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All pieces we restore and refinish have been previously owned and loved and may have some signs of wear, knocks and bumps which just adds character.
This stunning Oak Wood Display Cabinet received a complete Makeover. We have completely stripped back the old finish to the bare wood to a smooth finish and revived it with a couple of coates of 'Mylands' White Wax and buffed it to a mid sheen. The Interior has had the biggest Transformation. The old mahogany interior is gone, we have brightened it up with 'Fusion Mineral Paints' soft yellow 'Prairie Sunset' and some gorgeous Wallpaper featuring yellow Banana Leafs... go to store
This Classic Renaissance Armchair has been completely transformed from a dated look into a modern downsized and reshaped Design. The Back Cushion has been reshaped and downsized to create great comfort and to invite you to lean on and snuggle in. We have reused the Blown Fibre from the original Sofa Cushion. The Seat Cushion has been replaced with a brand new High Density Grade 50's Pink Seating Reflex Foam from 'Livedale' which is indeed a super comofortable perfect... go to store
This Classic Renaissance two seater Sofa has been completely transformed from a dated look into a modern downsized and reshaped Design. The Back Cushions have been reshaped and downsized which invite you to lean on and snuggle in. We have reused the Blown Fibre from the original Sofa Cushions as well as the original Feather filling of the Arm Cushions have been reuesed and reshaped to create great comfort... go to store
This Classic Renaissance three seater Sofa has been completely transformed from a dated look into a modern downsized and reshaped Design. The Boxed Cushions have been reshaped and out of 2 made 3 Back Cushions which invite you to lean on and snuggle in. We have reused the Blown Fibre from the original Sofa Cushions as well as the original Feather filling of the Arm Cushions have been reuesed reshaped to create great comfort. The Seat Cushions have been replaced... go to store
Two beautifully restored iconic Ercol Windsor Dining Chairs, 1960 BS 2056 'Utility' Chairs. Painted in our favourite Fusion Mineral Paint 'Champlain' and waxed with finest Beeswax 'White Wax' by Mylands. The Paint is self sealing and has a built in Top Coat, water and stain resistant and very durable. You can wipe them with a damp soft cloth and a little Soap.
They are both in fantastic condition given their age and with their makeover they look like new and super modern... go to store
This is a Original ERCOL Vintage Headboard for a Single Bed made from Solid Wood with it's beautiful Wood Grain. The Rattan Cane is trending at the Moment and this cute Headboard would definitly brighten up a small Bedroom.
The Headboard has been carefully stripped and painted in Fusion Mineral Paint 'Goddess Ashwaghanda', a neutral pale grey for a soft Touch.
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This charming ERCOL Buffet Sideboard from the 1960's is just a beautifully made traditional Furniture. All the Details with the Sliding Door Latch and the grooved Shelves to Display your treauserd China. The Wood has been stripped with a eco friendly Soda blast method, sanded smooth and refinished with ceveral coats of Mylands White Wax. The Inside of the to Drawers and Cupboards... go to store
ERCOL Desk Kneehole Study Office Table Original Refurbished Mid-Century
was £700 - NOW £595
This is a true Statement Piece, made by Ercol from their original Windsor range from the 1960's. This fabulous Desk would make a lasting impression and an excellent addition to any Home Office/Study and is in immaculate original condition.
We have lovingly restored the solid wood Desk and waxed it for extra protection. 5 Drawers, original key not included... go to store
Just a gorgeous and super stylish 1970’s Cabinet transformed and updated in this amazing deep botanical green ‘Pressed Fern’ from Fusion Mineral Paint. This colour is perfect for modern Day Interiors 👌🏻. The Original Handles have been replaced by these chic diamond shaped Crystal Knobs which give the Cabinet a different feel and a very unique Look. The new Handles also compliment the dark green Tones and the natural Wood. For extra Protection although the Paint... go to store
An early 1960's Ercol Coffee Table or as Ercol was promoting it in a fantastic Broshure from 1965: "Supper Table - This semi oval occasional Table is just right for TV Supper" "Attractive semi oval occasional Table, designed somewhat high having in mind a modern requirement supper by the Fire".
