Willeston Green

I have had the need to do some topics for a while and Vintage stationary was one of them. I like the way it has a used look and feel, chips and scratches make them look better. I will keep adding bits as and when i find them. I hope that in doing this it will spark off my imagination and I will have some great ideas for some new stuff. I just love searching for bits before I know it a whole day has gone by and i haven’t even got out of my dressing gown!! ;0) aren’t those the best days……

Right then i will start off with a good desk, not too big not too small and at it will be a gorgeous chair and on it will be a handsome lamp…..

LAUREN MARSH ROSEWOOD AND TUBULAR STEEL DESK

Another desk that has so much appeal, good lines. A classic as far as i am concerned.

KURT OSTERVIG FOR JASON FURNITURE

A RICHARD HORNBY FORMOSIA DESK

I could go on for a very long time as there are so many that catch my eye. I shall stop now, well for the time being. Sarah Potters site that i found the Richard Hornby desk at has some wonderful items I could spend along time browsing on there, it makes you really appreciate vintage design.

Right next i am going to be searching for the ultimate, the Daddy of all desk lamps. I’ve got a feeling there will be a few of those as l have somewhat of a lamp fetish :0)

Horstman & Hadrill from www.luna-online.co.uk

Wouldn’t this just sit right on any desk, sleek and well balanced just perfect. I’ll have one please!!

1950's Perpetual Calendar

I don’t know what it is i just love these wooden calendars defineately on my most wanted list. You don’t see too many around now it would be great to see a reproduction of these i think they would do well.

So next in my vintage office I should be looking for accessories. A poster, pencil and sharpener. Letter tray…. actually i think i may be missing something a bit more important first like a chair, guess thats whats next ;0)

So do i go for the classic Eames office chair either the Model 105 AluminiumGroup or the DKW-2 ( which was in fact a dining chair ) well no i don’t.

Eames DKW-2 Dining chair.

Eames Model 105

For me i like something a little more unusual

'Knock Down' chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom for A/B Sodra Snickeri- & Mobelfabriken

or something that could maybe be more comfortable

Allan Gould Compass Chair

'Sabrina' Cantilever Chrome chair by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima.

And my own trusted rather tatty looking chair which is so comfortable.