Mid Century Modern Bedroom Set.

It's been awhile since I've posted because it's been all about my sweet baby boy, who is now a whole month old.  But, this bedroom set brought me out of mommy hood for a second. I just had to share:

As seen on Los Angeles Craigslist "Paul Evan Style Bedroom Set" $1899

I've determined its the Brasilia style sweeping lines that I love.  Pretty fabulous huh?  

Craigslist Monday. Mid Century Modern Love.

I like to ease into Monday mornings by searching Craigslist Los Angeles for mid century finds.  I'd love to add any of these pieces to my home...

Broyhill Brasilia Dining Room $2500

Brasilia is my favorite Mid Century design.  I have a dresser and nightstand pair but still dream of acquiring more pieces someday.  

Mid Century Coffee Table $200

Check out the glass detail on this.  Love that!

1950's Telephone Table (best offer)

I love the atomic style.  

60's room divider $200

Knoll Saarinen Executive Chairs $399

Craigslist Monday. Mid Century Finds.

I love to peruse Craigslist on Monday and "pretend shop". There's always great new pieces to drool over.

Here's another one of those 1950's mod desks I love:

$195 desk & chair

Check out that awesome little aqua chair too. I would LOVE this set in my house. 

Mid Century Danish Modern Chair fit for a King

$450

George Mulhauser for Plycraft

$450

Danish Modern Wall Unit 

$200 - great deal! 

Wish I had a big wall to use this on. Every space in my house is accounted for. ;(

Mid Century Credenza/Bar

$850

Simply stunning!

"Suspended" Danish Cabinet, Kroehler

$1600 

Who knew Kroehler was so creative in design?

Mid Century Credenza Made in Japan

$500

DUX Danish Modern Armchairs

$1300 for the pair

Paul McCobb Dining Table

$400

Planner Group is one of my favorite designs for it's simplicity

Danish Modern Queen Headboard

$450

I rarely like this attached-nightstand style but this one is really pretty and unique.

Mid Century Bar & Display Cabinet

$350

Love this!

Mod Chair and Table Set

$650

So space age!

60's Mod Dresser and Night Stands

$250 

Great deal for a fun set.  Perfect for a modern kid's room.

Another Danish Modern Rocking Chair - Missed!

I can't believe it. Another Danish Modern rocking chair on Craigslist at a ridiculous price.  I thought $100 for the one I blogged about a month ago was a steal! This one?  $50!!!!!!

This was listed Thursday night at 9:45 pm.  Friday morning at 8:56 I emailed.  I knew it would be too late but I had to make an effort.  There was no phone number so I waited all day for an email reply.  I wanted this chair for my baby's nursery so badly but I did not get my hopes up.  Los Angeles is filled with dealers that monitor Craigslist 24/7 for deals like this.   There are actually apps that alert you of new postings with your key words as soon as they hit Craigslist.  Geez, guess I need a newer phone!

So, I received an email last night that the rocker "Sold quite quickly".   I'm sure someone spotted the posting 5 minutes after it was listed and grabbed it first thing in the morning.  Dang it!  Status: I'm still dreaming of the day I'll own one of these. ;(

Heartbreak, again.  $50! 

Craigslist Monday. Mid Century Awesomeness.

It pretty much never fails, Mondays are fantastic days for mid century pieces on Craigslist (Los Angeles).  Check out these beauties.....I'd take them all if I could!

Mid Century Record Console $450

Those long angled pencil legs are so fabulous!

Danish Modern Queen Headboard $200

Love this!

Lane Mid Century Coffee and End Tables $475 and $200 each

I love this style! I have the little round cocktail table and would love to complete the set someday

Danish Mid Century Modern Desk $1400

Small Mid Century Sofa w/ Wood Panel Sides $275

Great deal!

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Gondola Sofa $200

Great deal! 

2-Tier Mid Century End Tables with Starburst Design

I like the starburst in the glass.  Very cool!

Mid Century Outdoor Lounges $200

I want these for my backyard pool space!  