This is Table is Model number 454 and as advertised designated as a Supper Table, these are slightly more rare than the normal Ercol plank tables.
We have carefully stripped the old finish... go to store
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All pieces we restore and refinish have been previously owned and loved and may have some signs of wear, knocks and bumps which just adds character.
White washed Oak, Vintage Wall Mounted Bottle Stand, refurbished, solid wood, white washed and waxed finish, White Bee Stencil, Champlain White by Fusion Mineral Paint... go to store
Red - Mahogany, Vintage Wall Mounted Bottle Stand, refurbished, solid wood, oiled and waxed finish... go to store
Brown - Oak, Vintage Wall Mounted Bottle Stand, refurbished, solid wood, oiled and waxed finish... go to store
More information to each individual item you can find on my Etsy Shop 'CCDesigns79' with an easy click on the desired item.
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A beautiful rustic Drop Leaf Table seats two People and is perfect for a small Kitchen or maybe as well for a Caravan / Holiday Home. Definitely has the charm for a romantic Dinner for Two ;)!
We have carefully sanded the Table Top, bleached it to create a lighter Wood Tone and most of the Table has been painted in Fusion Mineral Paint 'Limestone' to give it this modern Farmhouse Charm. Limestone is a mixture of a soft creamy white and beige white. Just a lovely warm White... go to store
This Antique Chair is in very good Condition with it's original Label. This Chair is believed to have been designed by Josef Hoffmann a Austrian Designer. 'The Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann was a central figure in the evolution of modern design, and a leader in an aesthetic movement born in Europe in the late 19th... go to store
This stunning piece has been Transformed into a mid century modern Dining set, Both the table and chairs have been carefully stripped back to bare wood revealing the famous Ercol Elm, we have bleached the table top and chair seats and revived with linseed oil and waxed for maximum protection and buffed to a mid sheen. We have used Farrow and Ball 'Railings' which is a gorgeous... go to store
This beautiful and very rare Vintage Ercol Colonial Side Table with a single Drawer has been beautifully refurbished. This table is a Original from the 'Old Colonial' and ' Golden Dawn' Range and believed to be manufactured around 1979 and early 80's. However I couldn't find the exact Model No (the same looking Bedside/Lamp Table has Model No. 792 but they are square. The Frame is constructed from solid Beech wood with two Elm Wood Table Top and Shelf... go to store
We are delighted to introduce you to this original G Plan Coffee Table from the E Gomme Tola Librenza Range from the early 1950's or 60's. The gold embossed stamp, see pictures, was used by Gomme on the first range of from 1952 and continued into the sixties... go to store
This stunning Mid Century G Plan Room Divider Shelving Unit made in the 1950's as part of the legendary E Gomme Librenza Tola Wood and Black Range. Constructed using Tola wood, sat upon an ebonised beech plinth, floating ebonised shelves with solid brass rod support and black laminate sliding doors and beautifully finished off with ebonised splayed legs and adjustable brass feet... go to store
This beautiful freestanding mid century Drinks Cabinet has been beautifully created and designed by G Plan from the E Gomme Librenza Range. The Unit has two cabinets with great Storage both with Sliding Doors which would make great space to keep your Bottles if you would use it as a Drinks Cabinet. This Piece dates from the late 1950's and still makes a modern and timless impression. Made from Tola Wood (African Mahogany) with stylish black legs and brass Hardware... go to store
May I introduce you to this beautiful Vintage Treasure!
This super stylish Side- or Coffee Table has a solid Oak Table Top which is sitting on top of stunning black and brass Dansette legs! It is believed to be a 1950's or 1960's Mid Century Furniture, often you see those legs with a Formica Table Top... go store
Another stunning version of the Mid Century G Plan Room Divider Shelving Unit which can be also used as a small Home Office. Dating from the late 1950's this a rare classic MCM Piece from the 'E Gomme Librenza Black Range' made from Tola Wood (African Mahogany) with stylish black legs. The Details of it are amazing the beautifully floating ebonised shelves with solid brass rod support and black laminate sliding doors... go to store
WOW! This stunning mid century retro piece is a 1960s Vintage Herbert E Gibbs Teak Display / Shelving Unit and would make a fabulous Drinks Cabinet. This Unit has two height adjustable glass shelves wit a stylish mirrorred back.
