Vintage Industrial Furniture at Alfies

If you love vintage industrial furniture, then a visit to Steven Lazarus shop on the first floor will make your heart beat faster. Steven specialises in 20th century lighting and furniture with a strong focus on industrial pieces from the 1920s and 1930s. Find true collector's pieces in his little treasure trove such as Singer factory stools, large theater lights, Jielde lamps, comfy leather chairs and other rare decorative pieces. Last week, he expanded his collection with some fabulous new pieces...

Set of 8 cartridge cases in silver and brass plus 6 large glove hands. Originally moulds for making gloves. 

An industrial table on wheels from Pottery Factory with wooden top. In style of Piet Hein Eek.

1950s coffee table with wood surround and black ebonised legs and a starburst top

A French restaurant sign with blackboard

Rare copper search light on stand

Selection of Jielde Lamps

Find Steven Lazarus on the first floor in unit F017 or visit his website for more stock.

www.alfiesantiques.com

Vintage Family Christmas

Why not try to escape the Christmas stress by treating the whole family to a day out at Alfies? Every woman enjoys getting pampered so book your appointment at Nina's Hair Parlour now!

You can enter Nina's Prize Draw by sending an email to nina@ninasvintageandretrohair.com with ‘Prize Draw’ in the subject line for your chance to win a delightfully crafted up-do?

*Closing date for all entries is 24 December 2009

Make a day of it, bring all the family and let them explore the beauty of all the vintage and antique treasure on offer! See the excited twinkle in their eyes as they discover the beauty of the past, things they have never seen before around every corner of the market. Let the grandparents tell a story or two about their childhood with memories evoked by curious objects.

The knowledgeable dealers at Alfies are always happy to share their expertise. Get your mother to bring along that necklace she has wanted to get re-stringed, Marie Warner at Marie Antiques will be happy to help.

View from Marie Antique's stand

Should the men run out of patience send them to look at the rare vintage plane models at Stephen Lazarus.

An Art Deco wooden plane

Or some incredibley detailed silhoutte paintings from the days before photography even existed at Barry Landsman.

Sillhouette painted on plaster by Houghton & Bruce. Circa 1792-6

Ready for a little rest and a sweet treat? Then head to the Rooftop Restaurant for a nice cup of tea and slice of moist carrot cake. There you can show off your special finds and plan the rest of the afternoon listening to some good tunes delivered by the cool jukebox. Careful though, he'll want one!

Then off you go again, have another wander around searching for that perfect Christmas or New Years' Eve party dress in one of Alfies numerous vintage clothing boutiques. You will be hard pressed to resist those glamourous robes that will make you feel like a Hollywood siren!

Inside Empire Vintage's stand

Now collect your dearest ones, take them home and spare a thought or two for the people celebrating Christmas during difficult times some decades back and recreate your very own merry 'vintage' Christmas with some inspiration, gifts and happy moments found at Alfies.

Alfies also has Gift Certificates that make a great alternative if you still can't make up your mind! They can be spent anywhere in Alfies, are valid for a year and come in denominations of £10, £20 and £50.

Alfies is open right up until 4pm on Christmas Eve, great for last minute shopping!