Lifestyle Magazine
No 1 quintessential duckeggBLUE
15 January 2009
Ever spent hours scouring a dusty antique store for that one quintessential piece? quintessential duckeggBLUE has made the search far simpler, bringing together all the very finest finds in to one seriously stylish boutique. The premise behind the new store is posing questions such as “what is the quintessential farmhouse table?” and “what is the quintessential armchair?” and then supplying the perfect answers. Their eclectic collection features everything from reconditioned French industrial furniture, heady candles, chic little notebooks and quirky napery.
Salvaged from all sorts of unusual locations, most of the pieces have an intriguing past. Those seeking a unique slice of local history can pick up a row of circa 1940 leather seats from the Ensemble Theatre or delight the kids with a vintage Santa-shaped fairy floss machine from Luna Park. There are also gems from further afield including a Russian army gym vault, English railway signs and cruise era travel cases decorated with stickers from countless exotic ports.
When decorating, quintessential duckeggBLUE provides an inspiring starting point, with sublime centrepieces and unique accents for any room. Browse the store and you’ll find an assortment of unique furniture, such as hand carved 1880’s parlour chairs, lovingly restored and recovered in striped French cotton to deliver a look that is both classic and contemporary. You’ll also discover vintage industrial light shades, funky hand printed wallpaper from Deborah Bowness and delicate Victorian glass taxidermy jars, perfect for displaying treasured items.
With so many items to fall in love with, what’s in store changes rapidly and every visit unearths a new delight. To help anyone on the hunt for a particular piece, duckeggBLUE’s finders will also keep their eyes out for the quintessential example.
quintessential duckeggBLUE. 497 Darling Street, Balmain. Phone 9810 4330. www.duckeggblue.com.au
