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Feature in MyCornwall
RE:SOURCE Vintage has a great feature in the new June/July issue of MyCornwall magazine…
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Vintage G-Plan Makes a Comeback
A new generation of home owners are discovering vintage G-Plan for the first time. Many people looking for quality furniture for their homes are turning to pieces from the 50s and 60s; in particular, G-Plan, as it was better made … Continue reading
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Tagged #1950s, #1960s, #1970s, #design, #mid-century, #renovated, Brandon, Danish, Fresco, G-Plan, Gnomme, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Limba, retro furniture, Rosewood, teak, Tola, vintage, Wingback
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Supporting Ugandan School Exchange
Talented local schoolgirl, Kitty McDermott, is raising funds for Ugandan school exchange… Continue reading
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Tagged #design, #handmade, #local crafts, #shopping, education, entrepreneur, fundraising, school exchange, training, Uganda, Upcycled, vintage
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Bluebells Galore!
This gorgeous Victorian solid pine chest of drawers circa 1870-1890, has been lovingly hand painted in a beautiful bluebell blue and distressed in Continue reading
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Tagged #chest of drawers, #furniture restoration, #handpainted, #renovated, #shabby, #shopping, #volunteers, #wood, bluebell, Cornwall, pine, shabby chic, Upcycled, victorian, vintage
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UK Design, Standing The Test of Time
Founded in 1916, the Nathan Furniture Company was the creation of Mr. Barnett Nathan, whose design inspiration was to craft beautifully elegant everyday furniture of a high quality, while still giving consumers value for money. Nathan, and their partner Sutcliffe … Continue reading
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Tagged #1950s, #1960s, #1970s, #furniture restoration, furniture, hardwood, midcentury modern, Nathan, retro, sideboards, teak, UK Design, vintage
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Kai Kristiansen – one of the most celebrated midcentury Danish designers.
Kai finished his furniture maker apprenticeship in 1948 and two years later he was accepted into the Academy of Fine Arts where he studied furniture design under Kaare Klint. In the mid 1950’s he opened his own design office and … Continue reading
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Tagged #1950s, #1960s, #Danish design, #design, #kai kristiansen, #mid-century, #renovated, #storage, #working from home, home office, retro furniture, teak, vintage
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From Cornwall to Oz
Within just two years of trading, we have delivered fabulous upcycled and refurbished mid-century furniture all over the UK, into Ireland, and as far afield as Portugal but an order from Australia is our furthest flung customer yet. This beautifully … Continue reading
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Tagged #1950s, #1960s, #community, #design, #furniture restoration, #mid-century, #renovated, #shopping, #volunteers, Australia, Cornwall, Funky Retro, retro furniture, vintage
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We’ve Launched a NEW Website!
The Umpa-Lumpas (sorry, it IS #WorldBookDay !) behind the scenes at RE:SOURCE Vintage have been beavering away this past couple of weeks creating a brand new, user friendly shopping website for you all to enjoy. Our new website has been … Continue reading
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Tagged #accessories, #design, #furniture restoration, #mid-century, #shopping, Cornwall, Funky Retro, online shopping, Upcycled, vintage
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Bedruthan Midcentury & Vintage Fair March 2016
Our volunteers and trainees have been hard at work bringing a selection of beautiful Danish and British midcentury designs back to their former glory… Continue reading
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Tagged #1960s, #design, #furniture restoration, #mid-century, #renovated, #shopping, #vintage fair, #volunteers, Cornwall, retro furniture, vintage
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Ask The Expert – Removing Tannin Stains
If you have any questions on vintage furniture renovation, upcycling techniques, or need tips on how to care for you precious piece to keep it in tip-top condition, email your questions to resourcevintage@myresource.org.uk and we’ll do our very best to … Continue reading
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Tagged #Ask the Expert, #bleaching# lightening, #refurbished, #renovated, #stains, #volunteers, #wood, advice, cabinet maker, expert, trainees, Upcycled
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