GJ's Emporium

15/10/2026

Working on a very large pine wooden coffin ⚰️ I am certainly not ready to be in one thou like this 🤣
This one is probably going black outside, red inside with shelves maybe lights aswell

* If it’s something you want and maybe in a different colour let me know asap*

Going into primer shortly.

07/10/2026

Another dresser picked up today…. The top will not be used as in poor state, the base will become a lovely sideboard.

06/10/2026

She’s Done & What a beauty she is ❤️ fabulous Retro Kitchenette

Completely stripped, cleaned, sanded, primed and then painted
Basically like new now and ready for its new home

Historical Details
• Manufacturer: It was manufactured by Blue Gate Products Ltd., which operated out of Harold Hill, Essex (part of Greater London).
• Era: These freestanding freestanding larders, kitchenettes, and "maidsaver" cabinets were primarily produced during the 1950s and 1960s.
• Design Legacy: The "Pride-O-Home" brand was the specialized kitchen furniture division of the prominent British mid-century furniture maker Beautility Furniture. They were celebrated for their practical layout additions, typically featuring sliding glass top panels, built-in cutlery drawers, and pull-out or fall-front Formica/enamel preparation surfaces

05/10/2026

Finally in primer 😜…. This has been a labour of love striping the paint off … sadly it had been painted in the past straight onto a non sanded or primed original surface causing peeling so total stripped 😓… hopefully be finished this week 😎👍

01/10/2026

The restoration has started … cleaning off 50-60 years of grime, sanding and fresh paint soon.
Brass fittings cleaned and the door rails removed and cleaned of paint and grime.
Colours have been chosen so keep an eye out for the finished item soon

27/09/2026

New Web Site up and running thanks to Rhydian Gibbs web design

https://www.gjs-emporium.com

Shop current one-off restored, upcycled and unusual furniture available from GJ's Emporium in South Wales.

19/09/2026

More projects collected today …. Keeping busy

17/09/2026

It’s that time of year…. Hedgehog houses are in demand … busy busy busy building 🦔 🦔 🏠

15/09/2026

Another little project finished 🔨🪵
Made this custom jacuzzi side table for my sister. Really happy with how it turned out!
If you’re after something custom-made for your home, drop me a message 👍

10/09/2026

Finished this lovely Solid Vintage Corner chair today
Looks amazing 🤩