George Nelson for Aubock Wire Company, NOT!

I found this little gem of a table at a thrift store for $12. It was missing the glass top, so I walked to the beach, picked up some driftwood boards, and cut them to size.

NOT Designed by George Nelson in the 1950s

If you want the story with all the gruesome detail go here...
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Gyokusendo Copperware Teapot

When I saw this in the bin I immediately knew it was something very special. At first I thought it may have been Tiffany, but then I saw the Japanese Chop.

After some research I found it was made by Gyokusendo Copperware. The company has been in business in Japan since 1816 making hand hammered copper objects. A new teapot today could run $720+ USD.

I was thrilled to purchase it for $4.99.

FINALLY, A KITCHEN TABLE!

FINALLY, A KITCHEN TABLE! I have been scouring the earth (craigslist, thrift stores, used office furniture stores, and the curb) for a kitchen table for the last 4 months. I finally found something I liked. I know it's not modern, but it gets along well with the Saarinens.

Cast Iron base from an estate sale
Marble top from a craigslist seller

New Furniture! Drexel & Baker

Dresser: Drexel Profile Furniture Line designed by John Van Koert. In production from 1955-1961. Purchased in Goodwill for $80.

Mirror: Made by Baker Furniture Company. Solid brass (not hollow). I ripped two holes in my wall trying to hang it. I decided it was safer to rest it on something. Purchased in Goodwill for $7.99. It matches this bed

Jens Risom Chair

Walnut Chair designed by Jens Risom
$12.99 at goodwill

Lightolier Pendent designed by Gerald Thurston

Dropped and broken a few days after this picture was taken
$5 at and Estate Sale

Ultra Rare Laurids Lonborg Bowl HR 5

Very very well made
The underside of the bowl is a soft birch to prevent sliding and scratching
The inside bottom is Zebra wood
The sides are made of perfectly cut rings of reed

A Fausing Denmark Enamel Bowl

Nice design, but not much about the company on the interwebs
$1 estate sale

Iroqois Casual Serving Bowl designed by Russel Wright

$5 @ estate sale

Kastrup Holmgaard Glass Bowl

$1 and an antique store that was closing
made in Denmark