Tuesday, June 28, 2011

DESIGN NOTES

Just taken delivery of my fabulous vintage cushions. This 1950s 'Age of Jazz' fabric is so vibrant and colourful it needed to get used - and cushions are the perfect way to add a splash of colour to any retro interior.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

POOLE OF LIGHT

A stunning and rare pair of Poole Freeform Table Lamps designed by Alfred Read in 1953 and hand painted by Gwen Haskins. See them at the Dublin Flea this Sunday, Newmarket Square.

Monday, June 20, 2011

HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW.

A great promotional album from the 1950s "Sing along with Connie Francis".
Brylcreem, a little dab'll do ya!
Brylcreem, you'll look so debonair!
Brylcreem, the gals'll all pursue ya
They'll love to get their fingers in your hair!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

STAND BUY

This 1950s triple level plant stand will be at the Dublin Brocante today in Newmarket Sq. - come along and say hi!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

DIFFERENT ANGLE


An elegant 1950s anglepoise by Herbert Terry with stepped square base in classic cream colour with chrome fittings. This one will be making a debut at the Dublin Brocante this Sunday 19th. POA info@kirkmodern.com

Saturday, June 11, 2011

TIME TO SHINE

A good sunburst clock is a great statement piece in any retro room and they don't get much better than this original 60s Anstey & Wilson wall clock with a great burst of teak rays. POA info@kirkmodern.com 

Saturday, June 4, 2011

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND

A nice big piece of Stig Lindberg c1948.