Laurel Floor Lamp

I am having amazing luck finding Laurel lamps. They are pretty rare, yet I have been finding about one a week for the past month. Most recient find is highly prized, selling for big bucks in NYC. It has a neat feature in that the height of the lamp can be adjusted. I payed a measly $6.99.

James Tufts Boston Tripple Plated Silver Candleholder

Ok, so this isn't really my style, but I do recognize a good quality antique when I see it. James Tufts was a silver manufacture from 1875-1915. This is a ornate Victorian candlestick. Similar ones have sold so big bucks. I am glad I didn't pass it up. Only 99 cents.

Stanley Roberts Inc Flatware

I was very happy for this find. I needed a bigger set of flatware, and I wasn't happy with new sets. I found this complete set of 50 pcs in the boutique part of the goodwill for $14.99. They 1/2 brass 1/2 stainless. The pattern is Goldtone manufactured by Stanley Roberts Inc. They look mid-century. Most were still in there original plastic and never used. They are fun to make starburst patterns with :)

Teak Bullet Lamps

I found this pair of teak bullet table lamps in goodwill the other day. $3.99 each. Now I need to find a nice set of small drum shades

Laurel Table Lamp

Brass Laurel table lamp with walnut inlay. Purchased from a Connecticut Government Surplus store. $16.99

3 Krueger Fiberglass Shell Chairs

Nice vintage shell chairs similar to herman miller. These are stackable. $0.99 each at the GW Outlet

Other New Goodies

I picked up a few other intersting things this Thrusday

Vintage Hamertone Round Ticket Carousel

Brass Lama on Rosewood Plaque (vingtage MCM)

Clawson Fused Glass and Teak Bookend (vintage MCM)

WMF Cromargan Steel Salt Cellar Made in Germany

The Spirt of Family Photo Book

Another Laurel Lamp

I have been having good luck lately. Laurel lamps are fairly hard to come by, but I just found another. This was in the bin at the goodwill outlet. It was burried under a pile of junk, covered in dust, the piece that holds the shade on was missing, and the mounting piece was bent. Luckly I was at the outlet where they don't care what you do (it's the last step before the dump). I canablized a junky lamp for the missing pieces (all generic and mass produced the parts made by laurel are in excellent condition). The lamp is cast brass, and it has very thin walnut veneers on the base. It cleaned up well and all the veneers are in great condition. A similar one is selling online for $595 on sale for $295. I purchased mine for $3.99

Laurel Lamps

Another good find at the thrift store today. I found a perfect match to one of my vintage laurel floor lamps. This puppy was marked $6, but it was the color of the week so it was 50% off. I snagged it for $3.

Now I just need to find a nice pair of vintage shades (I borrowed these shades from another pair of lamps)

Gen-U-Wine Knoll Chair

I found this authentic Knoll chair at one of the local thift shops today. It is has the original paper label from the Knoll Corporation and a sticker from Art Metal Inc.  It is extremely heavy. I purchased it for a bargin at $7. I haven't been able to find this model anywhere online. It's either rare, crap, or custom :)

Pair of Art Bronze Statues

I found this pair of modern bronze sculptures in the wild
Marked Rembetsy with an old embossed label
New labels saying 1940
The base of the female figure has "Garue" carved into it. Its an old carving
I believe they are by Peter Rembetsy, but not certain.
I was amazed these were donated, let alone still sitting on the shelf.
They were remarkably cheep; less than taking a date to Mc D's

Aluminum and Mahogony Ice Bucket

MCM icebucket made of solid mahogony and aluminum. It is very heavy. Found at goodwill for $2.99

Paul Gordon Lamp

I found this nice lamp in goodwill about 2 weeks ago for $2.99. It's by a studio potter named Paul Gordon. It was handmade probably in the 60's. Danish modern styling.

Reggiani Floor Lamp

I found this nice funky floor lamp the other day. $9.99

Update 11/18/09: I just found out this is a Reggiani lamp from the 1970's.  I like it even more now.

