Items Bought On The Show
My place on Four Rooms came about when one of Channel 4's researchers
visited my gallery in September 2009, I think they had heard through
the grapevine that not only was I sublimely good looking but I also
knew my "onions". I was approached to take a screen test to see how
gorgeous or gruesome I looked in front of the camera. Of course I
looked simply stunning and told them that they didn't need to waste
time on a screen-test when all they needed was to put me in front of a
mirror. Things moved on rapidly and in the mid 2010 we filmed the
pilot and in the deepest mid-winter we started filming the actual
series.
Four Rooms has broken the mold when it comes to TV coverage featuring
antiques and collectibles and has delightfully shaken off the
perceived fustiness of the industry. Dare I say that watching Four
Rooms and then watching any of the current batch of Antique Programmes
can be likened to watching Barcelona play football and then popping to
see your local Sunday league runabout. That's why I joined the
programme because I knew it was something very special.
This page will show the items I have bought on the show as well as the
Über-cool pieces I had in my room.
Please click on an item for more information ...
Female Form Chair
Despite exhaustive research, we have not found any definitive information regarding this chair, although you would be surprised at how many search results are generated by the words “woman”, “legs” and “bottom”!
See this piece in my gallery.
Undulation, France, 2011
"Undulation 2" Unique Sideboard by Aymeric Lefort, France, 2011 Commode "Undulation 2" sideboard with two doors in Sycamore and Ebony, Unique Piece. As with his limited edition "Commode Undulation", the fitting of the wood and layout are designed to play tricks on your eyes. The artist was thinking about making this an ‘edition’ piece too, but after making this and realising just how hard it was, he thought that it should remain unique!
See this piece in my gallery.
“Hand” Table, France, 1970s
Another piece purchased because I loved the quirkiness of the design. I think maybe I just have a “thing” for anthropomorphic design (big words, I know, but I just can’t help myself).
See this piece in my gallery.
Chrome Chair, Brazil 1960s/70s
Whilst not a traditional Brazilian style – most people expect exotic woods – these chrome and leather chairs are extremely comfortable and are another fine example from L’Atelier, the super-studio founded by Jorges Zalszupin in 1959.
See this piece in my gallery.
Chrome and Glass Spiral Table, 1960s
Chrome and glass spiral 'Anaconda' type table in the style of Paul Tuttle, one of our favourite American designers. This table always makes me want to get out a small flute and play to it.
See this piece in my gallery.
Futurist Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Design meets the Daleks, although there won’t be any exterminating done here. This lamp can’t go up or down stairs either.
See this piece in my gallery.