I did want to share some of my latest finds. Luckily I photographed these last week so I have something to share.
I found this little mod candle-holder tucked away at an estate sale. Unfortunately I missed what seemed to be great finds on the first day of the sale because of work but I did manage to pick up a few things. The individual teak pieces swivel. They are also made in Denmark but I've been unable to find the designer.
Also tucked away in some boxes outside was this cute little needlepoint purse. The things I picked up weren't priced so I worried when I went to the register but the lovely lady gave them to me for a song. Phew!
The estate was pretty amazing, it was a custom built mid-century post and beam home by a local architect. Since I am looking for a home, I was curious about the property but I learned it won't be coming up for sale for a few months (hopefully). It is a modest sized home but for the most part was in great condition.
I saved a copy of one of the preview images for the sale to see if anyone could help id one of the pieces I wanted. It's the white spherical ceramic container. Anyone know what it is?
At another estate sale I found my first Swedish Dala horse. This one measures in at 8.5"! The dansk spider candle-holder was from a local thrift and was manufactured in Denmark.
I'm still debating about this find. I was excited because it is a vintage Dansk ice bucket with the four ducks logo on the bottom BUT it is missing the lid. I asked a couple of employees if they would look in the back and none of them would. I went back to see if it popped up but I had no luck. What do you think, was it a good buy?
Lastly, I am really excited about these finds. These Iittala Festivo candlesticks have six rings and add to my collection. The largest one I had prior to these has 5 rings. They have a vintage sticker and are marked with Timo Sarpaneva's initials on the bottom. This estate had a lot of good furniture that I missed out on. There was a family of 5 that took the tags off of all of the teak furniture...drat! They did miss these candlesticks though.
How was your week? I'll be linking up with Selena and Sophie.
Those wood candleholder things are fun.. don't recognize them off top of my head. Hmm, that white sphere container kind of looks like a Freeman Lederman thingy, or Tackett Schmid? But not sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the input, I've been looking at all different kinds of designers and manufacturers and while some have an uncanny resemblance, they are not 'it'.
Deletequite simply a delight, ALL of your posts. tactile in a distant way. still loving everything. you should know (you do know) your material sits in the best brussels [period] antiques shops, just round the corner from where i work.
ReplyDeleteit is refreshing i can view beauty from up front here...
cheers!
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oo... i'd love to make my way over there and take a gander. I've been admiring all of your lovely posts from afar!
Deletewell dayum, lookatchoo and all those fantastic candleholders. you could host a wicked seance. absolutely love that first one in top photo. no clue what the white circular thingie is but my first instinct was groovy ice bucket.
ReplyDeletehahaha... funny you mention it! The boy pointed out all of the candle holders and then it made me think... sheesh these scandinavians do love candles which led to the thought that 'of course they would, they have long and dark winters!'
DeleteCandle holders galore! Great ones too. I wish I could help with the ID of the fab white piece, but I am no help, sorry. Still waiting for that dining room set :) let's see the pictures!
ReplyDeleteI gave my first pass at pics but my camera isn't very good and neither is the lighting in my apartment! So as a teaser I am leaving a link to the chairs, though I have not been able to find confirmation that they are indeed designed by Peter Hvidt.
Deletehttp://www.treadwaygallery.com/lotInfo.php?i=24227
Cheers for finding your first Dala horse! I have a small collection of Dala horses and Kokeshi dolls, they only pop up every once in a while at my thrifts/rummage sales.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad you missed out on the larger pieces but you definitely found a good haul of smalls.
There is always next time, for the furniture that is. I picked up this Dala because it still had the faded 'made in sweden' sticker. I was giddy :)
DeleteFun finds! It's neat to visit a blog where someone is looking for items as specialized as you are -- that modern, Danish look.
ReplyDeleteYou did GOOD! Love the teak candle holder (love it all!)
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