Last week I previewed a really cool industrial piece being a Triplett signal generator from the mid 1940’s. This week again we have a very nice industrial item, being a Bundy clock from the 1960’s.
Manufactured by Simplex it oozes industrial style with its hammertone grey finish and aluminium clock face. How awesome would this piece look hanging on your wall, or sitting on the kitchen bench in your industrial themed home!
Like what you see? Check it out for sale here!
Of late I have been coming across some really cool & interesting ‘industrial’ style items. This ‘Triplett’ Signal Generator is one of them.
Dating from the 1940’s this instrument was manufactured in the USA and would of been used in designing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic or electroacoustic devices.
Does it work? Possibly, but that isn’t my purpose behind purchasing it. The main reason I brought this piece, and will continue to buy pieces similar to it is it’s industrial style. The shape of the unit, the matt black finish, the various dials and knobs along with that awesome black & red circular gauge to the centre of the generator make this a really great display piece. It’s just oozing that industrial style that is so popular at the moment.
Is it for sale? Sure, if you’re interested drop me a line via our contact page. Until then see if you can spot it on display in the background of our next lot of upcoming items!
T.H Brown Stools – Iconic. Mid Century. Design. Just a few words to describe what i’ve been lucky enough to have in my possession for the last 2 years or so. However the time has come and they’ve now been sold to a lucky new owner hundreds of kilometres away.
Whilst giving the stools one final polish before I packaged them up I was totally blown away again! by the design, the use of timber and the high quality workmanship that went into these stools. I was so impressed that I felt it was necessary to take them out on the first day of Spring (last Saturday) and get a few final pictures for my own reference!
I’ll definitely be sad to see these stools go, however a big part of what I do, and what I get enjoyment out of is finding new homes for these beautiful pieces of furniture and these are no exception!
Who remembers Masters of the Universe? Or more specifically those awesome action figures/toys from the 1980’s? I certainly do! They provided me with hours of entertainment when I was younger.
Unfortunately as time goes on you tend to lose track of all your old toys. They get busted up and end up in the bin, or donated to a local charity once you have ‘grown up’. I’m not 100% sure what happened to my old MOTU toys & figurines, however I can say that when I had the opportunity to buy Castle Grayskull along with a few other bits and pieces a week or so ago I jumped at it!
Looks like I may of just started a new collection!
Tonight on eBay we kicked off 2 listings.
The first listing is for a pair of Tessa T8 lounge/armchairs with the awesome low slung iconic design.
The second listing is for a vintage/shabby chic display unit/bookcase I upcycled from a 1940/50’s kitchen cabinet. I really like this piece. With its versatility it would be an excellent addition to any vintage/industrial/retro inspired space (think office, lounge room, bedroom, kitchen, laundry, etc!)
Where can you find these great items you may ask? Right here!
I spotted these Meadmore style outdoor garden chairs just around the corner from our home a few weeks ago. I was surprised that I had never noticed them before, especially considering how many times I’ve walked by with the dog.
After a few failed attempts in making contact with the owner, I was finally able to purchase these awesome designed chairs.
After sitting outside for the last 20-30 years they are a little worse for wear, however structually they are in great condition. The frames of the chairs are manufactured from 1/2 inch steel rod which had been plastic wrapped for protection. They do possess an interesting feature being the arm rests/supports that wrap around the back of the chair. The seat & back support are also manufactured from steel rod/wire (being a thinner gauge).
I’m really looking forward to stripping these back, and then hitting them with a really bright colour. Possibly a Chrome Yellow, or a Burnt Orange! They definitely have the potential to be the centre piece in any vintage/industrial/retro inspired space!
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Tonight I thought I’d post a small update on some changes that we will be implementing in the coming weeks.
Up until now, larger items we came across were listed both in the online store & on eBay at random times. We are trying to move away from this randomness, and into a more structured way of doing things.
The plan is to list our larger furniture items in our online store during the first week of every month. For example so far this week (being the first of the month) we have had come online –
Along with plans to list a
by weeks end.
Our eBay account will continue to list items weekly, focusing more so on smaller items, however larger items definitely will pop up for auction from time to time.
The blog as it has from the beginning will continue to be used weekly to preview upcoming items, restoration projects, eBay listings along with general information.
Exciting times ahead!
On a trip up to Canberra today I came across this dressing table.
It was the same one that was there a few weeks back when I popped into the same shop. Looking a little unloved and sitting by itself I recognised (after the first time seeing it) it as being from Parkers range of Mid Century furniture.
Now I don’t have an exact date from the catalogue, but I believe it would date from the early 1950’s.
The mirror has a few small chips and is missing 1 or 2 of the ‘claw’ feet that hold the mirror in place along with one of the drawer runners needing repair but apart from those issues it really is in pretty good condition for its age.
And now for the price! Well lets just say that if you could go without 2 large coffees from your regular coffee house this piece could be yours!
Why didn’t I buy it you ask? Well the first time I saw it I wasn’t 100% sure it was a Parker piece (however the research following assured me it was). And today? Well unfortunately Jim (my Ute) was full and I had no more room for this little piece.
I feel a little bad really, almost as if I left it behind with its future uncertain. Will it find a new loving home? Or will it be on the next load to land fill?
So people, if you are in the Canberra region, and like the lines and design of this Mid century dressing table by Parker Furniture be sure to get in contact with me and I will pass on the details………..whether or not it’s still there though is another thing!
On a recent trip down the coast I came across this lot of Halvorsen boat parts.
To cut a long story short, basically the guy who I brought the items from had plans to restore an old Halvorsen boat that use to run around Sydney harbour in the 1950’s/1960’s. One thing lead to another and eventually the project got scrapped, leaving these pieces behind.
The parts include 2 bronze propellers attached to solid stainless steel drive shafts approximately 2 meters long, 2 bronze rudder posts, 1 helm (steering wheel) and 2 filler necks/caps.
All look to be in good condition for their age along with having a great patina (geez I sound like Rick from Pawn Stars LOL).
It would be a shame to see these usable parts sold for scrap, so hopefully within the next few months when I start to advertise them (being quite a specialist lot of items) I’ll be able to find suitable homes for the parts!
Thinking outside of the square a little too I’d imagine they would great interior design pieces, perhaps for a nautical themed home/pub/bar/restaurant!