The Mid-Century/Danish thread
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You did a great job on that cabinet. I'm going to be restoring a long dresser from the 50s made by Bassett. All the components will sit on top of the dresser. I've learned quite a bit by reading the threads at AK. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours. :thmbsp:
Thanks for the replies.
This was my first major restore and I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. The cabinet itself isn't that great, but the mahogany veneer made it worth the effort.
The interior (one shelf across the middle with divided space on the bottom for about 100 albums) still needs to be repainted.
This was my first major restore and I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. The cabinet itself isn't that great, but the mahogany veneer made it worth the effort.
The interior (one shelf across the middle with divided space on the bottom for about 100 albums) still needs to be repainted.
So last night I see an ad pop up on local CL for a Memorial Day "garage sale". In the ad there are a pair of chairs shown that peak my interest.
I e-mail the person and ask how much. He replies by linking me another ad he has with the pair and a third of another color and the price.
Sale started at 9, I asked him if I could come early to pick them up. Sure he said but not before 8.
Turns out it was raining cats, dogs and piglets this morning. UGH. I venture out anyway.
The haul you ask? (2) matching blue and (1) orange Stow & Davis "Bubble" chairs.
Now granted, they aren't in the greatest of condition. They are dirty and stained. Both blue ones have a hole worn in the top corner of the arm. However, for the price, they just couldn't be beat.
And since I know it will be asked, I paid $75.00 for the trio. Yes, that's right, $25.00 each!
Now my question is this, they seem to be authentic as they have the Stow & Davis "tags" under the seat cushions and one of the blue ones still has the Stow & Davis furniture tag on the bottom of the seat.
I know generally that MCM / antique furniture is best left unrestored / not messed with. However, given their current condition, what's the best course of action for them? I would LOVE to have them reupholstered. However, I don't want to lose the original tags or the ability to prove their authenticity. The tags look like they could be steamed off and possibly reattached or stitched into the chairs after re upholstery was completed.
The wood bases are in great shape. Not perfect mind you, but very nice given the age.
Oh and what's really cool about the whole deal is yesterday was my birthday! :thmbsp:
I e-mail the person and ask how much. He replies by linking me another ad he has with the pair and a third of another color and the price.
Sale started at 9, I asked him if I could come early to pick them up. Sure he said but not before 8.
Turns out it was raining cats, dogs and piglets this morning. UGH. I venture out anyway.
The haul you ask? (2) matching blue and (1) orange Stow & Davis "Bubble" chairs.
Now granted, they aren't in the greatest of condition. They are dirty and stained. Both blue ones have a hole worn in the top corner of the arm. However, for the price, they just couldn't be beat.
And since I know it will be asked, I paid $75.00 for the trio. Yes, that's right, $25.00 each!
Now my question is this, they seem to be authentic as they have the Stow & Davis "tags" under the seat cushions and one of the blue ones still has the Stow & Davis furniture tag on the bottom of the seat.
I know generally that MCM / antique furniture is best left unrestored / not messed with. However, given their current condition, what's the best course of action for them? I would LOVE to have them reupholstered. However, I don't want to lose the original tags or the ability to prove their authenticity. The tags look like they could be steamed off and possibly reattached or stitched into the chairs after re upholstery was completed.
The wood bases are in great shape. Not perfect mind you, but very nice given the age.
Oh and what's really cool about the whole deal is yesterday was my birthday! :thmbsp:
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SwingModern
Well-Known Member
Stow and Davis manufactured office furniture. Nothing that you need to worry about in terms of reupholstering them. Go for it.
Stow and Davis made some nice stuff. I have a beautiful pair of vintage office chairs from them that now reside in my wife's office. They came from the old 7/Up corporate headquarters in St. Louis. They somehow migrated to Dallas when they moved their headquarters here in the 70s.
Levitious
The one and only, (AFAIK)
Hey if you like them, then they're a great deal! Personally I'd jump on the deal as well.
As per restoring, I think mid century is the least affected value wise by restoring for most pieces. YMMV
chicks
Lunatic Member
Stumbled upon this photo a few days ago, documented in this thread: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=522883
New to me, but apparently well known among the MCM literati. The very definition of California cool.
New to me, but apparently well known among the MCM literati. The very definition of California cool.
I thought I would share a few of my Heywood Wakefield pieces with everyone. I apologize for the quality of the photos. My real camera died so I have to take pictures with my IPad.
First is my most recent acquisition. This night stand is fairly rough as someone rested their cigarette on it (repeatedly). When I find a mate for it I will refinish both.
I purchased this lamp table (used a a TV stand here) for $6.99 at Value Village
The rest of these pieces were purchased a lot from a CL ad. I'm particularly fond of the boomerang corner table but need to find an appropriate place to use it.
First is my most recent acquisition. This night stand is fairly rough as someone rested their cigarette on it (repeatedly). When I find a mate for it I will refinish both.
I purchased this lamp table (used a a TV stand here) for $6.99 at Value Village
The rest of these pieces were purchased a lot from a CL ad. I'm particularly fond of the boomerang corner table but need to find an appropriate place to use it.
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DonQuixote99
just give me some truth
Stumbled upon this photo a few days ago, documented in this thread: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=522883
New to me, but apparently well known among the MCM literati. The very definition of California cool.
Ceiling treatment gives the place a 'steel building' look to me. Doubtless it's custom architecture and I'm not appreciating it properly, but still.... Otherwise, the photographer has created a cool look indeed!
cubby01
aka Buck
Pop into the other thread Chicks referenced for some additional links. This one gives one a better sense of the Koenig's overall architectural aesthetic for the house...
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/revisiting-las-architecural-pa-71683
MCM_Fan
AK Subscriber
Picked up a couple more items yesterday:
Unknown maker mushroom lamp with walnut veneer base:
24 Libby Silver Leaf glasses in various sizes:
My mom had this same style of glassware when I was a kid. Pretty much every glass of milk, water, soda pop, and Hawaiian Punch I had growing up was served in a Libby Silver Leaf glass.
Unknown maker mushroom lamp with walnut veneer base:
24 Libby Silver Leaf glasses in various sizes:
My mom had this same style of glassware when I was a kid. Pretty much every glass of milk, water, soda pop, and Hawaiian Punch I had growing up was served in a Libby Silver Leaf glass.
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DonQuixote99
just give me some truth
Holy hard surfaces, Batman!
But yes, that does give a better look, thanks. A bit too cool for me, and i have to say I find the big grey concrete block fireplace wall especially ugly. But I'd put up with it for the view, I think....
Picked up a couple more items yesterday:
Unknown maker mushroom lamp with walnut veneer base:
24 Libby Silver Leaf glasses in various sizes:
My mom had this same style of glassware when I was a kid. Pretty much every glass of milk, water, soda pop, and Hawaiian Punch I had growing up was served in a Libby Silver Leaf glass.
I really like the mushroom lamp. I'll have to keep an eye out for one of them. My mom saved Welsh's jelly jars that had different series. I remember having a game bird set and I think there was a cartoon character set, too.