Wednesday 20 May 2015

Denmark: Copenhagen auctions 7,000 retro street lamps - To The General Public



Copenhagen city council is auctioning off 7,000 of the city's old street lamps to the general public.

The street lamps hanging above a Copenhagen street

The council is replacing almost half of its street lighting as part of an energy-saving drive, including all of the iconic dome-shaped "Copenhagen lamps", the DR.dk news website reports. They were designed by the municipal architect's office in 1977, and restored versions have now become fashionable as indoor lighting in private homes. "It's a piece of Copenhagen's history that's being put up for sale for people's enjoyment," council official Steffen Rasmussen tells the website.
A view of the lamp from underneath
The council says some of the lamps will be given to charity
Auction house Lauritz.com notes that the lamps do show some signs of wear and tear - perhaps inevitable after decades spent weathering the Scandinavian seasons. And owning a piece of urban history isn't cheap; the auctioneers estimate that each one is worth 200 euros ($220; £143). But the company's CEO Mette Rode Sunstrom says they "really hit the spot" in terms of Danish interior design trends. "It's becoming important to make things personal and unique with finds from different time periods and styles," she says.
About 20,000 street lights are being replaced in total across the Danish capital, which the council says will lead to energy savings of 57% by 2016. Copenhagen is hoping to become the world's first carbon neutral capital city by the year 2025.

Thursday 14 May 2015

Tuesday 12 May 2015

Lovely, Moustache Back, Pair, Antique, Vintage French Leather Club Chairs


Lovely, Moustache Back, Pair, Antique, Vintage French Leather Club Chairs

A desirable moustache back pair of club chairs, in good condition. They have had a few repairs, no holes or tares!! 

Stunning, Rare, Art Deco, Antique/Vintage, Leather, Walnut Tub/Club Chair, X2 4 Available, Matching Art Deco In Other Listing




Stunning, Rare, Art Deco, Antique/Vintage, Leather, Walnut Tub/Club Chair, X2

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4 Available, Matching Art Deco In Other Listing

Beautiful burr-walnut veneer, with lovely soft leather hide. Nice comfy cushion. 

Rare shape and size, in pristine condition! 


Sunday 10 May 2015

LARGE SOLID OAK FRONT DOOR FRAME STAINED GLASS ANTIQUE OLD PERIOD WOOD ART DECO


FEATURES A LEAD STAINED GLASS PANEL. ALL OVERHAULED. 
CAME FROM A VERY LARGE PERIOD PROPERTY. 
NOTHING IN THIS CLASS OR CHOICE OF GRAIN ON EBAY. 
COMES WITH ORIGINAL FURNITURE AS IN PHOTOS.INC KEYS. 
STUNNING GRAIN and APPEARANCE.  
NOT NEW SO EXPECT WEAR AND TEAR TO SOME DEGREE.KNOCKS ETC. SAYING THIS IS ROCK SOLID. 
ALLOW TO SAND AND STAIN AND MABYE TRIMMING TO FIT YOUR DOORWAY. 
WEAR OVER THE DECADES SO ALLOW FOR MINOR WOOD REPAIR IF YOU WANT BETTER THAN A RUSTIC AGED LOOK. 

Oak stained glass front door with door frame


Oak stained glass front door with door frame


Oak stained glass door with door frame included fairly good condition . Frame is 926mm wide and 2950 mm tall . Door is 835mm wide and 1960mm tall

BUTCHERS BLOCK AND STAND


A 8 X 2 FOOT BUTCHERS BLOCK .
OLD , LOOK GREAT IN YOUR KITCHEN , ALL THERE ,IT IS WHAT IT IS …. A BUTCHERS BLOCK.
CAN HELP WITH DELIVERY AT 1.25 PER MILE ROUND TRIP AS THIS IS VEY HEAVY , I HAVE ANOTHER ON A MEYTAL STAND IF YOU NEED ON WITHOUT WOODEN LEGS



Butchers Block. Chopping Block 54w x 24d X 30h


Butchers Block. Chopping Block 54w x 24d X 30h

Double Sided Butchers Block, drawers work from both sides. Work Surface is almost unused on both sides. I can't move it on my own now so unable to take snaps of opposite side, you buy unseen but it's the same as the side you can see. I got this form Kodak ltd in Harrow in 1981. the date stamp looks like 1961. It's heavy and collection only. 54 ins wide X 24 ins depth X 30 ins high. No returns but in the event of returns buyer to pay return costs. All sensible offers considered. Cash on collection and Collect from AB37 9AS or arrange your own collection.