ninety nine percent, is made up of the weird, the wonderful, the beautiful, the clever, the surprising, and the occasionally eccentric pieces that pass through your hands. Vintage and retro artefacts have their … Continue reading Saved From the Tip: The Shabby Chic Mirror That Could Steal Your Heart
Category: Vintage Matters
Cutting a G Plan Table in Half and How I Turned It Into A Sleek Shelf. A Happy Upcycling Story and Tip.
by Chris Harris The Antiques Dealer’s Holding Pen If you know anyone in the antiques trade, you’ll already know this truth: whether it’s a garage, a barn, a workshop, a storage unit or an entire warehouse, a significant portion of the space is always filled with what we politely call “goods awaiting attention.” In reality, … Continue reading Cutting a G Plan Table in Half and How I Turned It Into A Sleek Shelf. A Happy Upcycling Story and Tip.
Did You Know Lloyd Loom Furniture Is Really Made Of Paper!
by Chris Harris Why One of the World’s Most Elegant Furniture Styles Isn’t What You Think If you’ve ever picked up a Lloyd Loom chair and run your hand across its smooth, fabric like surface, the last thing you’d imagine is that it’s made, quite literally, out of paper. Not cane, not wicker, not rattan. … Continue reading Did You Know Lloyd Loom Furniture Is Really Made Of Paper!
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