Sunday Finds. Hoop Chair and More.

I hit a fun estate sale this morning. Unfortunately it started Saturday, so who knows what I missed, but I still found some cool, unique things.

Hoop Chair. 

It's very dirty but in great shape otherwise. I'll keep this one for my backyard. 

Not sure what this is. It has a spout so I think it's a coffee pot?  I just love the atomic design.

Love this design. I've seen these online but I'm not sure what it is exactly.  Pitcher? Ikebana style vase?

Space Age Mod Japanese Bread Box.  

Stack of 60's - 70's design mags. I scooped them all up!

Mod Mushroom, Gumdrop, Kinetic Sculpture. Keeping it. I love these.

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.

Bullet Planters and New Finds.

I've obsessed about bullet planters long enough. I finally broke down and purchased a pair on Ebay.  All I really wanted was the short one but I got a great deal on 2 so I couldn't pass up the pair.

The short tan one has found it's home here in my living room. I'm not sure where the taller black bullet will go but I'm sure I can find a space.  

These are so hard to come by now that I don't think I can part with the black one.  I'd regret it later.  In my years of picking I've never seen one at a sale.  Where are they hiding? 

So, now my old planter is for sale in my shop.  I hate to see it go but go it must!

And check out some of my new finds:

Cork lamp with the coolest teak wood neck

Heywood Wakefield side table

Atomic ceramic lamp

Space age mod patio set

Burke tulip chair 

The Visible Woman educational model

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. 

My Latest Find: Mid Century Modern Rocking Chair

I did a search for "mid century rocker" on Craigslist Los Angeles.  Got a slew of rockers, some in fact mid century but way over priced, some were nothing close to mid century. OK, so next try "retro rocker".  There it was. Posted on April 16, an orange mid century rocking chair with what appeared to be the original upholstery.  $40 or best offer.  I was sure it was an old posting left up on CL even though it sold (hate when sellers do that) but I emailed the contact anyway.

What do you know, it was still available. Luck #1.   It was located just over an hour from me but luck #2, my hubby just so happened to be working down in that area for the day.  Hmmmmm....but would it fit in his small work car?  Luck #3, he was able to maneuver it so it fit just barely.   So yes, as you can tell, I got it.  Yay!  $35 bucks and it is indeed the original orange upholstery.  This would look great in a say....a baby's room, an office, den?

Check it out.  Just needs a light sanding and coat of stain to freshen up the wood:

Mid Century Craigslist.

I've been looking for a mid century sofa set so I've been cruising Craigslist Los Angeles more than usual, which equates to A LOT because I already browse it multiple times in a day.

This morning there are some great mid century pieces!  Wish I could scoop them all up:

Atomic Display Case with Tulip Base $100

Mahogany Bar $170

Mahogany Stereo Cabinet $200 

Mid Century Sofa Set $425 - I'm hoping to see this set today!

Dogbone Couch and Sofa $475 (sofa).  I want to check this set out too.

Moller/Wegner Dining Set $2400

Kent Coffey Complete Bedroom Set $1000

Kipp Stewart Dresser $1000

Mid Century 50's Pink Bedroom Set $250 for all pieces

Bookshelf / Bar $75

Happy Monday!

Separation Issues, Vintage Style

I'm addicted to vintage. I have a hard time selling some, okay most, of my vintage finds.  The idea is always to keep my Etsy shop fresh with new items weekly.  However, what usually happens is I find cool things, can't part with them and somehow work them into my house.  It's getting ridiculous.  I have a hard time separating myself from these fabulous finds.

Case in point: Recently acquired 1950's desk lamp....

I came across this beauty a couple weeks ago at a thrift store up north.  It was supposed to be for my shop. Where is it now?  On my desk!  I was using a turquoise blue Tensor lamp that I absolutely love but that's in my closet for now while this lamp enjoys some time in my office.  Ugh!  

Case 2: Owl-shaped wine rack......

I found this on Saturday.  Even though I have a hanging wine rack in my kitchen and an amazing honeycomb shaped rosewood mid century wine rack in the dining room, I want to keep this!  Give me a break - where will it go?

Case 3: Atomic Lamp.....

You know how I feel about mid-century lamps.  Obsessed!  But really, I need another lamp? I have no room anywhere!  I already have a stash of mid century things in my garage for "later" ....."when I have a bigger house".  Did I just admit that?!

Please tell me you can relate to hoarding vintage and mid century pieces!

Brasilia Dresser and More Weekend Finds

After driving around with the Brasilia dresser and mirror in my Explorer for 4 days I finally unloaded it today.  I'm seeing it in the day light in all it's glory today and boy, it's a mess.  Three of the drawers have been painted black and the surface of the dresser is trashed. I will need to sand the entire dresser and stain it so it all matches. Okay, quite a job, but it's still worth it.  The two night stands are completely painted black so they'll need to be stripped, sanded and stained too.

Here is the dresser in my garage.   It's the "Triple Dresser" with a hidden center row of drawers.  One of the handles is missing but I do have it, thank goodness.

This is the photo I received from the seller.  As crappy as it looks I could tell it was Brasilia and knew I wanted it.  The mirror is pretty fantastic!!

The night stands are still up at my Mom's house.  I'll get them this weekend.  Here is the picture the seller sent to me.  Pretty bad huh?  

On a more positive note, this is what they will look like when I'm done with them: 

I'm not crazy about the style of the night stands. I wish it was this style: 

So, I think I'll refinish them and sell the set of 2.  I'm keeping the dresser, if I can fit it into my entry and use it as a credenza.  We'll see how it looks.

Here are other items I picked up that weekend from thrift stores.  My dining room has been taken over. No sunshine today so I can't photograph anything.  What a mess! 

I scored some cool stuff: a retro cork lamp, retro cut out lamp with light-up center, standing globe, wall clock, 1950's desk lamp, a 60's floor cushion, some starburst dinner ware, atomic magazine rack, small home decor, kitchen canisters and more.  Now, just need to clean them up, photograph and post.  Yeah, it's a lot of work.