Midweek Modness: Israeli Enamel Brooch
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if you like modernist studio jewellery from the 1960s and ’70s, but the prices for Scandinavian, Mexican and Canadian designs are out of your… Continue reading
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Midweek Modness: Do Over Darveau Necklace
I’ve been hanging onto this single plated pewter earring by Canadian modernist designer Jean-Claude Darveau for a long time now. I guess I was hoping to come across its mate one day. I… Continue reading
Modweek! Green Glass Rafael of Canada Copper Ring
Last week was a good week for cheap, Eames-era arrivals. I won this ring on eBay for $4 (plus $8 shipping and handling). It was not listed as a Rafael Alfandary piece, but… Continue reading
Modweek! De Passillé-Sylvestre Pendant
It’s going to be kind of a slow week around here — I’m finishing up a contract, trying to get some goodies into the Gracious, Good Etsy shop in time for the holidays… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Modernist Silver Rings
Don’t know much about these rings. I won them in an eBay auction — they came all the way from Australia! The seller said they were European. The onyx one reminds me of… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Seventies Kitsch at SASMART
Have you ever found yourself in Kensington Market perusing pop 1970s stuff in a vintage shop and thinking to yourself, “I love this crazy stuff, I just wish it wasn’t used.” Well, SASMART… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Brass Rafael Canada Pendant and Unsigned Brutalist Ring
At the Junction Flea, the dealers walk around checking our each other’s tables and buying stuff. I found this unsettling at first because I felt that they wanted to buy something from me… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Gems Bowl and Saucer
Raymond Loewy is, of course, one of the Titans of mid-century modern design. While I’m not actively collecting table services, I’ve always got my eye out his designs for Rosenthal for my friend… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Essex of Canada
Here’s a cool piece a found a while back — it’s a yin yang necklace signed Essex of Canada. I’d’ve written about it sooner but I was hoping to provide some info about… Continue reading
Midweek Modness: Chunky Brutalist Pendant
Check out this twisted sister of a necklace. It’s unsigned but I’m guessing that it dates from the 70s. It’s also in fantastic shape. I found it at the St. Lawrence Market a… Continue reading