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Auction Watch # 6 – Mid Century Church Pew

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Tonight I thought I’d share some photos of a mid century church pew that is currently  available to purchase on eBay. You can find it by searching eBay for ‘Mid Century Church Pew’.

1960's Church Pew
Images of a Mid Century church pew.

I like the angled design to the bottom supports that give the seating part of the pew a winged/streamlined look, along with the back support which appears to be ‘floating’ above it.

1960's Church Pew
Image # 2 of a mid century church pew.

Coming across this church pew on eBay reminded me of a great photography project I had seen online a few weeks back. If you follow the link below it will take you to some great images (both black & white/colour) of the interior of a mid century  church in Tasmania.

http://www.tryanphotos.com/Projects/Tasmania/Churchdisused/

Whilst there be sure to check out some of the other projects and images available, it will keep you occupied for hours!

 

 

Auction Watch # 5 – Atomic Dressing Table/Desk/Sideboard

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This week on eBay this stunning Atomic desk caught my eye.

Atomic Desk # 1

Atomic Desk # 2

Atomic Desk # 3

Atomic Desk # 4

Fully refurbished the desk has great  angled lines that are so typical of early 1950’s furniture along with some small, however very nice design features. I especially like how the legs (painted black) support the desk and give the impression that it’s floating above the floor. I do wonder though what the original colour (if ever painted at all) the legs were?

You can find this beauty on eBay. Just search for ‘1950s Atomic Dressing Table Sideboard’, or via the eBay username – the.monster.at.no.14 – They have some awesome stuff, and definitely are worth adding to your favourite sellers list.

Auction Watch # 4 – Atomic Console Desk?

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Whilst browsing eBay this week I came across an interesting ‘Console Desk’. You can find it buy searching for ‘Mid Century Tambour Splayed Leg Hall Table Console Desk Atomic Retro Vintage’.

1960's bread bin?
Images and blog post on an atomic console desk. Quirky item indeed.

The first thing that caught my eye was the bread bin style roll top ‘desk’ sitting upon 4 long, angled/splayed legs (It looks very similar to something I made during woodwork at school – to house bread only though….LOL). Upon closer inspection of the images it looks to me as though this quirky piece of furniture has been fashioned up from various other items (the coachwood cigar shaped legs, the bread bread with roll top lid, slide out drawer of some description and a coachwood shelf insert).

Regardless of the each of the original manufacturers idea’s, these various  items have been assembled together by someone with a decent eye to make (up-cycle?) a really unique, and quirky piece of functional furniture. Perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it. Props go to the eBay seller for his/her great photos and styling .

Auction Watch # 3 – Wrought Iron Gates

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Whilst browsing a Mid Century/Retro Homes for sale (in Australia) Facebook page I came across an eBay link to the set of vintage wrought iron gates below.

Retro double gates. 1960's
Beautiful vintage ‘Peacock’ wrought iron gates

Straight away I was in awe of their beauty, and not to mention their starting price. At the time, they were $150 with no bids! Amazing. But fast forward to tonight and with just under 24 hours left the price is currently sitting at $510. Cheap? I think so. Where would you ever find another set of gates like this?

I’m glad to see that they’ll be going to a good home where they’ll be loved and looked after for another 50 years!

If you wish to see the progress of the auction and the final price,  just search eBay for ‘vintage wrought iron gates decorative’.