For Sale: Wegner Style Danish Modern Paper Rope Cord Folding Chair SOLD

I recently acquired this stunning Wegner-inspired corded paper rope folding chair.

The chair is in overall excellent condition.  There are a few marks on the wood from use, but it is still very sturdy and very structurally sound...and extremely comfortable.  And don't forget that classic Danish Modern look!

The twisted paper cord is in excellent shape.  I think the pictures show you just how stellar the rope's condition is.  There is one small spot on the seat area that's a bit brighter than the rest of the cord; I'm guessing it's due to fading; but it's still as strong as all the rest of the cord.

Chair is marked Made in Yugoslavia.

For Sale: Vintage NOMA Christmas Snowman Blowmold Display SOLD

1950's NOMA Christmas Blowmold

Illuminated "SNO-MAN" Snowman Indoor/Outdoor Blow Mold Display

Catalog No. 91

30" Tall

Includes original stake, box and instructions

Here is one big, beautiful and extremely rare vintage Christmas display!

This plastic (probably vinylite) NOMA blowmold display piece features a colorful, festive snowman singing Christmas carols, all the while his trusty companion puppy howls along! The snowman is dressed in a black top hat (decorated with holly), green scarf and red gloves.

For Sale: Vintage MCM Plastic Sphere Terrarium on Stand - SOLD

I recently acquired this fantastic mid-century plastic terrarium.  Although it's yellowed a bit (nothing a can of spray paint couldn't cure), it's still in excellent condition.

The auction starts August 13th, Saturday night.

News from the "I can't leave well enough alone" department

Wow, it's been a whole week or so and I'm already looking at another re-design of this blog.

But there's some good reasoning behind it.  I sell a lot on-line.  OK, perhaps not "a lot", but I do have a few nice things available and I am thinking this blog can be more than just a blog...perhaps it can be a bit of a web store, too.

The thing that worries me is that I really do like blogging and I do have some blog posts that people have found interesting, or at least interesting enough to visit for a bit.  And I like that.  That's one of the biggest reasons why I started blogging in the first place.

So I have to be careful that this next "redesign" I do still has some "bloggy" feel to it, yet still seemlessly incorporates the webstore functionality as well.

We'll see how it goes.  But if there's one thing I can't stand, it's stagnation.  Be it my blog, or my life.

So I'll keep the coffee pot on (actually, a french press) and get a little bit done, a little at a time.

For Sale: Great pair of Atomic bright green lamps - SOLD

How can you look at these lamps and not have your brain just scream "50's Atomic"?

These little nightstand lamps look fantastic and are a great way to bring a bit of brightly-colored 50's decor to your home.

Auction starts Wednesday night. Click the pic to go to the auction.

For Sale: Beautiful Danish Modern Small Bookshelf Unit - SOLD

I love this book shelf!

Its small, compact size is perfect for storing (and even showing off) your books, CDs, DVDs and even magazines.  And the angled shelves are great for letting you see your titles without having to bend down all the time.  And that great MCM/Danish Modern look is wonderful.

I love this shelf so much, I actually have one in my home.  I've had mine for about 10 years and it's still in use, and still in incredible shape.  When I was able to get a second one, I figured that maybe someone out there could use one, too!

Click the pic to go to the auction!

When bad things happen to good Danish Modern

So...what do YOU think?
I just came across this chair at an auction. Do you think this is the original upholstery?  Or even seat cushions?  Maybe it is original but it looks kind of weird to me.
But for some reason...I'm thinking about maybe taking it home with me.

UPDATE: I had to take a pass on the chair.  Someone else started looking at it and turned it over and I got to see what the bottom underneath the seat cushion looked like.  I think "EEWW!!!" should describe its condition.  Later, I found out that the woman who owned this chair used it all the time...

outside...

next to the pool.

Hence, its weathered, dirty, beat-up appearance.  Shame, though.  The chair could have really been something.  I would have loved to have seen it when it was new.

Just got these great retro nesting tables

Picked these up at an auction. Can't wait to get them cleaned to see how nice they (hopefully) are!!!

For Sale: Retro Tiki Conch Shell Brown Drip Glaze TV Lamp: SOLD

There was a time when TV lamps weren't just the decorative items they are today. When televisions first started appearing in homes, there were fears that the low light viewing would damage one's vision. But adding a bit of "ambient light" along with your TV would reduce the risk...hence, the birth of the TV lamp. (see a better history here).

Today, though, TV lamps are highly prized for both their small place in history, as well as the beautiful, decorative pieces they are.



This particular TV lamp for sale is done to resemble a conch shell, and glazed in a beautiful medium-brown glaze, with cream drip glaze accent.

The front of the lamp has a small pocket made to mimic the opening of an actual conch shell.  Perhaps this was meant to hold candy or even a small plant.

The lamp is rather large, measuring about 13 inches long! It's in fantastic condition...not a ding or chip on it! I took a picture of the lamp lit up to show you not only that it still works, but to also show how shiny and reflective the glaze is on the piece! The cord and light socket are in pretty nice condition as well.

I have seen a lot of TV lamps and tried to find one like this or similar online but have never seen or found like this. Don't miss out on a chance to pick up this very nice and possibly rare hard to find lamp while you can. This would look great in any retro, tiki, nautical or beach themed decor.

UPDATED: For Sale: Vintage Western Electric 300B vacuum tube - starting bid $9.99

Well,  I said I was gonna do it.

And here it is:

I can hear your amps going "yum" right now.

This tube is now available.  Click on the pic to get to the listing.  Test results (also included with the tube) indicate that it performs "as new".

UPDATE!!!

 

September 12th, 2011:  I am selling MY LAST ONE!! This is the one I've been wanting to keep, but I think it'll be more appreciated out there somewhere!

Time for a blog overhaul...but just a modest one

I love following the blogs of others.  Their stories, perspectives, experiences and thoughts I almost always find entertaining and thought-provoking.

But a lesser-known influence they have is how their design impacts you.

As a result, I have taken the drastic (in my book, anyway) step of spending a few moments revamping my blog.  The overall results (again, in my book anyway) are that it's:

• cleaner
• lighter
• slightly easier to navigate
• more "visually inviting" (if there is such a thing).

So...what do you think about it? 

For Sale: Mid-Century Modern 3-Piece Chrome Candleholders by BMF: SOLD

Although somewhat common in Germany, these unique candle holders are a rather rare find here in the states.

These chrome candlestick holders are from BMF of Western Germany. This is their 3-piece Combi-Leuchter set, which includes 3 of the chrome candleholders, and 9 candles. This particular set I have available includes all 3 candle holders, but only 7 of the original red candles.

What first struck me about these was the gorgeous low-profile design...definitely mid-century, with its narrow pillar legs, geometric shape and anamorphic bridging between each holder.

What's even more impressive is that they can be stacked and combined with themselves to create a virtually infinite variety of combinations.

As I said, these are available overseas if you'd like more of them, but I'm unfortunately only offering this set of 3.

They are all in all excellent condition and come with their original boxes, as well as the 7 remaining red candles.

Free shipping.