Mid Century Floating Sofa Before & After

You might remember I picked up this, rather my husband, picked up this mid century floating sofa last year.  We loved the look but really hated the 80's-ish covers of denim blue with yellow piping. Eck!

Well, it took a loooooong time to get around to it, but I finally dragged myself Los Angeles' fabric district and purchased a soft turquoise blue knubby upholstery. I found someone on Craigslist who recovered it for $60.  I purchased foam to make a back rest in lieu of all pillows.  I made the small Ikat throw pillows with fabric I purchased downtown as well. (I should do a whole post on the fabrics I saw!  Wowza! I was in fabric heaven.)

Anyway, what do you think? 

Before

After 

I'm still debating whether or not I should keep the foam backrest or make 2  more throw pillows for the back, like the original.  Your opinion? 

Craigslist Love. Los Angeles.

My wish-list from Los Angeles' Craigslist:

Arthur Umanoff Magazine Rack Side Table  $399 obo

Rosewood Laurel Floor Lamp $1200

Danish Modern Secretary Desk $900

 Danish Modern Teak Settee with Rope Seat $275

Mid Century Modern Coffee Table $600

Danish Modern Sofa $650

Adrian Pearsall Craft & Associates Lounge Chair $600

Danish Modern Settee Love Seat

We scored this beautiful little Danish Modern 2 person love seat yesterday from Craigslist.  It was one of those random "I'll check Craigslist just because" moments.  There it was, freshly posted, ridiculous price and it was only about 15 minutes from us.  I called, husband hopped in Explorer and now it's in our front room.

We had 2 slat back, low lounge chairs in the space before, which I love and won't part with, but this love seat lives here now.  The other chairs are going to be stored.   What do you think of our new piece?   I think it looks just perfect with our Lane tables and cream shag rug.  The little pillow I made awhile back out of some mid century fabric. It just works, right?

Mid Century Modern Sofas

I've been meaning to post about MCM sofas for awhile now.  I would love to have authentic 1960's armless sofas but it's hard to find a matching pair in good condition and on top of that, a set I can afford.  *Sigh*.

Apartment 528 posted a picture of her new vintage sectional yesterday and it put a fire under my behind to find my own dream set.   Hers is exactly the style I want.

I hit Craigslist Los Angeles to see what was out there..... I love Danish settee style sofas but we really need a "lounging couch" for our living room. We like to lounge.

Danish Mid Century Couch $550 firm.

Mid Century Danish Modern Settee Set $600

I SO love this set!!  

Mid Century Settee Sofa $500 firm

Vintage Modern Sectional $950

I love the idea of this set but it looks way too big for our space.  And $950? That's steep.

Vintage Sofa $350

Mid Century Sectional $400

Is the dog included?  He's cute!

Mid Century Sleeper Sofa $450

Mid Century Sectional $2475

1950's Sectional Sofa $1000

Vintage Steelcase Sofa $150 (needs work)

1960's Sectional $150 

Hey, this looks like the one above for $2475!!

So as you can see, it's not so easy finding mid century armless modular sofas.  There are some cute things available but not exactly right for our space.    

Here's what I've got now:

Our living room/den space.

I have a 3 piece modular sofa.  You can see one sofa and chair here.  The other sofa is to the right against the wall.  

This set is new but has a minimal design, its armless, low sitting.  It's works for now.

Our settee style sofa w/ attached table in the entry.  

Love this and will never part with it. The former owner painted the wood.  I have the "fun" task of stripping, sanding and staining it....sometime in the future. Looks fine as-is for now. 

And here's Apartment 528's sectional:  This is what I need with a microfiber or hardy upholstery.