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Scoop up a unique antique
Pick something no-one else has. Here are the vintage and antique pieces we’re coveting right now.
The Country & Town House Responsible Buyers’ Guide
c.1940s Lounge Chairs, possibly Otto Schulz
This mid-century chair actually comes in a pair, and is attributed to German designer Otto Schulz for Boet. They’re a sleek looking duo perfect for a contemporary home that wants to inject a little retro flair.
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18th century reclining wingback armchair, £1800.
This armchair might requires a bit of work on your part – some reupholstery, certainly – but what a rare find it is. The reclining wingback chair is over 300 years old and still sports a working mechanism. It’s raised on square mahogany supports and has recently been re-railed.
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1800s solid pine Swedish blanket box, £995.
This handpainted Swedish blanket box will make the most adorable addition to any countryside home – bundle up your cashmere and knitted threads in this solid pine box.
20th-century French hand-painted marching flag, £495.
‘Long live La Classe Bonnac 1937’ decrees one side of this hand-painted marching flag. A flag referencing wartime conscriptions, this is a beautiful decorative piece that while fragile remains in sound condition.
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1970s rare frog poster, Czechoslovakian origin, £95.
You’d be hopping mad not to fall in love with this poster, originally designed for educational purposes. The poster illustrates the outline of a frog on paper and is in excellent condition for its age.
1998 De Sede DS-142 Lounge Chair By Winfried Totzek, £3,694.01.
Kick up your feet on this leather beauty – which can be configured as both a sofa and a chaise longue thanks to the individually adjustable back- and armrests. Hand built and sturdy, this sofa remains in very good condition.
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Novelty beige ceramic tea pot by Beswick, c.1940, £125.
Your tea will pull up to the table in style with this collectible James Sadler OKT42 racing car teapot. The teapot has a cream glaze finish and chrome decoration, and shows only a few signs of wear, linked to its age.
Majolica Portuguese Ceramic Swan Vase Planter, £50.
Plop your fresh flowers in this very unique swan vase – a serene statement piece for any hallway or kitchen. No major signs of wear or damage.
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Sheer green cocktail glasses, c.1960s, £73.40.
Host your cocktail parties with a glimmer of green. Your cocktails will look fantastic in these curvaceous 1960s glasses. Height: 12.7 cm; Diameter: 8.89 cm.
Midcentury adjustable danish wall lamps, c1970s, £542.
The 1970s have had a big moment in interior design over the past few years, but that doesn’t mean everything from the decade is a pure passing fad – these wall sconces are modern-looking pops of colour for your walls.
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