Tag: mid-century modern

DSW Chair

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reproduction yellow DSW chair from Metro Furniture with antique furniture

We’ve just received this reproduction Charles Eames-designed DSW chair for review from Metro Furniture.

reproduction yellow DSW chair from Metro Furniture in our craft room

It works well as a dining chair, office or desk chair. It would also sit nicely in the corner of a bedroom or lounge too – providing a lovely flash of colour and offering an occasional seat for larger gatherings.

reproduction yellow DSW chair from Metro Furniture at our kitchen table

The DSW is available in eleven different colours, our favourite being this gorgeous, sunny yellow.

detail of a wooden leg on a reproduction yellow DSW chair from Metro Furniture

The chair arrives in 2 pieces and it’s an easy job attaching the moulded plastic seat to the metal & blonde wood base with the Allen key supplied. It’s a very affordable option retailing at just £50.00.

reproduction yellow DSW chair from Metro Furniture with collection of fat lava pottery vases

We think it looks great with a range of interior styles and we’ve combined it with mid century modern & antique furniture pieces whilst assessing it in our house. It sits very well with our 1960s fat lava floor vases, provided a good functional seat when combined with our rustic kitchen table or rustic pine workbench… and we love the contrast of the modern yellow moulded plastic with the rich, dark 18th century fruit-wood table that we tried.

detail of reproduction yellow DSW chair from Metro Furniture

Original pieces are fabulous, but they don’t always come within budget – especially if buying a set of 4 or 6 chairs. Metro Furniture offers a good alternative in the form of these practical and stylish reproductions.

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Charity Vintage: Vintage William Lawrence sideboard

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vintage teak William Lawrence sideboard for sale on eBay for Charity in support of the St Vincent Support Centre in Leeds
(Ends 27 Sep, 2013 14:25:00 BST)

This vintage William Lawrence sideboard is for sale this week in support of St Vincent Support Centre*. They always have lots of quality vintage items on sale (we’ve featured their items a fair few times) so if you’re in & around the Leeds area it’s a good idea to add them to your eBay ‘favourite sellers’.

A vintage teak sideboard always looks magnificent in a sitting room. It’s a really useful piece of furniture – great for storage and showing off your vintage glass or pottery collections.

*St Vincent’s is part of the international charity, the St Vincent de Paul Society, and exists to promote self-sufficiency by building bridges of support and creating opportunities that enhance the quality of life for those deprived of income, employment, education, social networks and community support. They offer a wide range of services to people who need it most, including free debt advice, counselling, free adult learning, and volunteering/training placements for unemployed and adults with special needs.

Monthly Mood Board: Mid Century Modern

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Mid century modern mood board | H is for Home

Welcome to Monthly Mood Board, a new blog series where we pick out items from our shop and other retailers based on an interior décor theme.

We’re starting with mid century modern – one of our favourite looks. The 1950s saw major advances in the fields of atomic energy, organic chemistry and space exploration. These developments influenced many aspects of of modern life and influenced designers of the time. New shapes & patterns emerged – and bold colours appeared. Materials such as teak, bent plywood, moulded plastic, stainless steel and enamel were favoured by furniture and product designers. It was an exciting & dynamic era.

    1. Original Festival of Britain guide
    2. Lucienne Day ‘Calyx’ pattern
    3. Miller’s Mid-Century Modern: Living with Mid-Century Modern Design
    4. Atomic coat rack
    5. Kidney table
    6. Pottery bowl
    7. Starburst clock
    8. Cathrineholm ‘Lotus’ kettle

Charity Vintage: Danish Table and Chairs

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Vintage Danish table & chairs for sale on eBay for Charity in aid of St Vincent Support Centre
(ends 4 Jul, 2013 16:52:08 BST)

This is a great mid century modern Danish table and chairs. The set is made of teak and has a lovely rich colour and patina. The extendible table is made by Danasco.

There’s a buy it now price of £495 but they’re open to offers. 1oo% of the sale proceeds goes to St Vincent Support Centre* in Leeds. Once again, we’ve not left you much time to get a bid in – sorry!

*St Vincent’s is part of the international charity, the St Vincent de Paul Society, and exists to promote self-sufficiency by building bridges of support and creating opportunities that enhance the quality of life for those deprived of income, employment, education, social networks and community support. We offer a wide range of services to people who need it most, including free debt advice, counselling, free adult learning and volunteering/training placements for unemployed and adults with special needs.