Nambe Studio Candlesticks

Knoll Table

I believe this is a Knoll table. It is very well made. The top is made out of the same material lab coutertops are constructed of. Found at Gwill for $6.99

Chase Brass & Copper Company Bud Vase

I found this bud vase in goodwill today. I was manufactured by the Chase Brass & Copper Company. It was designed by Ruth and William Gerth. It is concidered a transitional style in between art deco and mid-century modern. It was manufactured from 1933-1940. I got it for a steal at $0.99

MCM McCoy Floraline Vase

A nice mid-century vase made by McCoy under the floraline band.

Rosenthal-Netter

I found this Eames Era Rosenthal vase in goodwill. It still has the original paper label. Someone didn't know what it was because it was only priced for 49 cents.

Thomas Meek Watercolours from 1951

I found these two watercolours in goodwill. Both have a midcentury feel to the brush strokes. One is a scene from Glouster and the other is of Nantucket. Both were painted in 1951. I payed ~$10 for the two.

One Goodwill, Amazing Finds

Mid-Century Modern Teak Candlesticks

Napier Art Deco Cream and Sugar Set

 Teapot (Unmarked)

Russel Wright Iroquois Coffee Cups

Franciscan Gravy Boat

California Modern Bowl

Bauer Pottery Planter

Idiots

So I found this bronze statue in goodwill by accident. I saw a carved ebony bird which was intersting(?), when I notices a silver statue sitting next to it. It has too much detail and character to be some super mass produced garbage like you would find at Homegoods. I picked it up, and it was heavy. I though, this has to be a 'bronze'. Sure enough, I scratched the uneven silver paint off with my thumb nail. My next though was "what idiot would spray paint a bronze statue". The character and patina of a bronze statue is awe inspiring, yet someone out there thought "Hey you know what would make this better? A top coat coat of silver flake." I managed to get most of the paint off without damaging the underlining patina. It feels good to know that I saved this piece of art, and will cherish it.

Curbside Pickup

I was with my friends driving thought town on the way to pick apples. When we see what looks like a garage sale, and out in front is a molded plywood chair. I say "IS THAT A HERMAN MILLER CHAIR?". I whip the car to the side (the quality of the parking was questionable). We dash across the street. When we get there we see that it is not a garage sale, but these guys are clearing out a building, and throwing everything out!!!!!!!!! They said we could take whatever we wanted. Turns out it wasn't a herman miller chair, but a similar looking Plycraft chair designed by George Mulhauser. We also picked up a fiberglass Origami chair by Paul McCobb, a painting/montage by S.Hall(no idea who this is), and two midcentury modern rosewood and naugahyde bench/coffee tables/ottomans. Whoever originally bought this furniture had great taste.

Georges Briard Glass Tray

I found this Georges Briard glass tray with wooden handles at the goodwill outlet. It was in a huge bin that people were tossing stuff in. Its amazing it didn't break. It cost me 59 cents per pound. lol yes that's right you pay for stuff by the pound at the outlet.

Early American Modern Arm Chair

I have been eyeing this early modern American armchair at the goodwill outlet for 3 weeks. It was is discusting shape. The vinyl was caked in dirt and dust, and the lower cusion was covered over with green floral fabric (from curtains). I thought I could feel the original vinal seat under the curtain but I wasn't certain. I talked them down to $2 because it would take a lot of work to get it back in good shape. It took about 1 &1/2 hours to take appart the seat, remove the fabric, and scrub the vinyl. I was happy all the work payed off. After getting the fabric off, I found that a seam on the seat had ripped. I put duct tape on the underside of the vinyl for now. I may try to re-sew it from the inside, but not now. 

The chair is solid (and I mean solid) oak. It is upolsterd with two colors of vinyl; creame and brown. The bend in the back legs, tilting forward of the front legs, and contoured seat give it a great modern look. 

Ernest Sohn Siamese Teak End Wood Cutting Block

This is a beautiful cutting block by Ernest Sohn. Has original care instructions lable. Found at goodwill for $4

New Lamp

I picked up this new lamp this weekend at the goodwill outlet. I think it is a Marc Bellaire lamp but I cannot comfirm it

Splat Glass Bowl

I don't know much about this, but it looks cool. It might be fostoria, but I don't know.

Carstens Atelier

West German Pottery with original paper label