A stunning Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Barrel Armchair in the manner of Josef Hoffmann. A pretty piece but also practical for a nook. The fabric is worn but looks to be original and with original padding, still comfy to use. Keep or upgrade. The frame is lovely and has some natural wear.

Minimal wear, original Bakelite handles and smooth drawers.... going to be a great piece after a little tlc.

So much of how we perceive value is in presentation, a nice suit, a nice car... is creating a subconscious level of value. I thought I would share this example from this week: Before - dirty, with paint splats and in a busy environment in an Op Shop (Goodwill) After - cleaned, some new stain to add colour, in a calm environment and feeling like the hero. If you want to elevate a piece for sale, try these very simple tips to realise more value. Share your before and afters...

Something I realised yesterday while out hunting was that the obvious is now where you find the gold. So often in NZ Opshops they weight of the furniture is at the front of the store, due to practicality, but what happens when they run out of space? They distribute around the rest of the store. So often I have found a gem hidden behind a clothes rail, in the kitchen department etc, small, valuable finds. This piece was a good example. I looked across the store at the back where the toys where and could only see the top back of the chair, maybe 1/5 of the product. But it was enough to go and take a look. Only to find this gem, no where near the furniture. A little bit of gold. Next time you are hunting, look in the parts of the store that are less obvious.

This is my latest hero find, an amazing Mid Century 'T' Back Chair in original condition. Most likely from a set of 6, circa 1950s/16s. Most likely from a Danish influence, but found here in New Zealand. To me its amazing how a piece of furniture, even a chair can be a hero in and space? Do you like the design? The green?