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24-Apr-12 |
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24-Apr-12 |
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wow
I love the woodcut (probably linoleum, i agree). I know we travel in some of the same circles. Wish I had come across that!
I did find a 1938 Disney Rubber Ferdinand the Bull today for $1. I love that book, still. Will sit on my desk henceforth
No word yet from Mobler on the Rocker. I'll give them a solid week. The Brown and Saltman Convertible sofa is ALSO proving to be a challenge. I found one sorta similar but nothing identical. I still have this weird feeling that it might be a one off.
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25-Apr-12 |
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A "Danish Chair" from craigslist
Which turned out to be a Hans Wegner CH52. It was listed as "Danish chair with pretty blue fabric seat and back." And by pretty, they mean ratty. But at $100 can't really complain.
Beech frame, with some of the joints loose. Definitely needs some loving. Will post a separate thread about advice to refinish.
There is no label, but there is a stamped serial number: FH66. Does this mean anything to anyone?
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posted by
LuciferSum (USA)
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25-Apr-12 |
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25-Apr-12 |
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I got this for...
I got this for £5.
[IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/2dbl3pi.jpg[/IMG]
Including delivery.
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25-Apr-12 |
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Robert
Thats what I find confusing. To my knowledge the chair was designed for, and made by, Carl Hansen & Son. (whose website gets less helpful by the day)
The Danish Furniture Index shows CH as the maker, but they don't show whether there were any other past makers.
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posted by
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25-Apr-12 |
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Hans Brattrud Scandia chairs
Bought these Hans Brattrud Scandia charis last week from a nice lady in Los Altos CA. She had 10 of them with the matching table and wanted to keep only 8. She let them go for very little, not sure whether to keep them or sell them on. I've never seen them with only the seat cushion, they usually have none or both back and seat cushions. Very comfortable and I'm using it as a desk chair currently. I know they are not to everyone's taste but they are growing on me!
-Kav.
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26-Apr-12 |
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posted by
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26-Apr-12 |
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oh my
is the color as brilliant as it appears? Man, that is sweet
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posted by
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26-Apr-12 |
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excellent
great colour great chair for the bedroom
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shipwright (UK)
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26-Apr-12 |
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Color
waffle, the color did darken a little when brought inside but it is still pretty amazing.
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posted by
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27-Apr-12 |
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Newest additon
I picked up a set of 4 hornslet EVA dining chairs for $100. I just couldn't pass up the deal. I seem to hoard mcm.
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27-Apr-12 |
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well
it's hardly your fault that it keeps on presenting itself to you. I swore I wouldn't buy anything big for a while and 24 hours later bought a Brown & Saltman convertible sofa. It's like I am being tested.
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posted by
waffle
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27-Apr-12 |
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27-Apr-12 |
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Waffle
Looks like you must pick stuff up on a daily basis. Where do you find it all? Craigslist?
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posted by
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27-Apr-12 |
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believe it or not
mostly thrift stores. Some CL. I am fortunate to be an early retiree with a wife with a good job and an 8 year old to watch after. Gives me time to find further trouble.
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posted by
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28-Apr-12 |
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Finds
I own a business that gives me the oppurtunity to look on the computer and I have several thrift stores and consignment stores within 15 miles. My immediate goal is to sell the business I have now and open up a Gallery. So for now I buy any and all reasonably priced MCM. I can not wait for the Brimfield MA antique show in a week and a half.
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posted by
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28-Apr-12 |
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several items
Pierre Guariche Mars chaires (2 for ?280)
NuFa clock (?20 local CL) and toast rack made in denmark (?1,thrift store)
Lamp (?18, ebay), NuFa clock (?12, ebay) and iGuzzini lamp (gift of father-in-law)
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28-Apr-12 |
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posted by
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28-Apr-12 |
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posted by
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29-Apr-12 |
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Thank you
It is my favorite of all the mills, I purchased it along with some other early Dansk pieces including the large orange lacquer tray, the mill was only fifty cents.
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29-Apr-12 |
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Wow
Great deal on the mill.
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29-Apr-12 |
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29-Apr-12 |
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gert, love those two
N.U.F.A clocks...I dont know why clocks from the fifties are so cheap...I bought this one for only $12.
cheers
Jim
p.s.
N.U.F.A. =
Netherlands Netherland
Uurwerk Clock
Fabriek Factory
Almelo City in Holland
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29-Apr-12 |
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01-May-12 |
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here's my latest thrift...
here's my latest thrift find. a pair of lounge chairs for $30. Need some work as it's missing some fagas straps(had plywood put in instead ob both chairs. Good thing they did not screw in the plywood onto the chair. It is also missing one bottom cushion. Arme rest and joints r a bit loose side but over all a very good chair and has nice lines to it.
no marks or tags that I can find tho and more projects...lol.
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09-May-12 |
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Dining Set
Just pics this set up. Apologize for the Picture. Its the actual pic that was in the craigslist add....just haven't gotten around to taking any of my own pics as of yet. So I know the chairs are Fin Juhl but not sure on the origin of the table? Any ideas? As you can see in the pic, there is a metal support that stretches from the under surface of the table to the legs. There are holes in the inner surfaces of the legs by which the support inserts. The legs are a bit splayed.
