Forthcoming Attractions: Late August 2018

Collection of vintage and antique homeware for sale at H is for Home

Here’s a sneak preview of some of the items heading to our web shop this week… and what an eclectic mix it is too! From mid-century modern classics to rustic vintage industrial.

antique wooden stool with traces of original green paint | H is for Home Vintage leather medicine ball | H is for Home

The gorgeous little work stool likely came from a workshop or factory. It’s got a lovely patina with traces of original green paint – lots of marks and indentations indicating a busy & useful life! The stool’s not finished yet though. Still strong & sturdy, it would function as a little step stool, chair-side mug or book holder, small work bench for crafting or even a display stand.

The vintage leather medicine ball also has a very attractive patina – like a freshly-fallen conker! It would still function perfectly well for its original use; i.e. physical exercise. Alternatively, you don’t have to move a muscle and just stare at it – perhaps occasionally lift it up and give it a rub… it’s very tactile. It looks great amongst other vintage sports items or alongside a stack of vintage leather cases.

Blue & white vintage Cathrineholm coffee pot | H is for Home Vintage desk lamp produced by Prova of Italy | H is for Home

Then there’s an absolute classic piece of mid-century modern design – namely the Cathrineholm coffee pot designed by Grete Prytz Kittelsen, with lotus leaf pattern by Arne Clausen. We only pick these up when condition is very good. This one certainly is that and comes in the very pleasing pale blue & white colourway. Ready for use or display (it’s another object that you’re allowed to just look at and admire!).

Last, but not least – and dating from a similar era – we have a lovely vintage desk lamp produced by Prova. It’s a very nice design – good looking and practical. The head can move up & down and side to side. We’ve had quite a few of these over the years in various colourways and we’re big fans.

Are you fond of fondue?

Detail from vintage Le Creuset fondue pan | H is for Home

We picked up not one, not two, but three fondue sets at the weekend – it was a fondue frenzy!!

Detail from vintage Le Creuset fondue pan | H is for Home

Strictly speaking, one of them is just a fondue pan, but the quality and pattern are so good that we couldn’t resist. It’s enamelled cast iron and produced by Le Creuset.

Blue vintage Kobenstyle fondue set designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs | H is for Home

Next, we have a fabulous design by a fabulous designer – Jens Quistgaard. The pan & warmer was produced by his company Dansk Designs in the 1950s/60s. It comes from the Kobenstyle range and is functional and great looking too.

Vintage stainless steel Lundtofte fondue set with original box | H is for Home

From cast iron and enamel onto stainless steel – and one of the material’s greatest exponents – namely Lundtofte of Denmark. This set has everything – pan, warmer, stand, forks… even the original box.

Trio of different vintage fondue sets with two packs of fondue forks | H is for Home

A fondue is a great idea for a dinner party with a twist – or delicious addition to an outdoor barbecue or picnic. All available in our web shop now.

The very stylish Kobenstyle

Red vintage Kobenstyle casserole pan | H is for Home

We bought this gorgeous vintage chilli red enamel pan this week. It’s from the Kobenstyle range designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs.

Collection of vintage homewares acquired this week | H is for Home

It was one object from a very colourful array picked up at a local flea market. We like them all, but the casserole has to be our favourite. We’ve always loved this design – it’s both practical and great to look at. The pans are hard-wearing and easy to manipulate & move around. The lid can also be turned upside down to act as a trivet for the hot pan. It’s an absolute kitchen classic!

Dansk Designs stamp to the bottom of a red vintage Kobenstyle casserole dish with lid | H is for Home

This particular stamp (‘four duck’ logo & ‘Denmark’) means that the pan was produced in Denmark somewhere between 1959 & 1965. Later pieces were produced in France and Japan. It was out of production for quite a while, but the range has been re-issued and is now produced in Thailand.

Red vintage Kobenstyle casserole dish with lid | H is for Home

So – a design we love, a sought after early example, great condition, amazing colour. This has all the hallmarks of a keeper! But no, stop the press, it’s for sale. The chilli red actually clashes with our orange kitchen scheme, so we’re going to let it go. It will absolutely perfect for someone out there. Available in our web shop now if that person is you!

Orange vintage Siltal saucepan

Orange vintage Siltal saucepan | H is for Home

We picked up this very striking orange vintage saucepan during the week. It’s mid-century modern combined with ancient Egypt!

Vintage orange Siltal saucepan from above | H is for Home

The range was manufactured by Italian company, Siltal in the 1970s for food writer and chef Robert Carrier. He was a big name in the cookery world around this time – perhaps you remember him on TV. If not, you might very well have come across his vintage cookery books and recipe cards in charity shops.

Detail view of a vintage orange Siltal saucepan | H is for Home

Mid-century modern treatment of more ancient life or art can be very successful – Roman, Etruscan and medieval subjects spring to mind. Egyptian imagery is a new one to us.

Vintage orange Siltal saucepan with lid removed | H is for Home

This Siltal saucepan itself is beautifully made – quite reminiscent of Cathrineholm in materials and style. Siltal is still manufacturing products today, although they seem to concentrate on fridge-freezers and washing machines nowadays. So you’ll have to look out for vintage examples if you like the look. The pans were made in a variety of colourways – and there were also ancient Greek and Chinese ranges too. This large lidded example will be going into our antiques centre space priced at £45. It’s pretty heavy, but we could post out if required.