Mid Century Modern Cat Bed.

In the midst of all the sadness and disbelief over the horrendous Sandy Hook, CT. shootings, this silly mid century modern cat bed made me laugh. I thought I'd share it.

How perfect is this?  Sure, why shouldn't kitty have a period-perfect bed of her/his own...complete with floating nightstands and bedding?  I'm truly Laughing Out Loud!

courtesy Mid Century Modern Home @ Facebook

Shell Residence. Japan.

Yes, this modern masterpiece is someone's home.  I'm pretty speechless at the moment, so all I will say is "Wow".

See many more images and read the story here. 

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

New Vintage Finds.

Here are some of my latest vintage finds!

Vintage Stacking Foot Stools

These would be super cool recovered in a retro print fabric. The original yellow is nice, but it's torn up a bit along the edges.

Mid Century Designs West Figural Planter - Henrietta

here they are in a magazine ad from the 60s!

Vintage Modern Metal Chrome Magazine Rack

Mid Century Storage Chair

Seat lifts off for small storage space underneath

Vintage Metal Rolling Table / Album Rack

Vintage Industrial Modern Stool

Mid Century Modern Abstract Musicians Wall Art

Vintage Leo Lion Necklace.

I came across this precious little Leo necklace at an estate sale a few weeks back.  How cute is this?  I love this 60's Lion design.  I see this style on so many mid-century pieces from ceramics, to sculptures, paintings and so on.  (see some below)

I'm a Libra.  My sign really got gipped on the symbol.  What fun are scales? Bleh!

Too bad I'm not a Leo, or this sweet little pendant would be on my neck as we speak.  Do you know a Leo?  This would make such a fun present.  See it here.

Aren't they cute?

Japanese Lion Bank @ Etsy

David Stewart Lion Pottery Box @ Etsy

Baldelli Italy Pottery Bank @ Ebay

Mid Century Paper Mache Lion @ Etsy

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!  I wish you an enjoyable holiday with your loved ones.  Eat, drink and enjoy the feast and company you share it with.

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Happy Halloween!

Mother wants to wish you a Happy Halloween!  Be safe and have fun! 

Frederick Arndt Mid Century Inspired Wooden Art

I was perusing Etsy and came across the incredible woodworking art of Frederick Arndt.  I had to share!

Clearly his designs are inspired by the space-agey, mod shapes of the 1950's and 1960's, yet his work still feels new and fresh, and very much his own.

From amoebas to boomerangs, and Eames dots to starbursts, any mid mod shape your heart desires can be found in these handmade wooden creations.  

Here are just a few. Find more at his Etsy shop FredArndtArtworks

Danish Modern Teak Planters.

I came across this teak planter. Had to have it. Do I need a planter?  Nope.

It's simple, minimalist (redundant?) and cute.  It's not the planter to end the search for planters, but I like it.  We'll see.....

More Danish Modern, Mid Century planters:

Ebay.  $500 - reserve not met

Ebay. $750

Ebay. $99

Etsy. $285

 Etsy. $350

Ebay. Sold $181

Mid Century Patio Tables. To Sell or Not to Sell?

That is the question.  Do I want to let this cute pair go?  I purchased them around 6 months ago-ish, and planned to restore them to use in my backyard for the summer.  (HaHa! Funny).  

HaHa, still laughing.... I'm finally accepting that with a baby, two jobs, and a home to run, restoring things gets put to the very bottom of my list. Let's be honest, it doesn't even make The List. It's like a someday list.

So, I posted them on Craigslist with a "make me an offer" price and some good ones have come in.   However, what happens when the thought of them disappearing from your someday list becomes real? You have second thoughts. It's ridiculous, yes. Let them go right? Right?

My second question is, does anyone know the maker? I've done some research, as I love to know the who-what-where of all my goods when possible, but I haven't found anything close to this design thus far.

Narvik Armchair by Fler

I originally posted this chair as a "Can you help me identify it"? But, a little digging and I found it myself.  I felt it was sort of a Wegner look, but there was something unique to it that I had never really seen before.

It's a Narvik chair for Fler, designed by Fred Lowen.  Circa 1960.  Scandinavian design, made in Australia.  Apparently it's a highly coveted design because of the wide armrests and sculptured "horns" on the back.