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
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Saved From the Tip: The Shabby Chic Mirror That Could Steal Your Heart
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
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.
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