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Early Snelling TV/Easy/Arm Chair?

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I’ve had this Easy/Arm/TV Chair for a little while now. You could say that I ‘saved’ it from being turned into landfill!

The thing that instantly caught my eye was the boomerang-shaped sides and arm supports. Very Snelling like!

After doing some research and talking to a few people I still have not been able to link it to Snelling. From the materials used in the manufacture of the chair I would date it pre 1950 which is before Snellings range of famous web designed chairs. Perhaps he experimented with a few different styles before reaching his final design? Or perhaps it has no link to him at all. Or, get ready for it………….he used the design from this chair and modified it to create his own range of chairs!

No matter who manufactured it, this is a beautifully designed chair that deserves to be restored to it’s former glory, and thats exactly what I am planning to do!

Mid Century chair

Changing Styles

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Just recently I have had in my possession 2 early sideboards/buffets. One I have a previous blog post on, being a 1950’s Parker Buffet. Since that post the piece has been restored to working order and will be coming up for auction in the coming weeks. The second one was a 1920/30’s Oak Sideboard/Buffet.

Both are beautiful pieces and originally manufactured for the same purpose – to be placed in a kitchen/dining room next to a matching dining room suite and house various cutlery, plates, dishes, jugs and so on.

Whilst doing the ‘photo shoot’ for both pieces I thought it would be beneficial to place both buffets side by side and take a few comparison shots to show the different styles of both pieces.

Comparison of 2 buffets. One Art Deco. One Mid Century

I can think of a few more different styles that could fit both before, in between and after these 2 pieces. The 1940’s style buffet was a boxy, dark veneered square bottomed piece.  The 1960’s style Buffet was a rectangular unit strongly influenced by Danish design, sitting on pokey style legs (not splayed like the above Parker buffet) and manufactured in a teak veneer.

As I come across all these smaller, different style buffets I’ll be sure to add them to the blog as a reference for different design and styles.

If you see one you like on our site or in a blog post be sure to get in contact as the Oak Buffet has already found a new home.

Errr….Laser What?

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Check out these 2 Laser Disc titles I came across the other week.

2 PAL Laser Discs

Terminator 2 and Ghost in a Shell. Both are pretty cool titles. Terminator 2 is a Special edition and offers a behind the scenes look at the blockbuster movie whilst Ghost in the Shell in a Japanese Animation film from the mid 90’s which has quite a large cult following.

For more info on Laser Discs be sure to check out Wikipedia’s page – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laserdisc

 

Ebay Listings 22/5/12

eBay Listings,

Another 3 listings kicked off last night.

We have a nice matching pair of retro/mid century bedsides. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Matching-Pair-Retro-Mid-Century-Bedside-Tables-Chest-Drawers-Very-Unique-/170846868934?pt=AU_Bedroom_Furniture&hash=item27c74455c6#ht_5394wt_1396

An Australian Army Dress Cap . http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Australian-Army-Dress-Blues-Peak-Visor-Cap-Hat-Red-Band-Piping-NOS-/170846882967?pt=AU_Militaria&hash=item27c7448c97#ht_3767wt_1396

And probably my favourite eBay listing so far. A super cute childrens outdoor setting dating from the 1950/60’s. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Retro-Candy-Cane-Stripe-Childrens-Outdoor-Setting-1950s-Super-Cute-/170846911503?pt=AU_OutdoorFurniture&hash=item27c744fc0f#ht_4233wt_1396

Good Luck and Happy Bidding!

Vintage 1950/60’s Candy Coloured Children’s Outdoor Setting

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How cute is this children’s outdoor setting? Dating from the 1950/60’s it’s modelled off the larger, adult sized outdoor settings except this one is for the little people in your life.

It originally would of been painted in multiple colours, much like a candy cane (hence its name). You can still see the original colours faintly on top, however when you flip the table or chair over the paint/colour is still quite bright as its been protected from the elements.

A very nice feature of this setting is that both chairs still don the original brass manufacturers plaque which reads – ‘Another A.W.A Frazer Product’.

All in all a very nice setting which would be an easy restoration project for someone. How cool would it be if Mum and Dad had the adults setting out in the back yard, and just next to it was the kids smaller, matching setting!

Candy Cane Coloured Retro Kids Garden Setting

Its that time of year again! State of Origin!

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State of Origin! Perhaps the most anticipated sporting event in Australia. Next Wednesday night it kicks off down in Melbourne and I’m sure there are a lot of you who cannot wait! Myself included.

Tonight I thought I’d share an interesting board game I came across a few weeks back. Its called ‘The Rugby League State of Origin Football Game’ and dates from 1985 which is pretty early in the scheme of State of Origin.

It comprises of a cardboard field, little plastic players, a football, and cards which you select. These cards give you directions on how the game is played. Definitely a lot different to the modern rugby league videos games on consoles like the Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3!

Overall it’s a pretty cool piece. Love the old school graphics on the cover. Would make a great piece for a collector of Rugby League related items!

I’ll be taking advantage of the hype State of Origin creates to try and help sell this board game. Looking to list it on eBay a week before game 2 in Sydney, and have it end the Tuesday night before the game! Very interested to see how it goes.

1980's Board Game - State of Origin

Ebay Listings

eBay Listings

Following on from our listings that ended tonight we have another 4 listings this week.

Our Iconic Snelling Kitchen/Dining Chairs that we previewed last week. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170842490352?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649#ht_7125wt_1396

2 nice vintage Aboriginal prints by Peg Maltby. These date from the 1950/60’s. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170842418222?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649#ht_3231wt_1396

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170842422862?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649#ht_3017wt_1396

Another vintage Aladdin/Stanley thermos. Condition is a little down from the one we previously listed however still functions exactly as it should. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170842379724?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649#ht_3373wt_1396

Good Luck and Happy Bidding!

Auction Reminder!

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Hello all. Just a quick little reminder that our ebay auctions from last week are nearing their completion. With over 400 pages views and 50+ watchers spread out across our 4 items we are very pleased with the results so far. These numbers help show us that we are on the right track in regards to listing items that attract interest!

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/still.broke/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1

Stay tuned as tomorrow night after 8 we’ll have some new ebay listings active!

Iconic Snelling Chairs

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Check out these iconic kitchen chairs. Designed by Douglass Snelling and manufactured by Functional Products Pty Ltd in the late 1940’s they are instantly recognisable with their  with maple frames, tapered legs, boomerang-shaped sides, and interwoven webbing.

Mid Century Design - Snelling Chairs

Unfortunately these chairs have seen better days. The frames have various cracks from general use and have been strengthened using door hinges (why? LOL). It appears they have been restored previously (perhaps 10 – 15 years ago) with a varnish style finish and new white webbing. Unfortunately during the previous restoration the Snelling stamp on all 3 chairs has been removed however due to their design as mentioned above they are easily recognisable.

When fully restored these chairs can fetch up to $550 each. A long way away from what their starting price will be ($19.99) on eBay when I list them next week.

If you’re handy with the tools, and are looking for a new restoration project, then these chairs might be just what you’re after!

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