Saturday, March 27, 2010

lynn itzkowitz print


I stopped by goodwill on the way home from my parents house today and found this large modern art print. It is very striking. Marked for Manzha 4/5 lynn itzkowitz. Purchased for $9.99 (pictured out of the frame)

Lightolier floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston


1950s Modern Floor lamp with diffuser. $6.99 at Savers (big brother big sister thrift shop)

Monday, March 15, 2010

Robert Welch Designed Cast Iron Candlestick



Also found in the bin at the goodwill outlet. Amazing 1960's original cast iron candlestick. With the orginal manufacture and store sticker. It was originally purchased at the Design Centre of London. $0.99

LAUREL LAMP!!!


Whahoo, looks like I have hit the end of my thrifting slow streak. I found some real quality items this week. I found this laurel lamp in the bin at the goodwill outlet. It was real ganky looking, I should have taken a before shot. I dissassembles the entire lamp,  cleaned, polished, and reassembled it. I made it a nice aluminum shade that constrasts nicely with the brass. Not to bad for $1.99 and + 45min of work.

Copco Michael Lax Frying Pan



Michael Lax is one of the great industrial designers of the 20th century. 8 1/2" fry pan with teak handle. Very nice to use. puchased in gwill

Nambe Candlesticks



I found these old production Nambe Candlesticks. They were designed by Richard K. Thomas in 1965. Purchased at gwill for $4

Monday, March 1, 2010

Clocks



This was a good weekend for starburst clocks. The smaller clock was made by Elgin in Germany. They larger clock is a GE model 2502.

Mandelay Teak Endwood Coasters


Manufactured by Mandelay

Endwood Teak 

$1 for the set at a local thrift

Mod Yellow Enameled Pitcher


Solid Aluminum

Fish Glasses



Set of 8 1950's fish glasses in original box

Ernest Sohn Walnut Cheeseboard with Tile


Designed by Ernest Sohn

Walnut Cheeseboard

Kalmar Teak Bread Stand


Kalmar Designs Teak bread stand (for french bread ummmm) $1.59 per /lb Gwill Outlet

Cork Desk Organizer


Solid Cord Desk organizer. $1 Gwill

Catherine Holms Cast Iron Candlestand 1144



Danish modern Catherine Holm Cast Iron Candlestand in original box, with original candle. $1 salvation army