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....so, I've been exiled in paternity, for what seems like an eternity, but I'm back in business! First up, here's a selection of pieces I've spotted over the last few of months....

Modernist earrings, circa 1950s

Mid-Century wall hanging depicting sinister Harlequin musicians, screen print.

untitled, mixed media by Larry Rosenfeld, early 1980s.

Post Modern Cubist-style portrait, USA, circa 1980s 

Untitled Post Modern artwork, mixed media, USA, circa 1988.

Mid-Century wall clock.

Mid-Century 'Eye' clock, circa 1950s.

Diamond-shaped Mid-Century wall clock.

 Mid-Century Polish Coffee Set.

Modernist wall sconce, circa 1950s. 

Modernist vase, Italy, circa 1950s.

Le Corbusier-style, Post Modern sofa & armchair, circa 1980s.

 E Gomme for G-Plan Tola (African Mahogony) dining room chairs, circa 1950s.

Mario Botta 'Quinta; Chairs for Alias Italy, circa 1985.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh 'Willow' Chair for Cassina, circa 1980s.

Geometric vase.

Cruet set by Hornsea, late 1950s

Post Modern Vase, Italy, circa mid 1980s, 

Charcoal Modernist sideboard.

 Black & Gold rotating TV stand, late 1950s.

Vinyl Record Cabinet with ebonised Dansette legs, teak & brass, 1950s

Mid-Century drawers by Stag.

Cabinet with ebonised 'Rocket' legs by Glendale of London, early 1960s.

Angular Coat Hook, France, circa 1950s.

Angular Coat Hook, France, circa 1950s.

Ebay find.

So...after the little fashion diversion, we're back to furniture and here's a selection of iconic pieces currently found on eBay. This time more Mid-Century Modern than the 80s Post-Modern stuff I've been hyping of late.

Modernist Eye Clock 

Although described as 60s/70s in the auction, I'd place this more in the late 50s/early 60s. It perfectly suits 1950's Tola (African Mahogany) furniture which I love so much because they just ebonised everything for a touch of Noir-ish glamour:

1950s G-Plan Tola Cabinet & Bedside Table (courtesy of HW Furniture Archive).

Also on a similar tip is this late 50s Sofa and matching chairs. Geometric and angular, they feature original charcoal and grey fabric in a typically 'New Wave' abstract pattern.The castors are listed as being 'easily removable', something I'd personally do like, immediately:

 Atomic-era Angular Sofa

 Atomic-era Angular Chairs

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