Twice Found Vintage Modern

West German pottery

Holly — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:03:15 +0000

Although I carry the more exuberant examples of 60′s/70′s West German pottery I’m enjoying the subtlety of these 3 vases.

Teak bookshelf

Holly — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:42:26 +0000

We rarely find great bookshelves–nobody wants to part with them. But we now have 2, both horizontal, one 4′ long, the other 6′ long, with nicely beveled edges.

Huronia Pottery coffee set

Holly — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:31:02 +0000

This is a great set from Huronia Pottery, in its distinctive shape and glaze.

Huronia Pottery was based in Meaford, Ontario and was founded by Tom Hrcek, a Czech immigrant who had worked at Blue Mountain Pottery in Collingwood, Ontario, as a mold maker. This glaze is undoubtedly Frankoma inspired. The pottery closed in the 1970′s.

Cottage time

Holly — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:02:27 +0000

We are in the midst of a heat wave in Toronto and I would love to be at a cottage right now. Instead, I’ve gone through my bins and pulled out some great dishes that should also be at a cottage right now. This is a Figgjo Flint set (6 cups and saucers), in the most gentle shade of blue (there is a sugar bowl but it is out having its photo taken for Chatelaine magazine)

These dishes below, from Grindley, Medicine Hat Pottery and Sovereign Potters, all have that cottage feel.

The last grouping are pieces from Myott’s Safari shape in the Silent Night pattern.

Teak rocking chair

Holly — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:49:10 +0000

Just in time for a hot summer’s day on the porch. Beautiful design (I wouldn’t leave it out on the porch unguarded….) and very comfortable. yours for $375

Teak trolley for the patio

Holly — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:25:45 +0000

Is summer finally here? It certainly feels like it today. Here is a delightful teak trolley for the patio. The top shelf is actually a detachable tray–perfect for entertaining.

Folke Palsson FDB chair

Holly — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:12:01 +0000

This is such a great chair. It is in the classic orange/red colour. Just one makes a great accent piece in a room.

Bathurst Annex Art Tour this weekend

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:24:25 +0000

We are looking forward to hosting artist Blair McLean this weekend as part of a 17 site art tour in the area. Blair will be showing a number of his wood-burning art pieces, like Park Plaza below which is typical of the special environments that he creates. This photo doesn’t really do his work justice–you will have to come by and see it in person.

The show opens Friday, May 14, 5-8pm, runs Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday, noon to 5pm; Blair will be demonstrating on Saturday between noon and 2pm and all day Sunday.

For more information about the tour go to http://google.com/site/bathurstannexarttour.

Kai Kristiansen chairs

Holly — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:31:03 +0000

Made in Denmark by Schou Andersen this Kai Kristiansen designed chair makes for a great dining chair (it passed the “can I sit in this for hours” test) but also a striking occasional chair. The set of 4 chairs is $700.

Furniture is arriving

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:14:43 +0000

We have had so many people looking for furniture that we are busily re-arranging the store so that we can bring in more desks, chairs, end tables, dining room sets, small cabinets and more. Just in is this fabulous made in Denmark FARSTRUP dining set; the table is 48″ long without the leaves, 79″ with. I always marvel when I dismantle and take apart one of these–so cleverly designed, so well-made and so easy to move around.

I’ll also be bringing in more end tables like this lovely tiled teak table

or chairs perfect for lounging, like this one