Upcycling

Upcycling.......

Is a large part of Arundel Eccentrics.

Our particular style began with our work on Victorian bamboo.
We wondered if it worked on bamboo then why not chests of drawers?

The first chest we painted black and decorated with fish was bought by a NYC antique dealer.

Nass thought I had lost the plot.

The dealer thought it crazy but was happy to take a chance on it.

A few months later she sent us a copy of Architectural Digest.

And there it was.

Gracing the pages of one of the most prestigious interiors magazines in the world.

Since then our trademark look has found it's way onto beaten up items of 1930s and 40s furniture, Victorian pieces, vintage enamel buckets and pots....

Been featured in House and Garden, Homes and Gardens, BBC Homes and Antiques among others, when we often decorated especially for their own projects.

We also respect that if an antique piece can be saved in it's original state...we do just that.

In 2016 Liberty London came upon our furniture and invited us to take our collection to the 4th floor of their
beautiful store.

Imagine that?

In an old warehouse in the backstreets of Arundel behind the chip shop and Coop......and in one of the most well known shops in the world.

We mostly use 19th century images for the decoupage...but sometimes we find an interesting old book that is good to use.

Maybe old maps or music and fun pieces such as the 1915 French soldier's scrapbook... with it's rather risque drawings.

Why black and gold?

It is reminiscent of chinoiserie, which is why we love it so much.....we occasionally work with dark reds and greens which give the same rich finish.

As to the items themselves...the excitement is in...
we just never quite know what we will find....or what will find us..

Beats working for a living

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