Unusual Occasional

This chair has 'something' about it.... I think it's the back, so unusual.  This unusual occasional chair has had a complete transformation.  I found it in a junk shop and it was sad, sad yet very solid.  Not so cute with a very old, ugly, yellow seat and worn wood.  I gave it some tender loving care, uncovered the nastiest stuffing I have come across yet and brought it down to bare wood.  It's happy now with all new webbing, stuffing, fabric and a fresh coat of off white chalk paint. I can't decide if it's totally finished or if I want to wax it, I am really loving it as it is right now, a clean look.  I am digging this black and white fabric, it adds a little funk to a solid accent chair and allows it to slip into nearly any color scheme.  Claim it for your own... $200

I really need to start taking 'before' pictures, this one has been reborn!

A Chair with French Flair

This chair speaks of French flair.  The graceful legs, the generous seat, the curves of the woven back, it has class.  I love taking an old chair that has good 'bones'  but is worn and bit down in the heel and giving it new life.  This chair was painted in blue chalk paint and then finished with a dark wax to create a look of elegance that can still fit everyday use.  The seat is a durable material, well cushioned and the piping around the edge really finishes it off.  A wonderful accent piece to a room.
If you're around Creston, B.C this chair can be purchased at Creative Fix.  If you'd like it shipped to you that's no problem at all! 
$169

Hangin' out.

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This hanging light combines all the things we love at Puffin Design, 

're-purposed', 'reused', and 'retro'.  The 're-purposed' pipe fittings create a functional bracket to hang a 'reused' fire nozzle that has new life in this fantastic light and 'retro' edison bulb and cloth covered electrical wire complete the piece.  The bronze wire cage looks like it was made exactly for this light.  We have hung this from the wall but it can hang from nearly anything,  it wraps around and stays put.  

This could be hangin' out in your life... $225

   

Italian Rustic

Wabi sabi rustic Italian????

The Asian philosophy of wabi sabi is that there is perfection in imperfection. This concept explains why we often find beauty in weathered and rusty items. While going through a book on old Italian villas I ran across a sink that was re-purposed from an ancient livestock watering trough. The original limestone trough was crudely carved... followed by centuries of weathering and use resulting in a spectacular piece. The only problem being that although the aesthetic was there, the sink would be almost useless to use from a hygiene perspective. 

Based on the rustic Italian trough, my thoughts were to create a sink from concrete that has the aesthetic of a centuries old sink but is totally functional by modern standards. To complete the effect, I had Chris Balde from Kris Craft Industries do his magic on a matching base. The finishing touch was supplied by Marilin Grahn who came up with some working vintage faucets.

 The result really has to be experienced to be believed. It is fascinating to observe customers experiencing this sink for the first time.  It has been universally "love at first sight". 

Where the rolling crate went....

Thank you Cris!! This is a very wonderful blog about one of our 'boxes on wheels' that we are so fond of!


Cris Angsten Interiors Blog


This is a great blog to follow - she always has interesting things going on. 

Vintage Movie Light

Take One!!! 

Humphrey Bogart enters stage right and saunters up to Kate Hepburn..."here's looking at you kid" he says 'Cut.... that's a wrap' yells the director.

I'm not saying that this vintage movie light was used on a Bogart movie but it could have been.  These old motion picture lights reek of action and the romance of the big screen.  Manufactured by Bardwell and McAllister Inc. of Burbank California, this light has the original 'Fresnel' lens that amplifies the adjustable light source.  The housing has a funky serial number tag that identifies it as belonging to the 'State of Washington' at one time.  The light comes complete with the original tripod that falls into the 'steam punk chic' genre.  This light system makes for wonderful background illumination which brightens up or highlights even the darkest area of you house or business.  In fact, we have it in our formal entrance which was a little dark.  As you can imagine, it is an instant conversation starter with guests.  

Basically in original vintage condition except that the antiquated- and unbelievably bright (and hot) electrical system has been completely replaced with a more user friendly 110 volt system, complete with an energy efficient fluorescent light and retro cloth covered cord.  If you are looking for a unique floor light, this may be the one.  It is certainly one of our favorites $399.

Ships Light

This light is hard to ignore. 300 watts of brilliance filtered through a huge amber lens that is a foot across. Starting out life as a ship's search light made by the venerable "Crouse Hinds" company, one can only imagine the adventures this light has illuminated.  Mounted on a customized - well seasoned and heavy duty surveyor's tripod, this substantial lighting unit is very stable on virtually any surface.  The electrical components are all new and sport a retro - cloth covered cord and Bakelite plug.  Although it can be used indoors, this light may be best suited for poolside, yard or a deck.  
Light up your life for only $599.00