luckyed
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Cool chair. That came out nice.
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Cool chair. That came out nice.
luckyed
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I like that clock. Does it work?
luckyed
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I finally get to actually post something in this topic instead of just complimenting everyone elses excellent rooms!:yes:
Just picked up a couple sofas from goodwill, only got pictures of the one, though:
As that sticker says, made and finished in Denmark, imported by selig. They aren't in the best condition, there's some watermarks and the varnish is grinded off a couple corners, but I haven't cleaned them up yet, so the biggest problem is dust.
First thing leaving is those ugly ass cushions, I may go with a three-piece cushion of slightly off-white, maybe a cream color...something that doesn't make it look like a piece of church furniture.
They were $30.50 each, pretty good, even considering their relatively minor cosmetic issues:thmbsp:
EDIT: if anyone knows anything about Selig, or these pieces, i'd love to find more info, all i've gotten is the designer is (probably) Ib Kofod-Larsen:scratch2:
I like that couch. I wouldn't change it. I found a Selig chair last week but I didn't get it. It was really cool but more 70's looking. It had a chrome base that made it look like it was floating. The chair needed to be reupholstered and I wasn't up for the task.
Wes_in_VA
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DonQuixote99
just give me some truth
If it was up to me, I'd put the receiver in the middle, with no bottles or anything.
cjwebber
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Since we're talking table clocks, check out this General Electric clock we found at the GW for $3. It's reminiscent of a 60's hi-fi console and keeps great time.
Also, I thought I'd show off the office credenza I found. It's dated '66 and needs some work. That's fine by me, as I'd feel bad modifying something that was fancier or in better shape to make it a more suitable stereo cabinet. Watch for more details as they develop!
Also, I thought I'd show off the office credenza I found. It's dated '66 and needs some work. That's fine by me, as I'd feel bad modifying something that was fancier or in better shape to make it a more suitable stereo cabinet. Watch for more details as they develop!
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chard306
IT'S ME, IT'S ME...IT'S..
Yes the clock works perfectly...still has the original c battery clock works.
MCM_Fan
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My fascination with all things MCM started fairly recently. I wall mounted my flat panel TV back in early November 2012. I'd been searching for months for some type of media console/credenza to place below the TV. I checked all the standard stores (Ikea, Crate & Barrel, Room and Board, etc.), but didn't really see anything that moved me. I wanted something more distinctive than the standard look alike offerings currently available.
One day while browsing the magazine section of my local grocery store, I picked up a copy of Atomic Ranch magazine. One of the ads n the back had a photo of a Broyhill Brasilia credenza and the memories came flooding back. My sister is 21 years older than me and when I was a kid she had a complete Broyhill Brasilia dining room set and also a walnut Lane MCM bedroom set. I knew then what direction I wanted to pursue. I was specifically interested in American made walnut furniture from the late 1950s - late 1960s.
It started with a Christmas gift from my girlfriend - a 1965 Zenith MN2670 stereo console. She purchased it from the original owner who had bought it for his wife for Christmas in 1965.
I also added a Robert Shaw Lux starburst clock from 1963.
Since then, I've added a pair of period correct speaker cabinets (and am transplanting the drivers, with rebuilt crossovers from my Infinitiy Qb speakers into these cabinets), a beehive lamp and a 1961 Leroy Neiman hand signed serigraph of the Stags Head pub in Dublin Ireland.
I also have a pair of these Lane walnut record cabinets to house my LP collection:
That's my upstairs system. I recently added this downstairs:
to be continued...
One day while browsing the magazine section of my local grocery store, I picked up a copy of Atomic Ranch magazine. One of the ads n the back had a photo of a Broyhill Brasilia credenza and the memories came flooding back. My sister is 21 years older than me and when I was a kid she had a complete Broyhill Brasilia dining room set and also a walnut Lane MCM bedroom set. I knew then what direction I wanted to pursue. I was specifically interested in American made walnut furniture from the late 1950s - late 1960s.
It started with a Christmas gift from my girlfriend - a 1965 Zenith MN2670 stereo console. She purchased it from the original owner who had bought it for his wife for Christmas in 1965.
I also added a Robert Shaw Lux starburst clock from 1963.
Since then, I've added a pair of period correct speaker cabinets (and am transplanting the drivers, with rebuilt crossovers from my Infinitiy Qb speakers into these cabinets), a beehive lamp and a 1961 Leroy Neiman hand signed serigraph of the Stags Head pub in Dublin Ireland.
I also have a pair of these Lane walnut record cabinets to house my LP collection:
That's my upstairs system. I recently added this downstairs:
to be continued...
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MCM_Fan
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More photos of the downstairs system...
Those photos were all taken in the shop where I purchased this system. Here's one taken at my place with some of my other audio gear:
That looks a bit crowded now, but the intent is to thin the heard. All the smaller silver faced receivers and most of the bookshelf speakers are destined to be gifts. I plan to non-destructively remove the original electronics, turntable and original speakers. I will then stuff the center cabinet with my prize audio gear - Sansui TU-919 tuner, Sansui AU-717 integrated amp, Sony DVP-S7000 DVD/CD player and Realistic Lab440 turntable. I also intend to transplant some better sounding speaker drivers/crossovers (possibly from the Diatone DS-73Ds) into the vintage cabinets. Again, in a hopefully non-destructive fashion so that I can always restore everything back to original condition if I wish. My goal for now is to have the classic MCM look, but with the best sounding stereo equipment I own hidden discreetly within.