On-Again, Off-Again Affair with Craigslist

This is the relationship I've had with CL Los Angeles lately but I'm happy to say we are on-again.  Our love affair is tumultuous, some days I hate it some days I love it but I always go back.

Here are my latest loves......I've found that Mondays are always good days to find great MCM pieces.

Broyhill Sculptra Headboard $75

Next to Brasilia, this is my 2nd favorite Broyhill design. This won't fit our King bed otherwise I'd scoop it up!  Gorgeous huh??

Danish Rocking Chair

Look what I found on Craigslist yesterday!  You know how I love Mid Cenury / Danish rocking chairs.  I tried to get it.  She only wanted $100 but because she got so many offers and offers well above her asking price, she decided to keep it.  I would keep it too!  

Rare Good Deals on Craiglist Los Angeles

Killer Craigslist deals on Mid Century Modern:

1960's wall mount storage system, CADO style. 

Only $200 OBO and the ad says its in perfect condition:

Saarinen style dining table and chairs.  $250 for the set.  The ad looks like it's from the same person selling the wall unit:

How is your Craigslist?  Can you still find good deals?

Craigslist: Mid Century, Danish Modern, Retro

I'm up to it again. You know you do it too.  I sit and search through Craigslist Los Angeles with my favorite key words: mid century, danish modern, retro. If you want to spend lots of time, throw in: 1950's, 1960's, eames era, vintage, modern.  I don't have money to spend or space for anything new, I just like to look.  What's out there?  Thanks for asking....

Danish Modern Light Fixture $420 Los Angeles

Craigslist Love. Mid Century & Danish Modern.

TGIF!  and there are some great sales this weekend. I can't wait to get out after more than a week of being sick and laying around the house.  I'll post pics of any great finds tomorrow.

In the meantime, I wanted to share some great Mid Century finds on Craigslist Los Angeles:

Mid Century Lamp $50 (Silverlake)

Pair Mid Century Lamps $170 (Silverlake) same person as above. These are amazing! Look at the wood inlay.  I want these!!

What a Small Mid Century Modern World We Live In.

Funny story.  After renovating our new home in 2009 my husband and I went through many, many sofas to get the look right in our den/living room.  Followers, you've heard about the on-going sofa drama!  I think I blogged about 3+ times about it.  Well, one of the first mid century style sofas we bought we had to sell right after we tried it in our space. It wasn't quite right. I put if up for sale on Craigslist and sold it to a super cool mid-century guy named Darren.  After that I started bumping into him at estate sales in Los Angeles.

Fast forward almost 2 years to now.   You remember the daybed/gondola style mid century sofa I tried to make work in my space?  I couldn't make it work (insert my sad face here) so I put it up for sale on Craigslist. Lo and behold....who wrote about it?  Yep, Darren!

He's buying it for his fab mid century modern home.  I went by his place to check out some of his "hoard".   You see, most of us that estate sale frequently build up a "hoarder's nest", myself included and yeah, I'm talking to you Mr. Modtomic.   I searched through his hoarder's garage and came away with some beloved new treasures: an original oil painting, a BULLET planter (finally, woo hoooo) and a vase.   See my finds below....but first, you must check out his amazing home.  Yeah, I asked to take pictures for my blog. I have no shame.  But fortunately he obliged. His space is pretty much spot on my ideal and perfect mix:

see the little brown sofa? that's the one we sold him years ago and the future home of our (soon to be his) daybed sofa. it's going to look perfect!

This is just a piece of the home.  I need to leave some things private right?  I don't know if he'd want his entire home pictured.  

Now on to the great pieces I scored from him:

Original oil. Looks so much better in person.

I love MCM pottery.  The vase is new, the little orange pods I've had for awhile - they're actually salt and pepper shakers.  Come to think of it, Darren was at this sale when I bought these! Too funny.

And can I get a "holla".  Finally I have a bullet planter.  I originally envisioned the classic tripod stand but I've got to say, I'm really digging this unique style. 

Have a great day!