I’ve bought heaps of glassware, which I’ll photograph later, but these are some of my favourites from the past few weeks: Found at Salvos in Fyshwick, a Danish-style mid-century modern chest of drawers. It’s got solid teak trim and handles, and an unusual plywood veneer. One of the drawers is stamped inside with “Gainsborough” and [...]
Archive for Op shop finds
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Mar
2010
Recent op shop finds
Tags: 1950s, australian, ceramics, danish, dishes, drawers, furniture, mid-century modern, modernist, plates, plywood, pottery, veneer
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Jan
2010
Recent op shop finds
Salvos Fyshwick had all handbags for $2, and what did I spy amongst the 90s vinyl? This! A vintage brown lizardskin handbag. Est. 1950s. The lining is leather with two elasticated pockets. After I get some reptile leather conditioner and tidy it up, the only flaw is a little crack in the underside of the [...]