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Found: Pair of Vintage Brass And Glass Étagères

August 12, 2013 by Brynne 13 Comments

This is why I don’t keep all the things I love.

Because I just absolutely adored this vintage brass étagère I had last summer:

Found Vintage Brass Etagere

It’s inherent Scarface-factor, the brass (duh), the 1980’s curves… It’s my humble opinion that I parted with it much too cheaply.

But, I am even more deeply, madly, wildly, truly in love with this pair of brass étagères I just recently purchased, styled, and photographed:

Found Vintage Brass Etagere

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Found Vintage Brass Etagere3

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Like, whoa.  It’s like looking back on a childish crush after you’ve met the man of your dreams…  Or contemplating drinking instant coffee instead of French pressed… I’ve moved on. Grown up. And now, only twin brass and glass étagères command my affection!

Although apparently my mind immediately mentally converts “étagère” to “swanky-fab-place-to-store/display-alcohol”.  But you have to admit, it’s a great look.

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I knew from the instant I laid eyes upon these étagères that I needed to hang black and white abstract artwork inside the largest shelf space.

The only problem was that I didn’t actually have any black and white abstract art at hand.

What I did have were two same-sized pieces of art that I liked and didn’t want to harm in any way.

Some very large sheets of blank paper.

And some black electrical tape.

Styling Secret #1
I wrapped the canvases with the paper like a present and slapped some electrical tape across the surface in a very postmodern, and what I hoped would pass for artistic, fashion.  Necessity is the mother of…modern art?

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P.S. I actually just realized that what my “masterpieces” are missing is a messy signature scrawled in the bottom corner in black sharpie.  It’s not art without a signature.  You can sign anything and call it art.  Off to sign these babies and catapult to instant fame!

Gold Cocktail Set 2

Styling Secret #2
That lovely “tray” isn’t a tray at all.  It’s a framed vinyl record of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”!

Gold Cocktail Set

Bar

Styling Secret #3
We were out of whiskey.  And that lovely starburst decanter has always been a complete teetotaler, and is not, in fact, full of scotch.  Do you know what looks enough like liquor to get by in cases like this?  A mixture of coffee and water until you reach the right color, that’s what.  Just don’t forget that it’s faux-liquor and mix it into a cocktail by mistake! 😉

Articulated Wooden Hands 2



Styling Secret #4
Articulated wooden hands. I’m declaring these the “bird” of 2013.  Put a hand on it.  In all seriousness, I love that these bring in a darker natural element, so any wooden object can serve the same purpose.  Another secret to take away:  differing heights.

Brass Swan Bookend

Vintage Brass Spiral Candlesticks

Fluted Brass Bowl



Martini Glasses

Styling Secret #5
Thrift stores.  And brass. (I looove all the different brass patinas going on!)  Nearly all of my glassware comes from thrift stores, usually for $1 to $2 per glass.  The brass swan bookend and fluted bowl were each 99 cents from Goodwill.  I think I paid around $7 for the pair of mid century spiral candlesticks.  You can find the most fabulous and unique accessories in a thrift store if you go in with an open mind!  Also, hoard things for later use 😉
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Vintage Brass Etagere & Vintage Brass Trunk

Speaking of brass, I absolutely adore the deep patina of this vintage brass trunk juxtaposed against the shiny lacquered brass of the étagères.  I may have died and gone to brass heaven.  (It’s like real heaven, but with streets of brass and shiny little brass animals hopping all over the place.)

So what do you think???

Do you want to join me in brass heaven (after blissfully dying from a brass-overdose, of course)? Do you like my sly little styling secrets? Do you agree with me that disconcertingly realistic wooden body parts are going to be the new “it” thing in decorating? Let’s chat!

Brynne
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Filed Under: Craigslist, Found Tagged With: Vintage Furniture

Comments

  1. Kiki says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    OMG!!! Love! Are you keeping this brass beauty?

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      August 13, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Alas, no! I've resigned myself to passing these on as well! I'm just waiting for someone to snatch them up now 🙂

      Reply
      • wadia Khan says

        July 25, 2016 at 7:44 pm

        what is the cost for the pair of brass etagere. I am living in Canada.

        Reply
        • Brynne says

          July 25, 2016 at 9:55 pm

          I’m sorry, these are no longer available.
          Best,
          ~ Brynne

          Reply
  2. Christine says

    October 17, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Hi Brynne–these were the exact etageres I was looking for–did you sell them? If not, I'd be interested!

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 17, 2013 at 6:15 pm

      Yes, they sold almost immediately! I'm hoping to find more like this 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tried and Twisted says

    December 15, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Love this! Your choice of abstract art really accentuates the angles on the etageres.

    Reply
  4. Melissa says

    April 15, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I gasped…out loud…and then shrieked a little! Love the styling. I'd want it all, every last piece! So happy to have found your blog.

    Reply
  5. Nina says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    Does anyone have any information on the first etagere? I am thinking about purchasing one and I think I'm getting a good deal, but I cannot find any concrete info on it. Thanks in advance!!

    Reply
    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      June 6, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      Hi Nina – the first etagere is a piece by Design Institute America – if you search for that name + brass and glass etagere, you can probably find some listing/sold prices to help you decide!

      (If it's the one currently available on the DFW Craigslist by any chance – fantastic price!)

      Reply
    • Nina says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:00 am

      Just saw this! Thanks so much for your info- wasn't sure anyone would actually respond! I did find info on it being DIA, but it was also usually labeled Milo Baughman as well, who never actually worked with DIA- hence the confusion.
      It WAS the craigslist ad (super sleuth!), but it wasn't in great condition. However, my sister-in-law found another that's pristine, which she ended up buying for herself. Kind of wanted sharp corners, anyway- which I happened to find in a showroom today (chrome Milo), just trying to determine its authenticity.
      Seriously- thanks again, Brynne! Love your blog and I'm almost thinking about forgoing the standing shelf and building some like your recent post!!

      Reply
  6. Michelle says

    October 4, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    I LOVE the pair of brass etageres that you found (and sadly sold!) Where did you find them? And how can I find ones like it? Is there a designer or company that I can look up to help me find them. I see a lot that look like this with iron and gold leaf, but I really want the real, brass…where can I find these? Thanks !

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    • Brynne says

      October 4, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Michelle! I found these on Craigslist, but I think they were listed as something like “glass shelves” – so if you find some secondhand, they’re not always helpfully tagged! This pair was vintage – you can look for “Milo Baughman brass etageres” to find similar ones from vintage furniture dealers, although those will usually be a little pricey. Depending on your budget though, you might find some anywhere from Etsy, Everything But The House, Chairish and eBay to 1stDibs. Good luck!

      Reply

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