Godwin Vaughan

Godwin Vaughan is concerned with "producing beautiful objects for modern life whilst staying true to design and production sensibilities employed by our inspirations".

Their online store is a beautiful collation of new and old items curated in a contemporary way.

I particularly like their grid blankets; knitted in Scotland from 100% virgin extra fine Geelong wool.

A silver-plate Jugendstil tea-strainer designed and produced in Germany is unchanged since the 1920's and is an Art Nouveau classic.

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