What a stunning 'Burlington' Lamp Console Table from 'Nathan', it's classic and traditional look will suit every living room. The bow legs give the table such a distinctive look – typical of the Nathan brand. The shelf underneath can be used for magazines and newspaper to put away so you can use the lovely Teak table top for a lovely cup of tea or some accessories, candles or a stylish lamp... go to store
Two stunning original vintage Ercol Rocking Chairs made in the 1960's, in dark finish with Fleur De Lys design to the back. Made from solid beech wood to the frame with a solid elm seat. Label no longer present but it is a genuine Ercol piece. The original blue label is still on the back seat. Both chairs are in excellent condition and have been cleaned and buffed with orange oil... go to store
This unique Sidetable is solid wood, Oak and has been beautifully refurbished. Cleaned and stripped back to it's bare wood and painted in the happy colour, a soft yellow called ,Prairie Sunset' by Fusion Mineral Paint. The Finish is matt and cures so hard that it is self sealing, VOC free and very durable... go to store
Another great vintage find is available! This stunning piece is from the 1930's, solid wood and believe it or not in superb condition. All the three drawers are so clean as if they have been never used. The outside received a good cleaning and stripping of the old finish to remove all the marks and scratches shown. To revive the beautiful wood grain of the veneer I have used linseed oil and a beeswax to give it extra protection. It is like brand new again apart... go to store
This headboard will make such a lovely piece for your bed, it's an original Alfred Cox piece and was part of a complete bedroom furniture set. The headboard has been cleaned, carefully sanded with very fine grid sandpaper and then polished with some lacquer polish to give back the shine of it. It's a absolutly beautiful piece and in immaculate condition apart from... go to store
This refurbished vintage Dressing Table has it all, straight lines, stylish, neutral colours mixed with matt black refinished original Hardware to give it a modern and contemporary look. The paint colour is called 'Putty' by Fusion Mineral Paint, a sophisticated neutral that blends beige and grey and grounds any colour scheme. Fusion Mineral Paint has a matt finish and it cures so hard that it self seals, so the finish can be wiped clean with a damp cloth... go to store
This piece of Furniture is a beautifully made solid wood 1940's Chest of Drawers and had a lovely makeover in no other paint than 'Goddess Ashwaghanda' - a grounding neutral. This shade was inspired by the nourishing root of the ashwagandha herb and its full spectrum of ancient healing qualities.
For me this warm and airy colour is perfect for this gorgeous and feminin piece and for the finest wood, which I am convinced is 'Cherry' wood... go to store
This beautiful piece of furniture is just so timeless, it was modern then and still is today! The hole furniture received a deep clean and the old finish has been stripped off and revived with plenty of oil to reignite the natural beauty of the wood. The original brass handles and also the brass feet have been cleaned, polished and buffed to enhance their glow. For the finish the Chest of Drawers has been waxed to protect the new finish! ... go to store
Gosh I am so in love with these two. They look fabulous together. Both pieces have been painted in this earthy colour 'Algonquin' Fusion Mineral Paint. It tends to change the tone depending on the lighting situation. You might spot it on the pictures that it changes from a beige to a brownish-grey tone. I am definitely a big fan of this neutral colour. The interior of the Art Deco Wardrobe has been rearranged to give more useful space... go to store
This unique Hallway Table or Sidetable is solid wood, I have never seen such a piece before. The small little shelf just makes it really special and the lovely Queen Ann style legs make it very elegant and stylish too. This piece has been beautifully refurbished, cleaned and stripped back to it's bare wood and painted in the happy colour, a soft yellow called ,Prairie Sunset' by Fusion Mineral Paint. The Finish is matt and cures so hard that it is self sealing, VOC free and very... go to store
This modern Arm Chair is one of two old Dining Chairs which were worn and tired. I have used this stylish denim fabric, shortened the legs and varnished them with dark walnut by Rustoleum. To finish the whole modern look I have used vintage brass studs. All the worn cushions have been replaced with new upholstery foam to make it very comfortable again. I also love the straight lines and very modern shape of the chair and the navy blue denim makes the look complete... go to store
This tall gorgeous 1940's Chest of Drawers had a lovely makeover the neutral tone 'Goddess Ashwaghanda'. For the first time I have tried the 'white wash technique' to enable the amazing wood pattern to come through and to tone it with just a shade of the paint colour. The wood looks like a soft rainbow of different colours. It all came together beautifully. To protect the finish I have used the finest 'white' wax made in England by 'Mylands', manufactured from the... go to store
Well what can I say, this vintage piece is stunning!!!
