Oh blow.

So... During the week I wrote a post declaring my love for few particular pieces of teak that I have been on the hunt for.  A G Plan sideboard and dressing table in particular.  Well on the way home from work today I decided to drive by a local charity shop to see what they had in stock before the weekend. As I entered I passed a couple of nice looking Formica chairs and decided that this was going to be a good visit! Then to my right I caught a glimpse of something very familiar! It wasn't! Oh it was! A G Plan sideboard!  In perfect condition! £80! I was all set to get my purse out until I notice a second sticker on the piece.  "SOLD 7/9/12"  

Oh goodness.  Such disappointment! The most sour part of the story would be that I actually thought to visit yesterday but decided to leave it a day in the hope that they might have more stock in right before the weekend. Crumbs. 

There were plenty of other MCM finds to be had, but after the sheer disappointment that the stars had not aligned to make the G Plan sideboard happen I wasn't in so much of a mood to shop anymore! 

 

Time for teak.

After spending so much time hunting down Mid Century furnishings across the pond I decided it was about time to bring some home in England.  I visit the charity shops and boot sales a lot but tend to just pick up smalls that I can just revamp and send away.  Due to limited space i've turned a blind eye to all the remarkable woodwork that i've come across... like the Ercol found here at Battlesbridge Antique Centre.

Well with the new school year i've committed to the decision to redecorate my English bedroom.  I've scoured Gumtree and I think I have found exactly what i'm looking for! Now I just need to find it down South! The G Plan teak dressing table below is from the late 60's/early 70's.  It seems in great condition and has the detachable full length mirror at the back. It would fit in perfectly with its dimensions of 152cm width, 50cm depth, 70cm height without a mirror and 120cm height with. The seller is asking £160 for it in a location closest to London but i've found the exact table two times over in Glasgow and Cardiff for a snip at £70. I've made an offer so fingers crossed!

The second piece I have my eye on is this beautiful piece of teak.

Or this!

I came across retro zebra furniture during my searching today.  They are based in East London and open by open by appointment only.  They allegedly specialise in vintage decor from the 50's, 60's and 70's so I sent them an email today to enquire about what they might have in stock that would be suitable! An added bonus... They deliver! Oh my little car will be happy!

Once the furniture is in situ i'll make a trip to Ikea to pick up some soft furnishings and decoration and keep an eye out whilst thrifting for any other keepsies.  These are on my maybe list...