Four rattan chairs from Facebook Marketplace settle into their coastal home. Picture by Studielle Creative "Quality craftsmanship" and "timeless appeal" are compliments not often paid to mass-produced furniture that only seeks to conform to the latest trend. Subscribe now for unlimited access .
Login or signup to continue reading $ 0 / $ NaN /year All articles from our website The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue While a poor-quality chipboard desk is cheap and convenient, so too can be a solid timber, vintage bureau. If you know where to look, and appreciate furniture crafted in a time gone by, it's possible to fill your home with high-quality pieces, without breaking the bank. With an eye for beautiful design, graphic designer Ellie Wright-Pedersen recently struck gold when she discovered four vintage rattan chairs on Facebook Marketplace.
The lady selling them told her they'd originally been purchased from an antique auction. Years later, they now live out their third, maybe fourth or fifth, life in a small coastal town kitchen. Green with envy, Ellie's second-hand win called me to reflect upon my own taste.
I love to fill my home with functional and beautiful objects that tell a story. Buying second-hand allows me to do this, and to great effect. On the hunt for artwork to compliment the aesthetic of my rural surrounds, I recently found exactly what I'd been looki.
