This blog will document my second hand, mid-century, and designer treasures. I am a fequent visitor of thrift stores and garages sales. As I build my collection, I hope to encorage others to do the same. Thank you for visiting!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Elise Table Lamps Designed by Pablo Pardo
I found two Pablo Pardo Elise lamps in goodwill today. They were a major steal. The 18" was 1.99 and the 12" was $2.99. They were still in the bubble wrap. Designed in 1998
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Curbside Pickup: 1960s Steelcase Seating
I was driving down a long country road. As I pass the town's firehouse I see a Knoll-ish coffee out of the corner of my eye. I turn around and check it out. There was a large square 1960s Steelcase coffee table (wobbly legs), junky modern office chair, and these two chairs with an attached coffee table by the trash. I took the coffee table off and nabbed these 2 chairs for free. Pushed together they make a nice "loveseat". The naugahyde is in great condition, and so is the steel. they are pictured in these vintage advertisements from Fortune Magazine.
http://midcenturymodernist.com/2009/culture/ephemera/the-steelcase-coordinated-office-approach/
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ice Bucket
Material: Staved Walnut with plastic liner
Manufacturer: Capital Enterprise Co., New York
Designer: Rob Tabco
Purchased at the Gwill Outlet for 99 cents
Lenox Does Modern????
I never knew Lenox made modern things. I found these nice tulip-y candlesticks at goodwill. 50 cents for the pair. Marked 'Designed by Lenox'.
Early Hyalyn Vase #204
If it says Hyalyn, I buy it. Love the stuff. This is an early vase #204. Purchased for $2.99 at Gwill
Lamp
It is very high quality. I found a match in Chicago for $1,100. I don't think it will be purchasing it. Found in The Salvation Army.