Who was Pavel Semyonovich Zhukov?
Pavel Semyonovich Zhukov (Simbirsk, 1870 – Leningrad [St Petersburg], 1942) was a renowned Russian photographer who had a career spanning several decades. As he was brought up by his aunt who was married to the...
Inspiration
Out of inspiration? Please have a look around on this page. We like to showcase our inventory! Have fun.
Any questions? Get in touch!
WHO WE ARE
Alina (Spain), Bas (The Netherlands) and Oksana (Ukraine) are searching for hidden gems in former Soviet republics and Mid-Century Modern "stuff" for you to enjoy!
Without a doubt ALINA loves bas-reliefs and sculptures. The more obscure the better.
BAS is a 'map freak'. He can be found in his studio looking at details of maps all day.
OKSANA is lighting up about old music records and loves to drive through little towns, searching for exceptional items from the past.
FOLLOW OBLOMOV ART FOR MORE INSPIRATION
We post pictures of new items, stories from our travels. Interior shots, everything that ticks the "Oblomov Art" boxes: vintage, mid-century, rough, antique, Central Europe, Japanese, Soviet-era, clocks, ceramics, West-German vases, big glassware collections from The Netherlands (Leerdam for example), small furniture, stools, lounge chairs, you name it!
OUR INVENTORY
Oblomov Art is always on the lookout for ordinary objects with a good story and extraordinary objects from places no-one can visit anymore. Unique decorative items, those are our trade. Follow our journey and view our expanding inventory.
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Vintage botanical illustrations from Oblomov Art
Vintage botanical illustrations are a popular choice for decorating homes, as they bring a touch of natural beauty and elegance to any room. These illustrations, which depict various plants and...
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Big Gear from The Old Days: The Kharkovchanka
A new article in this "Big Gear from The Old Days" series is about the Kharkovchanka (Харьковчанка, translates to "Woman of Kharkov") – an Antactic off-roader from the 1950s. The Kharkovchanka...
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A little collection of enamel (hazard) signs from the Eastern Bloc
Enamel hazard signs were a type of sign commonly used in Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War to indicate the presence of potential hazards such as radiation or chemical...
