Vintage Virtu

WE have been busy! I've finished the second Lloyd Loom chair which now wears a Metallic Copper coat and re-upholstered in black Glitz Velvet. The combination works well.
Meanwhile Denise has finished renovating her house. This is a 3 bedroom, fully furnished property enjoying spacious accommodation, and in good decorative order. The build quality is superb which enjoys front and back opening doors. This really deserves a good look, so viewing is highly recommended.

Yes, it's another Lloyd Loom chair, July 1959 this time. I've repainted it gold and reupholstered it as well. All good to go for another lifetime. I've started on another one which has already had the first coat of copper applied. We're discussing colours for the upholstery....

Well, here's a proper collaboration. An Edwardian Card Table brought up to date. Denise painted the top and I did the rest, a fair division of labour I reckon.
The carcass and margins have been painted black, and the old felt inserts have been replaced with red faux leather and 'Joker' cards in two corners. The top of the carcass has benefited from replacement green baize to stop any undue scratches when opening and closing the table. It took a lot of time to get this to come together the way we saw it, and the process was worth it.

Despite the heat I've managed to sort out two cast iron bench ends and some unequal slats to make this single seat bench.
I couldn't resist this copper finish 8" bulb to upgrade the Fire hose nozzle lamp, and what a difference it's made.
Lastly, we have a converted, French garden sprayer to a lamp for my fellow trader Woodey. It was a challenge not to drill any new holes for the cable.
On to the next project.....

We've been busy! Denise has done some fantastic artwork on a tabletop that has to yet be reattached to the table. Meanwhile, 2 lamps have appeared in the shop over the last month. The tall one is a repurposed fireman's hose nozzle, and the other is a repurposed blowlamp. The table is tall, just short of 3 feet high, it's got 2 drawers at the front and a copper sheet covered top with brass studs.
Two more pieces to come next week. Have a good weekend all.....

We're quietly beavering away, and I've finished 2 re-purposed clock cupboards. The first is a 19thC/20thC statement piece with a glass panelled door and papered back panel. The second is a classical style clock case now benefitting from an open front, and painted and papered inside. Enjoy this lovely sunshine as we enjoy the coolness of our shop.

All I've done to this is line the cupboard and drawers, change the drawer handles, and give it a clean and wax. Denise is already trying to find a home for it, so it might not be in the shop that long. Enjoy the sun....

This is Titch, he's got a safe place to play while looking out over everyone. Amazing what you can do with an old Napoleon style clock shell and Denise's crafting skills. And it's a shelf, 10/10 on the 'Cute' scale.
Meanwhile, I gave this 1936 Lloyd Loom chair a revival for the 21st C. Busy week. Enjoy the sun....

Another 'proper' antique in the shape of a 3 section Globe Wernicke bookcase. These were the Flatpacks of their day allowing you to create any size from 1 section to as many as you wanted.
Meanwhile, Denise has been keeping her hand in with various items, and has just started on a collaboration with me that should score well on both the 'Cute' scale and the 'That's different' scale. I'm off to mull over my next project, decisions, decisions.

The Perfectly Imperfect Occasional Table/ Cupboard has been made with reclaimed wood and fittings. The base was a dressing stool base with sides, back and door coming from a bespoke pine kitchen that I rescued. The Antique Gold colour sets it off nicely.
The 2 over 2 Edwardian chest of drawers had already been stripped when we got it, so a quick clean and many coats of wax are the order of the day.
Finally, I have this 1967 double seater school desk that I'm not sure what I'll do with. It's got a nice flat top and great patina, so I won't be painting the top, maybe raise it to table height.
I've got loads of stuff in the pipeline which is got to be done one way or another....