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Vintage Virtu Hi, We're Denise & David from Vintage Virtu. We upcycle furniture, lighting and just about anything else.

This gorgeous Edwardian stained glass window has been treated to extensive tlc in order to display it as an illuminated ...
18/10/2026

This gorgeous Edwardian stained glass window has been treated to extensive tlc in order to display it as an illuminated piece of art. The lighting is 12volt led strip, and really shows the colours and different patterns in the glass.
Now, on with the next project....

What do you do with a 2 seater school desk? Trim it down, add some hairpin legs, stain it, add some moulding, and call i...
03/10/2026

What do you do with a 2 seater school desk? Trim it down, add some hairpin legs, stain it, add some moulding, and call it a Console Table. Unfortunately there wasn't any grafitti anywhere on it so the insides got lined.
Denise has been busy with Christmas stock, and as we've sold the doll's house she has found something else as the big piece for Christmas. Have a good weekend...

WE have been busy! I've finished the second Lloyd Loom chair which now wears a Metallic Copper coat and re-upholstered i...
29/08/2026

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 t...
16/08/2026

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 re...
14/08/2026

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...
22/07/2026

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. Meanwh...
02/07/2026

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 piec...
24/05/2026

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 i...
26/04/2026

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 Napole...
18/04/2026

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....

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