The wonderful thing about vintage pieces is the level of attention paid to its design.
Little touches done not because they had to but because they could. Like this 1960s vintage Tupperware colander, a piece of kitchenalia which is in daily use in the Charles household.
Picked up for 50 cents at the local Op Shop, this piece appeals not just because of its frugal price tag.
Yes, a very useful household item, but take a look at the decorative pattern the holes marked in the base - a geometric snowflake.
Another thing remarkable about this piece is the stamp - made in Australia.
Unfortunately Nick and Nora have not been able to find out much about Tupperware's manufacture in Australia but Nora seems to recall that in the mid-1990s a dealer telling her that Tupperware stopped local production about 10 years earlier.
She'd love to hear from anyone who can shed light on Tupperware's history in Australia. Nora has found out that an entrepreneurial man by the name of Chris Paton - is not only credited with bringing Tupperware to Australia but is also considered to be the father of the Australian macadamia nut industry - true story.
But if the functionality and the plain aesthetic value of this vintage Tupperware is not appealing enough, take a look what an artist has re-engineered for this perfect piece of petrochemical.
The artist is Tony Meredith a talented furniture and product designer. Do take a look at his web site and his work. It's delightful.
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