As they become a spectacular centerpiece all on their own, the amazing creations by designer Eve Menz seem to add a lot more to interior spaces than just light. Breaking away from tradition, the chandeliers seem to be borrowing origami patterns while taking vivid and vivacious shapes that vary from a vintage looking wooden finish to an ultra-modern crystalline design. While some look like drops of rain suspended in air and frozen in time, others spread romantic vibes with scarlet delights. But the best thing is that they look like potential DIY models. Either get yourself going or get the creative Eve Menz to do it for you. Simply adoring. [via ApartmentTherapy]
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Royal Marine Tripod – vintage nautical elegance
Add a vintage nautical feel to your home with this floor lamp, a reproduction of a British surveyor’s tripod. Made by solid wood and solid cast aluminum parts, the tripod is a perfect solution if you’re seeking an eye-catching piece of lighting. Royal Marine Tripod is quite flexible – it features a machine-turned gear mechanism, a handle for adjusting the telescopic tripod base and a lamp head with white Flare shade that can be positioned up or down. To enjoy this exquisite lamp in your living-room you’ll need a 150W max. bulb and $ 1,250. Also check out this article on how to make a lampshade.
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Be Faithful to Your Own Taste.....Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
"Be faithful to your own taste because nothing you really like is ever out of style." ~Billy BaldwinI thought the above quote by Billy Baldwin was very fitting to describe the exclusive outdoor furniture collection which was originally created by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan in the mid-1940s. Just after World War II, the furniture designer Walter Lamb, began experimenting with bronze and copper tubing salvaged from sunken naval ships at Pearl Harbor and constructing prototypes incorporating canvas and yacht roping. The result was a collection defined by it's sculptural curves, sturdy construction and superb comfort. Today, Walter Lamb's furniture is still as timeless as ever and is still handcrafted to Lamb’s rigorous specifications by Brown Jordan. For modern use Brown Jordan has replaced the bronze pipe with weatherproof brass, which over time will develop a rich patina. Vintage pieces of Lamb's are now selling at starting prices of $5,000.00. Which goes to prove that nothing that is well designed and well crafted is 'ever out of style'.
Left: Vintage 1940's Walter Lamb Brown Jordan Rocking chaise in bronze, canvas and yacht roping.
Right: Vintage 1940's Walter Lamb Brown Jordan Bronze chaise rewebbed in cotton yacht cord.
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Crosley reproduction radios and phones
You might have seen some of Crosley's retro turntables at national retailers. Crosley has a much larger line of reproduction audio and telephone products.
All of their items have current technology inside including USB connections, CD recorders, XM radio depending on the model.
Items range from Victorian to 50's in style so finding items to fit your decor should be easy. Their products make more design sense when your trying to finish a room with a historical design or other decor where modern items just do not work.
The line of phones will work on any system that provides a normal phone jack. So VoIP with a router hooked into your home wiring or other systems that provide a normal land line connection at the end should work with their phones. With an adapter you could even use these phones with free services like Skype. Find out more and see more products at the Crosley website.
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