What a colour 'Peony' is! A very soft pink, so sweet & stylish. As soon as I saw this stunning Dressing Table the colour 'Peony' pink immediately crossed my mind and Fusion Mineral Paint certainly delivered. All the Draws are painted inside in clean & crisp white also Fusion Mineral Paint called 'Picket Fence'. L O V E the contrast between them two. And not only the new dress is stunning the brand new Brass Gold Cylinder... go to store
Meet the completely refurbished original 1950/60s ‚Beeanese‘ Cabinet! I love everything about it, the shape, the size, the style and that it is an original retro piece. A tall chest with drawers and a cabinet unit by the british maker ‘Beeanese’. The original label is still in the door. For this piece I decided to use the gorgeous colour 'Duckeggblue', a chalk paint by 'Annie Sloan' and the hardware I have replaced with the beautiful white ceramic handles from Pushkahome... go to store
This modern Arm Chair is one of two old Dining Chairs which were worn and tired. I have used this stylish denim fabric, shortened the legs and varnished them with dark walnut by Rustoleum. To finish the whole modern look I have used vintage brass studs. All the worn cushions have been replaced with new upholstery foam to make it very comfortable again. I also love the straight lines and very modern shape of the chair and the navy blue denim makes the look complete... go to store
My gorgeous two mirroring retro pine wood Bedside Cabinets have been lovingly refurbished. The cabinets were built in 1998 and are still in outstanding condition as they are solid wood. The pine wood has been cleaned, sanded down smoothley and cleaned again before they got their new look of the gorgeous warm soft aubergine - lilac colour 'Emile' by Annie Sloan... go to store
This beauty has been my skill piece, my proud addition to what was a bad repair. I had to replace the desk shelf and the back of the bureau as the old repair wasn't up to standard. Now it's all restored to a sturdy vintage writing bureau which will hopefully be used for a lot of years to come. The interior has also been painted in the modern neutral Fusion Mineral Paint Damask... got to store
This piece of furniture deserved to be brought back to life. What do you think? The cabinet has been lovingly refinished in white smooth chalk paint. Before it has had a deep clean and then sanded and cleaned again. The feet have been left bare to give it a modern look. The lovely details in the door and either side of the cabinet have been given a distressed look and also some of the corners... go to store
The Vintage Stool is completely refurbished from head to toe. Cleaned and stripped. The wood has been varnished in the colour Beech and the old worn fabric has been replaced with this lovely fluffy faux... go to store
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All pieces I restore and refinish have been previously owned and loved and may have some signs of wear, knocks and bumps which just adds character.
These two stunning looking vintage metal Oil Drum Lanterns will brighten up every home or garden with their industrial & rustic look. The inside of both lanterns have been spray painted with the vibrant orange colour to give them an illuminating contrast... go to store
How cool is this retro drinks trolley/tea cart from the mid century. This vintage gold coloured aluminium 'CareFree' trolley was made in Manchester somewhere around the 1950's-60's. A timeless design and a great thing to have. There is a company called Kaymet London Ltd who still produces trays just like these. The trolley is very light and easy to move around and it has three tiers, the bottom two are fixed and the top one is removable to serve the drinks to your lovely guests... go to store
More information to each individual item you can find on my Etsy Shop 'CCDesigns79' with an easy click on the desired item.
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About Me
About me
My work & passion
My work & passion
My name is Cornelia, but everyone calls me Conny. I was born in 1979 in Switzerland and grew up in the gorgeous village called Schmerikon directly at the lake of Zurich with my parents and my two older sisters. I feel myself very lucky to have had a very sheltered upbringing and to have grown up in this beautiful countryj full of mountain
My name is Cornelia, but everyone calls me Conny. I was born in 1979 in Switzerland and grew up in the gorgeous village called Schmerikon directly at the lake of Zurich with my parents and my two older sisters. I feel myself very lucky to have had a very sheltered upbringing and to have grown up in this beautiful countryj full of mountains and lakes.
