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Arts & Crafts Glasgow School three-fold screen

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Chimneypiece, Rookwood Pottery Company, 1905-1920

architectural faience

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"Herbarium" by Stig Lindberg in white wallpaper by Boråstapeter

Originally designed by Stig Lindberg in 1947, this pattern is still as popular as ever. One colourway that now has iconic status is the white variant, which had not previously existed, and was specifically created by Madeleine Sidemo as part of the process of realising the design as wallpaper. This variant is still sold and is also printed on textiles. Madeleine Sidemo describes the project as an exciting, instructive journey in which they had the opportunity to curate the design legacy of one of Sweden’s most acclaimed designers as wallpaper.

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Brass chandelier by Sciolari for Boulanger, Belgium 1970’s

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Japanese paper fans are called “ Uchiwa”.  Image via Kumi Ito of Pinterest

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Two Wallendorf Porcelain “Blue Dresmer” bowls

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Danish modern sideboard by Kurt Løving for Faarup Möbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950/60s. Teak veneer. Two folding doors. Interior shelves and drawers in center.

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Piero Fornasetti Archittetura teapot by Liberty of London

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1800s baroque table, oak.

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Pair of Swedish Modern armchairs from the 1940s. Birch legs, later reupholstery.

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Side table ca. 1900. Turned legs and one drawer.

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“Pigkammaren” (lit. “Maid’s room”) reproduction late 19th century wallpaper by Boråstapeter

This wallpaper is a good example of how exclusive wallpapers made the leap from formal, public rooms into the servants’ domain during the 1880s thanks to industrialization. Stylish damask wallpapers like this had previously only been hung in salons and halls, but with new roller printing technology it was possible to produce the same beautiful pattern at a much lower price. As a result, this handsome pattern made it all the way to the maid’s room. [This muted colorway is probably not the original.]

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Well carved 19th century Italian Renaissance style walnut chair. This antique Italian Savonarola armchair or side chair has been newly upholstered in linen.

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Japanese Imariware teapot in red, blue, and gold porcelain, 1700s

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Rohde Clock with Juxtaposed Reverse-Painted Face

Rare Gilbert Rohde Machine Age electric alarm clock manufactured by the Herman Miller Clock Company in the early 1930s.  Strong Art Deco elements are at the very heart of this model's design, including a chrome-ringed reverse painted face that sits on two black enameled feet. 

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Streetlight in Nikko [OC]

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Chinese Export Silver Dragon Phoenix Mug, C 1850