Peugeot coffee mills: Years before they made the first car, the company was famous for their coffee grinders
Coffee is definitely one of the most popular drinks in the world and in the growing home barista scene, manual coffee mills are making a comeback. Centuries ago, coffee beans were ground using stones, a method that turned out a much coarser product than we are accustomed to today. In the 15th century, spice grinders […]
Dutch ovens: Durable pots that can cook practically anything
Iron has been used for manufacturing cooking tools for thousands of years, and one of the most famous iron cooking vessels is the Dutch oven. The Dutch began making an early form of the vessel in the 17th century. Their method of casting iron was more advanced than other European countries. The dry-sand molds they […]
The Bankers lamp: Green desk lamps with an iconic design
The bankers lamp is one of the most recognizable table lamp designs in the world. It is a style featured in many American films on office desks. The lamp was initially used in libraries, banks and business offices. Today they are widely used in people’s homes, regarded as a perfect fit for a vintage study. […]
Longquan Celadon: A stunning Chinese pottery style which mimics the colors of jade
Longquan Celadon, also known in the West as greenware, is a beautiful type of Chinese porcelain. It was produced in Zhejiang province from around 960 to 1550, and the green items were made for everyday use. Celadon is believed to be a mix of the essences of the moon and the sun which made it […]
Hoosier Cabinets: Saving time and space in American kitchens in the first half of the 20th century
The predecessor of the Hoosier kitchen cabinet was the “baker’s cabinet,” a piece of kitchen furniture popular in the 1800s. The Hoosier cabinet came as an adaptation of the baker’s cabinet, giving it a new form with more storage space. Before the appearance of the modern kitchens with built-in counters and cabinets, the freestanding Hoosier […]
Embroidered silk postcards: Made by French and Belgian women, they were often sent home by soldiers in WWI
Embroidered silk postcards were among the most frequent ways for soldiers to communicate with their families. They first appeared in the German city Krefeld at the end of the 19th century but reached their peak in popularity during World War I. The delicate postcards started gaining fame after being exhibited at the 1900 World Fair […]
Ernest Hemingway – his remarkable home
Ernest Hemingway is one of the greatest writers of 20th century. His biography is presenting that he was a complicated man. Lost in his world of creativity, Ernest found peace from fame in the sleepy little town in Florida, in grand two story villa which today is known as his home. For 10 years this […]
The beautiful glass vases made by Émile Gallé, a leading figure in the French Art Nouveau movement
Although Paris was deeply involved with the beginnings of the Art Nouveau movement, it was not the center of the style in France. The place where Art Nouveau truly made its foothold was Nancy in north-eastern France. The town is particularly known for a number of famous glass-makers who lived and worked there. One name stands […]