Not quite as stunning as the 100 year old wood versions I’ve had before, but I’m still drawn to the industrial edge of the steel blue/gray leather-textured metal and chrome pulls of this one. The labels have an alphabetical name system on one side, but when I flipped them over I discovered that they’re cut… [Read More]
Found: Eames Side Chair
I love love love the “Seafoam Green” color (one of the rarer colors) of this vintage Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass shell side chair: So tempted to keep this one for myself. Story time: my dad walked into my apartment the other day, saw this chair, and said, “My parents used to have chairs like… [Read More]
What I’m Currently Working On…
True to form, I have no “before” picture of these two 1960’s aluminum tables I purchased from Craigslist about a year ago. This “in-process” picture will have to suffice – the ugly weathered portion on top is what the rest used to look like: The tables are currently painted with the iron metallic surfacer… [Read More]
Found: Domino Mobler Teak Desk
I think this desk is pretty nifty with its two-toned teak wood and adorable twin brass keys (which, by the way, it’s a miracle were still to be found since you NEVER see this desk with its keys!). At the same time, I was a little sad after I bought it. Since I buy most… [Read More]
Found: Vintage Alvar Aalto Chairs
I found these chairs in a group of 15 and quickly recognized the chair in the picture as Chair 66 by Alvar Aalto. This chair was originally designed in the 1930’s, but these were sold by ICF from 1962 onward. I’m not exactly sure how old the ones I have are. It was quite the… [Read More]