1950's Group Architect House, Auckland

We followed a link on Facebook today to this fabulous mid-century home in Meadowbank, Auckland. It's going to auction on May 27th so get your cheque books out people!

Designed in the early 1950's by Group Architect Bill Wilson, this home has been tastefully updated over time in a sympathetic way, still embracing many of its iconic, original feautures and is presented with a lovely overall mid-century feel.

It would be worth just popping along to the open homes to have a closer look!

Happy New Year!

Hello again and welcome to 2015, we hope you've all enjoyed, or are still enjoying, well deserved holiday breaks!

We're back in the studio this week with some exciting things hot off the press; first up is our upcoming venture to the Wairarapa to clear out the remaining pieces of furniture in our storage unit; there's nothing like a bit of spring cleaning to get the year rolling!

Depending on what we unearth there may be a few lucky pieces that come back to Wellington with us and go up for sale, so watch this space - you never know - there might be a belated Chrissie present in there for someone!?

In the Studio: Tangerine Dream

Here's a chair in progress from a week or two ago - upholstered in Warwick 'Tangent' colour leaf, and piped in Warwick 'Mystic' tangerine. Such a fabulous combo, and an affordable one too! Both of these fabrics are $38 per metre, a really great, cost effective way to revive a tired piece of furniture.

Feature Fabric Friday: Vintage 'Hemisphere' Wools by Hemptech

Helllooooo glorious vintage inspired linen wool mixes from kiwi company Hemptech!
We are all about this great new range of upholstery fabrics whose swatches arrived to us on the courier this morning. They have a great vintage feel and a colour palette of subtle neutrals through to a poppin' great orange and turquoise. Speak to us today about getting your retro on!

 

Images via Hemptech

The Latest Comings and Goings...

Some of the goings on in the store and studio lately....

..inlcuding a high gloss red lacquer lamp base with a gorgeous shade in fabric from Romo...

...more of our ever popular vintage glassware and a great retro apron...

... cushion covers in fabric by Harlequin, and a pretty doilie lampshade on a Bob Steiner base...

...brilliant colours from the latest Scion rug swatches...

... a curious owl greeting card and a bright and cheery lampshade from Tishrei designs.

The Buttoned Sofa

The buttoned sofa - it's hot hot hot right now, and here are just a handful of our favourite styles that we can source for you, just ask!
From a slick, classic style to something cosy and contemporary, or a more streamlined retro number to a chesterfield inspired piece; there's a style to fit in almost any interior environment and such a great way of introducing a little interest and detail to catch the eye!

1: Jefferson sofa 2: Enzo sofa 3: Metro sofa 4: Lincoln sofa

Retro Sofa on Sale

We need to make some space in our showroom for new goodies so it's time to move this retro sofa!

The body of this great 3 seater is upholstered in gorgeous grey velvet, and the cushions in an orange and grey  hounds-tooth coordinate. It's comfy, it's fun, it's perfect for sprawling out on, and it needs a new home now!

Originally $3350 it has been knocked back to $2750, we may even take close offers if you're super keen... will it be yours?

Fresh For July - Vintage Mahogany Furniture

Fresh in the store this month we have an amazing vintage mahogany sideboard - (check out the gorgeous handle detailing!) - and a fabulous mahogany dining table (includes an extension leaf) that comfortably seats six, seen here styled with a set of super durable Orbit chairs - all for sale now!

Swing on by the showroom for a closer look!

Retro Style Home Decor by Orla Kiely

Take a peek at the Orla Kiely House Collection, her first furniture collection inspired by mid-century modern but re-invented with a twist. We love it!

Before & After - Retro Stools

 

 

Upholstered in Warwick 'Lustrell Nova' colour eggplant

Unearthed - Vintage Barkcloth

The divine wee store of vintage goodness near the top of Cuba Street in Wellington - Unearthed - has just got in stock of some vintage barkcloth, found in a drapers storeroom in the Rangitikei - what a cool find! Hurry scurry over there to snap up a piece of retro textile goodness!

Photos from Unearthed

Retro Kitchen Inspiration

We've just found these delicious images of a fresh blue and timber finish, retro kitchen... enjoy!

Via

A Retro Beach House, NZ

Many of us like to incorporate the odd retro/vintage piece of furniture or homeware among newer pieces in our homes, but then there are some people who embrace all things authentically retro a whopping 110%, like this amazing bach said to be situated 'just north of Auckland'. It's like travelling back in time in the most glorious way... and that carpet, wowee!

 

 

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