In 2012 I met my now husband and moved to Manchester England in 2013 to be with him, my step son and my little furry cocker spaniel daughter Belle. We live in the picturesque suburb called 'Worsley' right next to the Bridgewater Canal and the Worsley Woods. England has lots to explore, so much history and traditions to learn about and beautiful sceneries to discover. I feel again blessed to be able to experience life in a different country and to expand my horizon.
After 23 years of working in different companies as an Office Administrator and our unfullfilled dream of having children I have finally discovered my passion.
And this was the beginning of CC Designs 79... Come with us on our journey.
"Cornelia x"
My work & passion
My work & passion
My work & passion
I am constantly looking out for old unique furnitures, decors or even things out in nature to bring back home and use it as decoration. I can spend hours in a antique, vintage, charity shop or at a flea market. There are so many treasures out there which are not wanted anymore or just forgotten which are waiting for people like me giving
I am constantly looking out for old unique furnitures, decors or even things out in nature to bring back home and use it as decoration. I can spend hours in a antique, vintage, charity shop or at a flea market. There are so many treasures out there which are not wanted anymore or just forgotten which are waiting for people like me giving them some love again. Everything and everyone deserves a second chance right? Older furintures are often solid wood and built very sturdy better then furnitures you buy today. I normally aim for simplicity, contemporary, retro and rustic styles but with every piece or project it’s different and manifests in its own individual design. Therefore all my pieces are unique. I am definitely immediately drawn to all my pieces and have a vision of what to do with them, it's 'Love & vision at the first sight'!
"Finding old treasures and giving them a new life & look!"
Since we established Cornelia Contemporary Designs I am so excited every day to work on my projects, I love refinishing and restoring furnitures, caravans or homes, to see them transform and see them changing from something old and dull into something new and bright and the fact to visually see the outcome of my work. I also did an upholstery course at the 'Ministery of Upholstery' school in Manchester to get a basic knowledge for this lovely work and to keep learning new skills to widen my service. Please read my blog above on my website 'Upholstery Workshop'. The next course is already in planning...
Also in my blogs you can find some Home DIY inspirations. I am always tweaking something or have a DIY project on the go at home, I just love to create a cosy, warm and loved home. And most of the time it's all in the 'little things', sometimes it's just a layout, or a little bit of paint to improve and change your home big style.
I love working with the things you already have before spending a lot of money...
"It's the little things"
My Inspiration
My work & passion
My Inspiration
I always had a passion and an eye for home accessoires & designs and love for harmony and a cozy home. I think this is something I grew up with as my mum is probably the one who inspired me the most. Everything at my parents home is decorated with love, from the entrance, hall, livingroom up to the loft and into the garden. She is definit
I always had a passion and an eye for home accessoires & designs and love for harmony and a cozy home. I think this is something I grew up with as my mum is probably the one who inspired me the most. Everything at my parents home is decorated with love, from the entrance, hall, livingroom up to the loft and into the garden. She is definitely super creative and I have learned a lot from her. But not to forget my dad, he is always full on with his own DIY projects which all turned out beautifully and his garden he designed. And my husband has a flair and eye for design too, we designed everything together in our newly extended home and I appreciate his inputs as he has a different eye. He also helps me with all the tools I am using to use them correctly a lot of which we inherited of my lovely father in law. He was very 'handy', knew a lot and helped me so much with DIY projects and decoratings around the house and also had such a beautifully kept garden. I always felt I was a bit like him. And my dear mother in law is super with sewing and knitting, and thanks to her I have a sewing machine to use anytime...
And daily life, nature, my surroundings and people inspire me every day. In my spare time I spend a lot of time outdoors exploring, hiking, swimming, walking with our lovely dog Belle, my Family and Friends. Nature and Family are giving you so much if not everything we need.
Big thanks to all of you for the support and believing in me!
"Find beauty in everything"
"There is beauty in everything
just not everybody sees it"