georgec7
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by georgec7 on Aug 25, 2011 16:53:46 GMT 1, Well when I say a little bit off topic, I mean quite a bit actually! I'm looking to put a new light in the new kitchen similar to the one in the Link below.
www.trainspotters.co.uk/products/double-fluorescent-pendants
Problem is, that one is ยฃ875 plus vat! I've looked on the furniture forum - no luck, and am wondering if anyone has one to sell or trade for art at a more reasonable price. Or if anybody can help with an alternative cheaper supplier, that would be great!
I'd be willing to trade for a Blek space cowboy, or a Shep print, or let me know what you're into and I'll see if I can dig something out. Easier if you're in the UK - cheers
Well when I say a little bit off topic, I mean quite a bit actually! I'm looking to put a new light in the new kitchen similar to the one in the Link below. www.trainspotters.co.uk/products/double-fluorescent-pendantsProblem is, that one is ยฃ875 plus vat! I've looked on the furniture forum - no luck, and am wondering if anyone has one to sell or trade for art at a more reasonable price. Or if anybody can help with an alternative cheaper supplier, that would be great! I'd be willing to trade for a Blek space cowboy, or a Shep print, or let me know what you're into and I'll see if I can dig something out. Easier if you're in the UK - cheers |
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georgec7
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by georgec7 on Aug 25, 2011 21:30:54 GMT 1, Thanks for the link - I can't see the price though- at this rate it might be cheaper to fly to eastern Europe and try and pick one up. How much do you think the salvage company has paid for a job lot of say - 500?
Thanks for the link - I can't see the price though- at this rate it might be cheaper to fly to eastern Europe and try and pick one up. How much do you think the salvage company has paid for a job lot of say - 500?
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Warm Gun
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by Warm Gun on Aug 25, 2011 22:03:28 GMT 1, It says the price is 550 Euro's plus tax.
My old man works in a salvage yard and a large part of his company's stock is from tradesmen and members of the public saving pieces from buildings that are destined for demolition. They put a lot of time and money into refurbishing some of this stuff so the mark ups are often high. I doubt they paid a great deal for them, they were probably rusty, battered and burnt out when they aquired them. I should think it took a log while to buff, polish and re-wire those fittings. They certainly look stunning though, I'd Love one.
It says the price is 550 Euro's plus tax.
My old man works in a salvage yard and a large part of his company's stock is from tradesmen and members of the public saving pieces from buildings that are destined for demolition. They put a lot of time and money into refurbishing some of this stuff so the mark ups are often high. I doubt they paid a great deal for them, they were probably rusty, battered and burnt out when they aquired them. I should think it took a log while to buff, polish and re-wire those fittings. They certainly look stunning though, I'd Love one.
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by boatyb on Aug 25, 2011 22:10:01 GMT 1, ok, you guys started this - but, why in the world do you want that in your kitchen? will look around for you - but, why?
ok, you guys started this - but, why in the world do you want that in your kitchen? will look around for you - but, why?
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Warm Gun
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by Warm Gun on Aug 25, 2011 22:22:31 GMT 1, Why do you buy the art you buy? why did you buy that sofa in your living room and not that other one? why do you drink that tea you drink?
Bit of a daft question really boaty, especially on an art forum where the mantra is 'it's in the eye of the beholder' 
Why do you buy the art you buy? why did you buy that sofa in your living room and not that other one? why do you drink that tea you drink? Bit of a daft question really boaty, especially on an art forum where the mantra is 'it's in the eye of the beholder' |
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by boatyb on Aug 25, 2011 22:24:15 GMT 1, fair enough warmgun - i stand down...
fair enough warmgun - i stand down... |
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georgec7
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by georgec7 on Aug 25, 2011 22:37:26 GMT 1, My wife wants a fluorescent light in the kitchen because she says it gives the best light - I don't want it to look like something from a 1970's chipshop. So I thought this might be a bit of a compromise. Everyone on thisforum appreciates art - in whatever form - whether we're educated to degree level or not (like me) - I think we're the luckiest people in the world - and that's why I knew you'd help me out with this!!
My wife wants a fluorescent light in the kitchen because she says it gives the best light - I don't want it to look like something from a 1970's chipshop. So I thought this might be a bit of a compromise. Everyone on thisforum appreciates art - in whatever form - whether we're educated to degree level or not (like me) - I think we're the luckiest people in the world - and that's why I knew you'd help me out with this!!
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Warm Gun
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by Warm Gun on Aug 25, 2011 22:43:48 GMT 1, Hehehe , actually, to be honest I really like the simple, elegant, clean design of it. It's from a period where design was at it's best...eames chairs, e-type jags, Bauhaus tables....they just don't make stuff like that anymore!
This wouldn't fit in my small suburban town house anyway. I think you'd probably need a really big, tall, open plan loft apartment for it to work. Probably not best to put it in a kitchen either, the lamps are exposed and the fat and dust will collect and make them overheat and cook the transformers. (possibly)
Hehehe , actually, to be honest I really like the simple, elegant, clean design of it. It's from a period where design was at it's best...eames chairs, e-type jags, Bauhaus tables....they just don't make stuff like that anymore! This wouldn't fit in my small suburban town house anyway. I think you'd probably need a really big, tall, open plan loft apartment for it to work. Probably not best to put it in a kitchen either, the lamps are exposed and the fat and dust will collect and make them overheat and cook the transformers. (possibly) |
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georgec7
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by georgec7 on Aug 25, 2011 22:45:58 GMT 1, Cheers warmgun - any alternative suggestions appreciated!
Cheers warmgun - any alternative suggestions appreciated!
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by boatyb on Aug 25, 2011 23:10:22 GMT 1, this place does my head in... i don't even have a light fixture in the kitchen... and georgec, fluorescent lighting may be best in the kitchen, particularly for serious cooking... having looked at this one long enough - it's actually growing on me...
thanks for striking this subject up - it's one that needed attention on this side... 
this place does my head in... i don't even have a light fixture in the kitchen... and georgec, fluorescent lighting may be best in the kitchen, particularly for serious cooking... having looked at this one long enough - it's actually growing on me... thanks for striking this subject up - it's one that needed attention on this side... |
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by Rolex on Aug 25, 2011 23:17:02 GMT 1, My friend has an original subway box light in his kitchen which not only looks cool but gives great light. It's basically 12inch square x 48inch long , laser cut letters ( subway) on both sides, clear diffuser on bottom so light comes out of bottom & subway letters, two standard fluorescent tubes inside. Made out of ally & hanging on chains. Bought from salvage yard in london for ยฃ250. Try the old cinema shop chiswick high st.
My friend has an original subway box light in his kitchen which not only looks cool but gives great light. It's basically 12inch square x 48inch long , laser cut letters ( subway) on both sides, clear diffuser on bottom so light comes out of bottom & subway letters, two standard fluorescent tubes inside. Made out of ally & hanging on chains. Bought from salvage yard in london for ยฃ250. Try the old cinema shop chiswick high st.
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georgec7
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WTT/WTB little bit off topic...., by georgec7 on Aug 26, 2011 0:05:01 GMT 1, Rolex that does sound cool but more cleaning involved I think - that reminds me I would be willing to swap a nice little rolex for a nice light - I think it's from about 1960 - mid size - think you'd call it an oysterdate - cheers
Rolex that does sound cool but more cleaning involved I think - that reminds me I would be willing to swap a nice little rolex for a nice light - I think it's from about 1960 - mid size - think you'd call it an oysterdate - cheers
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