Dublin: Oxfamhome profiled in The Irish Times
Monday, February 9th, 2009
Photograph: David Sleator for the Irish Times
The Dublin Oxfamhome shop and Oxfam’s retail manager John Adams were recently the subject of a very interesting profile in The Irish Times, by journalist Fiona Tyrrell.
The shop, which is conveniently located on the capital’s antiques strip, attracts a very varied clientele – first-time homeowners and landlords looking to make some savings, antique dealers looking for some hidden treasures and young hipsters looking to bag a retro chic sideboard. Donors are just as varied. Oxfamhome recently got a delivery from the Grand Hotel in Malahide, which is undertaking a revamp.
The headboards, mirrors, bedside lockers and desks have been walking out the door.
The selection on offer at the shop is eclectic and the prices attractive. A new-looking Phillips CD player with speakers has a price tag of €35. TVs cost around €50. Futons are from €100, three-piece suites from €150 and a vintage Singer sewing machine costs €40.
