Estate - Mid Century Brass, Glass, Rattan German Lantern

If anyone can i.d., this let me know. I purchased this from a German woman's estate. She had tons of mid century. It's stamped Germany but I don't recognize the mark.

Thrift Score! Anri Form Condiment Set

The thrift gods were looking out for me. After I left the sale with the Bertoia chairs I stopped at a consignment store I've only stopped in twice before. Usually the place just has newer items. But this little piece caught my eye. I could tell the "Burmese Teak, Made in Italy" foil label was older by the text style and I loved the colors, the lids, the spoons and it was in mint condition.

At home, I found very few similiar photos online but every one mentioned the metal label? Running my finger over the label I could feel the tag underneath. I managed to peel some of the label back and look it said, Anri Form! I have no idea of it's value.

Estate - Bertoia Chairs

Haven't had a chance to photo my finds except for these four wire chrome Bertoia chairs. Originally, designed in 1952 for Knoll by Italy's Harry Bertoia. I'd say these were really popular 5-10 years ago, mine are dated 2001. While they were not the Design Within Reach (really?) $540 plus another $130+ for the seat pad maybe I a paid a decent price. Not a steal or a dealer would have snatched them up, right?

Think, I'll put them around the family room table. Course, I'll have to sell the chairs currently residing there. Oh la, my chair fetish.

Thrift - Part Duex

Aside from the credenza here are some of the items I picked up. The only thing I found at the old biddy shop was the glass Chemex missing the wood collar (have 2 now) Had to explain to the ladies what it was - probably a bad idea, I bet the minute I left, they looked on Ebay. Did notice that now some of their mugs are $1 instead of the usual 50 cents. Paid $2.50 for my little Arabia mug the other day. I'm griping.

I was intrigued by the stack of Tupperware bowls because they have colored little plates inside (see pink on atop) Not so exciting, I find out they are for making ice cream sandwiches. An older piece of pastel TupperWare. I don't know why I picked it up, I don't need to start collecting pastel, since I already collect the 70's colors, sigh.

Little Hallmark 1979 angel ornament in green box, made in HongKong. Quail Couroc tray. Maple wood juicer, muddler and stirrer. 1976 Bicentennial eagle hot plate SOLD.

'Graymark Binary Clock' was originally a kit for nerds. Hubby stole it for desk at work and then it broke. Flower fabric last week I found the matching sheer fabric to this, will sell.

Bunch of little red cardinals. Tiny little Swedish Christmas tree candleholder by Gunnar Soderberg SOLD. A terrible handpainted ornament I thought to rescue. A massive leather belt with brass buckle stamped 'Made in England' Did you wear this with a prairie dress? For my sister SOLD. A lastly, very thick Scandinavian style woven textile belt.

Thift - Standard Stamp Holder

Forgot to post these. Nice small graphic scale from England. "The Counter Balance" wheel scale made in Japan (I use this in the kitchen.) 'Standard' stamp wheel. I think, someone spray painted it gold, yuck.

Thrift Score! Falster Credenza & Top

Thrift - Kaj Franck 'Kilta'

Picked this cup up (sans saucer) a couple of months. It's Kaj Franck's 'Kilta' for Arabia of Finland. The line launched in 1952, it's functionalist form was quite revolutionary for the time. Pure form with no embellishments, it's concept was to be a democratic dining service both simplified and affordable to the masses. And no, Crate & Barrel didn't come up with the square white plate!

Thrift - Arabia Anemone

Went to my thrifts today. From my old biddy store, little "Anemone" cup by Arabia of Finland designed in 1960 by Ulla Procope and handpainted by AR, I have yet to find out who the initials stand for? A lot of skill was required to paint the single tone blue. Photographs simple do not do the painting justice. While I originally thought that the cup might be missing a saucer it might be a stand alone mug? Confirmed by a Finn that there is a saucer to the cup.

At my fave thrift found tins from Belgium and England. And a diet scale from 1979 for my collection. Brightly colored Ulster linen tea towel "12 Days of Christmas" made in Ireland and never used. Sold.

Estate - West German Red Lava Vase

Went estate saling this weekend and got lots of things including these two West German vases. One on the left has been repaired so paid $2 and the other was 1/2 off and paid $15. Both for keeps. Now I have a terrible cold. Will have to catch up later.

Also picked up the small blue striped bowl because it was stamped "Made in England" and this glass martini mixer that was covered in an inch of dirt but cleaned up nicely. Reminds me of a penguin. Don't know anything about it?

Estate - Crazy Crazy Mid Century Sale

These are my finds from the craziest yet mid-century sale. If I get a chance I'll post some of the sale pics. It was a house of a Jewish couple who in 1938, after Hitler's annexation, left Austria. They had wonderful cool taste. The house was filled with items I'd never even seen! Lots of old Herman Miller too. But boy was it expensive. Full blown retail and then some! All the crazed people were making me nervous so I left. Really need a camera phone!

I returned on the last day and picked these few items. There wasn't much of anything left. Sigh, born 50 years to late. Dansk teak round cheese board. SOLD

Rorstrand flora plate that for some insane reason I thought was by Stig Lindberg (the matching cup & saucer were gone) SOLD. Yellow and orange Erik Kold plastic storage containers, made in Denmark. SOLD. Have many that I use in my kitchen. But since these are bright and shiny I'll consider selling them. Two bright orange kitchen utensil, made in Thailand and now looking at the receipt I paid a ridiculous amount for!

Dansk bar board (for lemons) pull the handle an a attached knife slides out. That will wow the friends! Cost $7.95 in 1964. SOLD. Teak lattice coaster marked 'Danmark' SOLD. Large molded teak/birch tray made in Sweden. SOLD

Bright lawn cotton scarf "Creation' designed by Fisba Stoffels, made in Switzerland, for the sister.