As most of my friends and family know, I am a huge fan of charity shops, car boot sales and auctions and sites such as ebay and gumtree. If there is a bargain to be had, I will sniff it out! Unfortunately, my home is rather on the small side, meaning that I am having to be rather selective with what I buy. However, when I spotted this chest of drawers in a charity shop, I had to have it. Luckily, my parents house isn't quite so small, so they have fostered it for the short-term. Thank you mum and dad!
The piece itself is a mid-20th century rosewood and teak chest with brass handles, designed by Peter Hayward for Uniflex, a British brand produced and distributed by the company L Lazarus. Uniflex were seen to be amongst the pioneers of modern design of the 1950's and 60's. Generally pieces sell for around £350 - £1000. I got this bad boy for £30!!! WOOP!
Where furniture is concerned, I sometimes have to walk away. Vases, however, are a different story. Over the years I have amassed a crazy amount of them, mostly from charity shops. The blue vase on the right (see below) is my latest. Although I know it is of Scandinavian origin, I can't pinpoint the exact maker; Riihimaki/Riihimaen are very similar though.
Front left: Alsterfors Blue Glass Vase by Per Olof Strom. Bought for £2. Seen for sale at £149.99!!!!
Back and right: Riihimaki/Riihimaen vases, £2.50 and £5.00 respectively. Seen for sale £45.00-£99.00 each!!!! Will I ever sell them? mmmmmmmm...we'll see.
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