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Finding a faded newspaper tucked behind an old mirror is like opening a window to the past. Recently, an edition of The New York Times from October 1971 surfaced in just such a hidden spot. This discovery offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of vintage furniture, homewares, and high fashion from that era.

The is a brief description of the Board of Trade stamp found on utility furniture.

This blog post will guide you through the steps to craft a timeless vintage inspired home office, focusing on furniture selection, decor, and layout.

Vintage and antique mirrors not only add style and character to any room, but they also bring light and a sense of openness.

While doing this job, I encounter numerous historic furniture brands or manufacturers that I wish to record here for future reference. This way, when I upload products I can have a summary of each one readily available. It is fascinating to research and delve into a bygone era, each with its own story to tell. Bevan Funnell Ltd Eastbourne Sussex, England. Vintage traditional furniture. Established 1945 to date. https://bevan-funnell.co.uk/ Products: https://www.designbydavies

Refreshing this vintage chest of drawers. I begin by thoroughly cleaning both the interior and exterior to assess the necessary repairs.

Discover a piece of design history with this exquisite vintage Stag Furniture set that has just arrived. Each item within the set reflects the craftsmanship and design aesthetics of the 1970s era. The impeccable condition of this furniture speaks volumes about the care and attention it has received from its original owner over the past decades. Embrace the nostalgia and elegance of the 1970s with this remarkable Stag Furniture set, a treasure waiting to be cherished in a new

Some vintage Christian prints have just been framed and are available to buy.

Design by Davies -Statement on Coronavirus.

A couple of weeks ago, we had a request from one of the photography studios next door to source some vintage furniture for their Pride fashion shoot. We have often thought about supplying vintage furniture for prop hire before, but the logistics and risk of damage seem to outweigh the benefits for us. However, when we heard that the shoot was for Vogue Polska and Erdem it sounded very exciting indeed and not to be missed. Originally, the table selected was quite weathered w

On Saturday 9th October at 10am the doors to the studio were flung open on Dace Road for our first Autumn Sale . Not sure how it would go on the day, we painted an "0pen" sign to entice passers by and hoped for the best. Within minutes people started walking in. The response was tremendous with people simply browsing and customers purchasing mirrors , tables , and all kinds of storage . Visitors were in and out all day with some people nipping off for a well needed oats mi

On Saturday the 9th October 2021 we are hosting a fabulous Autumn Sale for one day only! We are taking over the studio next door to set...

Today we are quite excited to display some new stock that just arrived. The items are all be spruced up and are on the website if you...

A vintage folding school desk demonstration video.

Follow the Design by Davies Instagram account for all the latest stock and what is happening in the studio. You can follow and tag us @designbydavies and use #dbdfurniture as we love to see where our furniture ends up. Instagram is the best place to see our new items first as we tend to post there first to gain interest before uploading to the website. www.designbydavies.com A quick scroll through our instagram account.