In the last photo, you can also see a pair of small walnut Lane end tables. I have a larger, matching cabinet and a couple large MCM "bowling pin" lamps. Photos to follow...
Those photos were all taken in the shop where I purchased this system. Here's one taken at my place with some of my other audio gear:
That looks a bit crowded now, but the intent is to thin the heard. All the smaller silver faced receivers and most of the bookshelf speakers are destined to be gifts. I plan to non-destructively remove the original electronics, turntable and original speakers. I will then stuff the center cabinet with my prize audio gear - Sansui TU-919 tuner, Sansui AU-717 integrated amp, Sony DVP-S7000 DVD/CD player and Realistic Lab440 turntable. I also intend to transplant some better sounding speaker drivers/crossovers (possibly from the Diatone DS-73Ds) into the vintage cabinets. Again, in a hopefully non-destructive fashion so that I can always restore everything back to original condition if I wish. My goal for now is to have the classic MCM look, but with the best sounding stereo equipment I own hidden discreetly within.
In the last photo, you can also see a pair of small walnut Lane end tables. I have a larger, matching cabinet and a couple large MCM "bowling pin" lamps. Photos to follow...
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MCM_Fan
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Here's the matching cabinet and one of the "bowling pin" lamps:
And a close up of the cabinet:
And finally, to get back to where this all started, a Broyhill Brasilia II table ($19.99 at Goodwill, the top needs refinished) and one Brasilia dining chair ($7.99 at a different Goodwill).
I'm still pulling everything together, and need more accessories and an MCM sofa or sectional and a couple lounge chairs. I'm partial to the Adrian Pearsall style sofas, but haven't been able to find one at a reasonable price. But, considering this all started with a Christmas gift, I think I'm making good progress.
And a close up of the cabinet:
And finally, to get back to where this all started, a Broyhill Brasilia II table ($19.99 at Goodwill, the top needs refinished) and one Brasilia dining chair ($7.99 at a different Goodwill).
I'm still pulling everything together, and need more accessories and an MCM sofa or sectional and a couple lounge chairs. I'm partial to the Adrian Pearsall style sofas, but haven't been able to find one at a reasonable price. But, considering this all started with a Christmas gift, I think I'm making good progress.
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Glinda Goodw
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Your console hi-fi, MCM Fan, looks a whole lot like this one, which was posted at Mid-Century Modern Freak just yesterday. This one is, according to the site, a 1967 Zenith X960.
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Glinda Goodw
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Oh, and by the way, my audio system decisions are guided as much by appearance as sound -- hence the 40-some-year-old console stereo, and the late '60s Wharfedales, and the early '70s Pioneer CS-05's, the "end table" speakers. The acquisitions have been made in consultation with an audiophile friend, so that I'm getting stuff that still sounds good, at least for the kinds of music I typically play over it, which is jazz at mostly moderate decibel levels.
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MCM_Fan
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Your console hi-fi, MCM Fan, looks a whole lot like this one, which was posted at Mid-Century Modern Freak just yesterday. This one is, according to the site, a 1967 Zenith X960.
Same cabinet, different electronics. Zenith updated the elctronics and changed the model number every year. That's definitely a better photo, that shows the beauty of the cabinet much better than my crappy cell phone picks.
Unlike the downstairs vintage system, this one is in pretty good working order. I listen to it everyday. It was Zenith's top of the line model and mine, from 1965, is a tube/solid state hybrid. It has a 15" woofer, two 3.5" midranges and a horn tweeter in each end. The original owner took good care of it. Other than a little dusting, it has one lamp out, could use a little Deoxit on the controls (a LITTLE scratchy, but not bad) and probably a recap. It's on my todo list...
MCM_Fan
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I was absolutely THRILLED with my Christmas present - easily the best Christmas present I ever received from the best girlfriend ever. She knew what I wanted, went out and found one, gave it a listen and had it delivered to my house. I had looked at other lower end Zenith models, but this is the one I wanted, for both the looks and the top of the line electronics.
kbott
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more 70's mod squad than mcm but I saw a beautiful piece of wood and Lane quality as well. The finish was pretty crappy so I stripped it down and restained it Next will be the top coat Probably will just go with several coats of Tung Oil
next I got this little dinette today and while it's more americana 60's than MCM I just thought it was pretty cool the two end leaves are on spring tracks that will raise and lower it too bad there were only 2 chairs all solid maple no veneer on this sucker
next I got this little dinette today and while it's more americana 60's than MCM I just thought it was pretty cool the two end leaves are on spring tracks that will raise and lower it too bad there were only 2 chairs all solid maple no veneer on this sucker
Glinda Goodw
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Can't say I'm crazy about the chairs, but I'm diggin' both the tables.
Mind disclosing how much these babes set you back?
Mind disclosing how much these babes set you back?
