Category Archive: Bljøg

Midweek Modness: Yet Another B&D Bangle

Yeah, I know you’re probably over my obsession with Buch & Deichmann. But I found another bangle on the weekend and I had to tell somebody! To make this post more service-y, I… Continue reading

Midweek Modness Part 2: Bent Plastic Lamp

As promised, here is a picture of the garage sale lamp all cleaned up (just soaked it in TSP). I should also mention that although I said my contract ended on Friday, that… Continue reading

Yard Sale Find: Scandinavian Bent Plastic Swag Lamp

We got this swag lamp at a yard sale for $1 on the weekend. It reminded me of an Arne Jacobsen or a Le Klint, but it is probably closer to Ikea. Anyway,… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Pentti Sarpaneva Pendant

Going back into the vaults for this image — It’s a Pentti Sarpaneva pendant which I sold a couple of years ago. Sarpaneva started out as a graphic designer in his native Finland,… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Pewter Rune Tennesmed Moose Pendant and Earrings

Pewter was a favorite material of the mid-century craftsperson. And why not? It doesn’t tarnish, it’s inexpensive and it’s easy to work with. Scandinavian countries also had a long tradition of working with… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta Gold Ring

Just eye candy today — a golden ring by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland.

Midweek Modness: David Andersen Sterling and Enamel Fish Brooch

About a month ago, I spotted this David-Andersen fish brooch at Gadabout. I didn’t buy it then because it cost more than my usual $36 limit. But I kept thinking about it. I… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Mystery Necklace

I like to show of my finds, but I’ve been amassing jewels for 30 years now, so I thought I’d ring in the new year with an older piece that I haven’t showed… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Buch + Deichmann Brooch and Bangle

Two bits of B+D that I picked up at The St. Lawrence Market last Sunday. Yet another bangle and a funny little brooch the likes of which I’ve never seen before. Yet it… Continue reading

Eighth Day of Christmas

Eight Buch + Deichmanns.

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