J&G Meakin Catalogue 1972

Meakin were making mealtimes brighter for many years but never more than in the early 1970's as shown by this crazily colourful fold out catalogue from 1972.  

Galaxy was always my favourite but Meridian, which I'd not seen before, may just have overtaken it!
We always have some Meakin in stock in our Harrogate store, Space Harrogate and are always looking to buy too. If Meakin floats your (gravy) boat, give us a call on 01423 709941 or drop us a line

Tomotom Catalogue

We just got our first Tomotom units in. 
It's always good to get bits of classic British design, even when it's as 'undesigned' as these funky utilitarian pieces
It's even better when they come with the original brochure (more leaflet in this case!)
Here's a scan for your entertainment, some pictures and links of what we have available and at the bottom, some blurb that I've cribbed.  Enjoy!
https://www.poolbankinteriors.co.uk/product-page/1960s-hulltraders-tomotom-shelving-units

 

First seen at The Ideal Home Exhibition in 1966 this was another range of furniture from the Pop era that was only produced for a short amount of time. That was half the point with Pop, taking advantage of the new ‘throw-away’ fashion.

Made from cardboard tube reinforced by enamel spray and seat from chipboard held by metal pins. When the development of these began the cardboard tubes were sourced from Bowater Paper Company and were intended as formers for poured concrete in motorway construction.

The chairs were sold with touch up paint and brushes in the full anticipation of chipping and flaking occurring during use. Buyers were encouraged to repaint them as they wished.

The Return Of 80's Leather Fashion

Just like the hair and the shoulder pads 80's leather fashion was big! The bolder and brighter the better, fringed, studded, pleated and skin tight it was worn all ways and by anyone. From skirts and trousers to jackets and dresses you could dress top to toe in leather.

At the shop we've recently acquired a great selection of classic 80's leather clothing like this fabulous hot pink dress complete with poppers and 80's essential, the batwing sleeve




In the same shipment was this amazing blue leather trouser suit. Classic 80's pleated ankle length pants with batwing sleeve jacket that fastens on the hip.  Wear with a white t-shirt and push up the sleeves for a perfect 80's look!




So if you fancy struting your stuff in some 80's leather pop into the shop, there's lots to choose from from in a wide choice of colours