Mid Century Furniture Designs I Haven't Seen Before.

It's always fun to come across a mid century modern furniture design I have not seen.  Just when you feel like you've seen it all, something different pops up. It's exciting to know there is still a lot I do not know.

Check out this dresser and chest on Ebay.  At $495 a piece, I think that's  a great deal.  Here in So. Cali you'd be looking at $1000 + per piece.  Well, OF COURSE these are in Missouri. I'm convinced this is where all the incredible mid mod pieces hide out.  

Ah, just check out that gorgeous detail......woweeee

The seller does not note a maker but says it's similar to Kent Coffey's Perspecta line.  Eh, kind of.  Anyone know about this design? 

$400 for a Mid Century Mod Calculator??

I love space age mod design from the 60's (and sometimes early 70s).  I'm always on the hunt for cool pieces on Ebay. I came across this listing for a 70's modern Garrett sphere calculator.  Very cool.  I bid - reserve not met - I bid again - reserve not met - I bid again - reserve still not met. Ok, I'm out.  I kept an eye on it because I wanted to see what it sold for. This morning: SOLD for $393!  Really?  For a calculator?

Here it is. Cool but not worth $400 to me. Your thoughts? 

See the listing here.  Sold for $393 + $14 for shipping. 

On another note, my hubby and I went all out last weekend. We picked both days and came home with quite a loot. Lots of smalls and furniture.  I'll post some pics soon.

Have a great weekend!

My Arka Chair and New Lamp

Several weeks ago I posted a picture of a cool spindle chair I found at an estate sale for $15.   The fabulous Dana of Mid2Mod tipped me off that it might be an Arka chair by Yngve Ekstrom of Sweden, circa 1950's.

I had the chair valued and confirmed as just that.  What a find!  The chair is valued at $500-$600.  I am keeping it and it's found a home in my front entry at the door way.  I just love the open, airy design of this chair and the oval shaped seat.

And check out this fun 60's modern lamp I picked up on Ebay.  I thought it might work well as a pop of color in the baby nursery.  We shall see. I'm obsessed with lamps so I'm still perusing Ebay a couple of times a week.  

Ebay Purchase: Mid Century Atomic Sewing Stool

Yay! I found a cool atomic age sewing storage box / stool yesterday on Ebay and won it today.  I came across it by doing a funky search with various key words.  Ebay is strange in that if you don't try various combinations of your key words things won't come up.  At least that's what I've found in recent searches.

Only $15.49!!  I can't wait to get it. I love the hair pin legs. 

Complete Hans Wegner Finn Juhl Dining and Lounge Set

Yes please! I'll take it.  Get this amazing Danish Modern room in a box for only $12,957.00.  Yeah right. Courtesy of Forme Contenute.  Actually not a bad deal if you consider all the pieces included and the fact that it's original Wegner (and if you happen to have $12K just laying around for some furniture).  Also, the listing says it's in perfect condition.  Purchased 50 years ago and never used!  Amazing.

You get: 1 dining table with 2 extensions, 6 dining chairs, 2 armchairs, 1 sofa, 1 coffee table, 1 small credenza and 1 large credenza.

Look at this room! See it here while the listing is still active on Ebay. 

Vintage GE Flip Alarm Clock

My new, err old, new alarm clock arrived today.  Don't you love getting packages in the mail?

I won this retro beauty on Ebay for $8.09.  I love the minimalist look of it and of course, the flipping numbers.   It's a nice pale beige color, perfect for my yet-to-be-decided color of the bedroom.

It has a spinning second hand on the right hand side and the alarm time on the left wheel.   I've tested the alarm function and boy does it work.  My husband is "protesting" it's use due to the horrid buzzing sound it emits.  Well, at least now maybe I will get up when the alarm goes off.  Isn't that an alarm's purpose?   In the past I'd roll over and turn the music alarm off in a half-sleep state.  Yeah, that's effective!   So now we're cool and we'll get up on time.

Here are some other flips on Ebay currently:

VTG 60's CAPRI FLIP/ALARM CLOCK EAMES ERA MINTY $29.99

General Electric Flip Alarm Clock Lighted Dial $5.99

VINTAGE MONTGOMERY WARDS FLIP/DRUM ALARM CLOCK TESTED $14.95

Vintage FLIP alarm Clock sankyo digital model 412 b14 $4.99

.................and some available at Etsy:

Vintage Working General Electric Flip Clock $32.00

Vintage Olive Green Sunbeam Electronic Flip Alarm Clock Geekery $18.00

Seth Thomas Vintage Speed Read Clock E 037 $65.00

What wakes you up in the morning?