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I need a large gold/brass thing.

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/02/2023 09:26

Redecorated living room, have a small table in the corner but it needs a thing on it.

needs to be quite big… 70cm? Maybe a bit bigger. Also brass/gold at a push oak. Or Navy.

Was thinking a storm lantern or naice vase thing? Had looked at lamps but already have 2 floor lamps that are quite bold.

Any ideas/links would be appreciated

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Ariela · 27/02/2023 11:03

If you can't find what you are looking for, paper mache and spray paint are your friend - my friend has just created a fake 'vase' to go with her newly decorated lounge because she wasn't finding anything big enough.

Corsica2023 · 27/02/2023 11:06

Have a look at Rowen Homes

BeetleyCarapace · 27/02/2023 11:07

Crying out for a stunt pineapple

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/02/2023 13:48

I had thought about spraying something suitable… although paper mache might be a bit beyond me… I’ve not done anything like that in 30 years! 😂

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/02/2023 13:49

A very large shiny one 😂

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blitzen · 27/02/2023 13:54

Tk maxx is usually worth a look for this kind of thing. Not big enough but if you go in store there's usually more of this stuff

www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/furnishings+home-accessories/home-accessories/decorative-accessories/hand-crafted-brass-trefoil-knot-sculpture-18x18cm/p/83122416

Wherehaveallthepopchipsgone · 27/02/2023 15:08

Have a look here if you like quirky things > limitedabode.co.uk

PlatinumBrunette · 27/02/2023 15:17

You need Luxeology! luxeology.co.uk/

Defiantlynot41 · 27/02/2023 15:18

Selection here

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Defiantlynot41 · 27/02/2023 15:19

Currently out of stock but have seen similar in various shops

I need a large gold/brass thing.
LookItsMeAgain · 27/02/2023 15:30

Would any of these work?
Option 1
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Option 3
Option 4
Option 5
Option 6
Option 7
Option 8 (you could get crafty with some masking tape and gold/brassy colour paint to go over the grey paint in this lamp)

LookItsMeAgain · 27/02/2023 15:35

Here is a stunt pineapple lamp:
www.next.co.uk/style/st594887/759317#759317

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/02/2023 16:08

Funnily I went into TKMaxx at lunch time, nothing perfect but along the right lines so will try some other stores

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/02/2023 16:09

Love the way this came up on my phone.

“how lovely….a horse arse” 😂

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/02/2023 16:11

Option 8 is lovely if I painted

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/02/2023 16:14

love the monkey candle holder and the hurricane lamps

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LibertyLily · 27/02/2023 17:27

What kind of thing do you love @Chocbuttonsandredwine ? I'd identify that/those then look for same in brass/gold.

For example, we're into butterflies and birds (collect vintage framed taxidermy ones), art nouveau and aesthetic movement/Oriental stuff so these are always a starting point when looking for something - whether to fill a gap or be a statement piece.

It could be as general as a style or something more specific.

As well as Homesense/TK Maxx, ebay is always a good place to search although again it helps if you have sn idea of what you want!

We found a fantastic large gold monkey lamp in Homesense for £50. Replaced the cheap looking shade with one from Pooky and it looks a million times nicer!

Also, picked up an original bronze Art Nouveau plaque with flowing-haired maiden from The Saleroom for a few £££. Displayed on an inexpensive easel stand from TK Maxx.

No pic of the monkey but I've attached one of the plaque/easel.

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/02/2023 21:57

Nipped to the The Range tonight while DS was at football and bought ALL the things… for about £50. Ridiculous

intention was to try them all and figure which I liked best and return the rest… but I can’t decide, and don’t hate all of them together. The style of the room is kinda 1930’s opulent granny. It’s all velvet, navy and burnt orange with gold…

hmmm not sure

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Littleflowerseverywhere · 27/02/2023 22:07

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 27/02/2023 21:57

Nipped to the The Range tonight while DS was at football and bought ALL the things… for about £50. Ridiculous

intention was to try them all and figure which I liked best and return the rest… but I can’t decide, and don’t hate all of them together. The style of the room is kinda 1930’s opulent granny. It’s all velvet, navy and burnt orange with gold…

hmmm not sure

Yeah that doesn’t work. It’s too much,

honestly I’d keep the cat candle holder thing only on that table. Less is more. You can put a small cube of flowers beside it, or cactus/succulent.

the rest of the stuff you can dot elsewhere. Except the big gold planter, I’d buy a yukka or an aspidistra to put in it, and put it on the floor someplace.

the hurricane lamp can be used outside. It’s not great and the hammered gold slim vase is awful .

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 28/02/2023 08:09

The space just looks really empty without anything. And the cat head is dwarfed in the space.

Agree re vase.

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LookItsMeAgain · 28/02/2023 09:06

Oh, and I'd return anything that you're really not keen on or 100% sure that you actually like. No point in spending money on something that you will look at for the next few years and think "What was I thinking of!" 😊

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Chocbuttonsandredwine · 28/02/2023 10:01

Thanks that’s super helpful.

I thought exactly the same re cat head. Loves it but looks ridiculous with candle coming out of its head 😂

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Campervangirl · 28/02/2023 10:39

Home Sense is where you need to be, part of TK Max

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