Friday 30 July 2010

Anyone would think we had a thing for Ercol.....

We love vintage Ercol, especially these Refectory Style Golden Elm dining chairs which we have just picked up! Coming soon to our new website if they haven´t gone before that!

Wednesday 28 July 2010

A little bit of mid week Inspiration...


We stumbled across this stunning apartment in Edinburgh while doing a little research for an upcoming commission piece we are undertaking and fell in love with it in an instant. We love the mish mash of vintage and antique pieces and the eclectic mix of natural woods, woven materials and lashings of white paint! The combination of the vintage furnishings, Cole & Son Wallpaper & quirky decorative pieces like the antlers and chinese lanterns looks smashing too!

Check out the inspace locations website for further details!

Tuesday 27 July 2010

The Vintage Bug...

Vintage furniture is a funny thing – some people absolutely adore it and have their homes packed with old pieces, while others would rather eat dry sawdust than have anything second-hand in their properties.
But when it comes down to it, investing in a good piece of vintage furniture can be fantastic idea if you’re disinclined to spend money on replacing big ticket items on a regular basis.
After all, vintage products are likely to have been made to last if they’ve remained sturdy from the moment they were made through to the second you buy them.

If you’re still a bit sniffy about buying used goods, you could compromise and look into furniture that’s been refurbished to look good as new while still retaining that vintage feel.

You don’t have to follow this strategy for all furniture. It makes sense to splash out on large items for durability and quality and hunt for bargains when it comes to on-trend accessories that you’re likely to change fairly frequently.



Refurbished Vintage Gems - check out our stock coming soon or email for details

Saturday 24 July 2010

And a few more just for good measure.....

Even more Eames Chairs. What can we say, we have a thing for them!!!

Eames Chairs, Eames Chairs, Eames Chairs.........

We just love Eames Chairs in any shape or form! Here is just an example of some of the little beauties that we cuurently have in stock. These chairs don´t usally hang around for long though....

Friday 23 July 2010

Festival of Britain in Northern Ireland Part 2....

Part 2 ...

Festival of Britain in Northern Ireland Part 1....

We found this great article on the The Festival of Britain in Northern Ireland in 1951 from Perspective Magazine July/August 2010. Makes for a great bit of reading, we hope you enjoy!

Perspective Vol 10 July/August 2010 Ulster Journal Ltd

Ercol Studio Couch....

Ercol have re-issued their iconic Studio Couch to mark their 90th Anninversary. Designed by Lucian Ercolani, the Studio Couch was first introduced in the late 1950s. It was designed to function both as a large sofa and an occasional single bed for guests. It features characteristic steam bent arms and is made from solid elm and beech in their Buckinghamshire factory. Made from solid elm and beech, you can get it finished in a wide range of fabrics. Because of that point, prices vary, but start at £1,875.

Ercol Studio Couch

We have a vintage one in stock at the moment at a fraction of this price but be quick, it won't be around for too much longer!!


Thursday 22 July 2010

Invest in Teak!!

A great online article regarding Vintage/Retro and Mid Century Modern Antiques and their increasing desirability and value.......

http://www.investinteak.com/

Wednesday 21 July 2010

We all love Ercol!

We all love classic Ercol and we are delighted with these stunning Ercol "Windsor Range" pieces. We have a matching pair of these beautiful light elm framed armchairs and a stunning two seater sofa which we have had professionally re-upholstered in these beautiful soft grey and charcoal fabrics. We think these will look stunning in any home, we hope you agree!

(POA) Coming soon to our ebay shop. Contact us for further details.


Ercol Windsor Light Elm Armchairs & Sofa

Tuesday 20 July 2010

A lovely little Cabinet

"Blitz" Cabinet - 1950s British Designed Teak Cabinet with ebonized legs and sliding doors in glass and "Marimeko" Print finish.

(POA) Coming soon to our ebay shop. Contact us for further details.

Monday 19 July 2010

Welcome to "It's all gone Vintage, Darling!"

Welcome to our new online blog, "It's all gone Vintage, Darling!".

We are based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and specialise in Vintage Gems and Retro Delights for the home. We have been collecting vintage furniture and homeware for too many years to remember now and particularly love Mid Century Modern British and Danish design!

You can check out our ebay store at http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/its-all-gone-vintage-darling or just drop us a line to say hello!

You can also follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/VintageDarling

We hope to keep you posted on our new arrivals and promise to give your day a little sprinkle of vintage and retro magic. If you like what you see please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Sunday 18 July 2010

About Us

It´s all gone Vintage, Darling!

...... is all about beautiful vintage furniture for your home. We believe in timeless, elegant design and only stock the best vintage gems and retro delights which we can find. We search high and low to bring you unique home ware which has been crafted with love, inspiration and above all individuality. We also carry our "Twisted Vintage" range which consists of truly unique and one-off pieces which have been lovingly recrafted for your home.

It really has all gone Vintage, Darling!