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posted by
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09-May-12 |
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HM?
Looks like the table I have,- bought with my Hvidt Molgaard chairs by Soborg. I don't have a picture available right now.
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09-May-12 |
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and now a bit of pottery
have a major weakness for pottery...no clue as to the origins of any of these. Certainly the small face vase is rather Paul Klee-esque.
EDIT - The UGLY one has a really nice arts and crafts type stamp.
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posted by
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09-May-12 |
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09-May-12 |
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You guys
Are money. H. Moon, that is the same table. Thanks to both of you. There is really nothing wrong with the material covering the chairs but the seat cushions seem flat. Not sure if they are supposed to be like that. There is a spring webbing underneath.
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09-May-12 |
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I just redid some Finn Juhl chairs with the same kind of seat. They should be the same thickness as the back, I think--so whatever foam will restore them to that thickness. If you're going to redo them, of course.
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09-May-12 |
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09-May-12 |
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foot
made me think of this candleholder (wich I own an example of).
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10-May-12 |
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11-May-12 |
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Is there a patent label on there Orleans? I wonder if there is a connection with Harry Nolan and all the fuss over the cantilever.
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11-May-12 |
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OOPS homecrest not homecraft
yeah there's a patent pending label...
Homecrest
Industries Incorporated
It's in pretty good shape. There's some rust near the label but overall it's not too bad.
As for the litigation with the cantilever chair....not sure.
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11-May-12 |
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$100
if only she hadn't had a flower pot on top.....a humid flower pot....
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12-May-12 |
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Nelson X-leg table
Found at a junk shop for $15. Unfortunately, the top was "resized" by a previous owner with a circular saw. Still, with a new slab, it might make me a nice desk.
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12-May-12 |
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Oh yes
A nice solid slab would be wonderful.
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12-May-12 |
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12-May-12 |
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Red LTR's
Tyler,
I bought two LTR's, with the same early label, which had been painted red. I could see the tops were in rough condition underneath, but figured I would still prefer two original examples with patina, than the bright red tables I had.
I used Citristrip to remove the paint, which was fairly easy to do, and found something which I believe must be very rare; both tables appear to have had aniline red finish originally. At first I thought it must be remains from the top coat of paint, but then noticed the tone of color was different from the red paint. Also, the veneer had those dark strands running through it, which can be seen on some of the early aniline red Eames plywood pieces, which makes me believe they were indeed red originally.
Both my tables were in rough condition, as I had suspected. One has a veneer loss at the edge, the other has a worn area in the middle of the top, which goes right through the veneer... Still, I'm happier with the worn look, than the painted red.
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12-May-12 |
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Great info alexandersforum
I think I will try and remove the paint. I can see that the edges are pretty nicked up but I think I would like to see the original patina. Thanks alexandersforum
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13-May-12 |
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13-May-12 |
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13-May-12 |
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wow
I have never seen a pair of those! WONDERFUL
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13-May-12 |
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Early sixties Blinq Blinq
Oh No!!!!...not another clock...come in Number 8..
your time is up...I couldn't resist this kitsch clock for $15...
cheers
Jim
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13-May-12 |
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Clock
I wouldnt call that clock kitsch at all its very stylish, good find and a bargain!
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13-May-12 |
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I love
seeing what everyone gets! What fun!
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13-May-12 |
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Nice Arabia zebra Jet! I had one years ago which I sold but always wanted another.
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14-May-12 |
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is anyone
an expert on Ceramic marks? I have a vase (pictured above, a rather brutal 2 legged triangular fellow) that has the most complex, interesting makers's mark that I have seen. But it is like an egyptian cartouche more than a signature. Really stylish item.
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14-May-12 |
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Just gotta say...
...very nice finds everyone!
I especially like the Finn Juhl set jdip.
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19-May-12 |
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A really great
lamp in great shape. No maker mark anywhere, but HANDSOME
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19-May-12 |
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posted by
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19-May-12 |
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wow!
what a great deal on that set!!
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19-May-12 |
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Pinhole Camera
Solid walnut pinhole camera. A well constructed simple design!
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20-May-12 |
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Hans Olsen modular daybed for Bramin Møbler (Model 161)
I acquired this teak, modular daybed set by Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler this weekend for little to nothing at a garage sale. I was ecstatic when I brought it home, ID'd it and saw the estimated value.
Two of the modular seats have damaged webbing, one worse than the other so I'm trying to get info on how I can have them repaired. More on that is at the thread listed below.
http://www.designaddict.com/design_addict/forums/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread_show_one/thread_id/14972/
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21-May-12 |
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Nice, jesgord. I've got that...
Nice, jesgord. I've got that one too, which I found last year on etsy, turned upside down and being sold as a "vintage wire mushroom sculpture", ha.
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21-May-12 |
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this up over the weekend. I debated with myself for a while before making the purhcase as I really didn't and still don't know if I really like it. For the price they were asking I figured I couldnt go wrong. The white and black portions are some type of laminate. Any one have any idea on the manufacturer?
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22-May-12 |
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brbeard
Thanks for the link. That seller is absurd with his prices but I think we have mentioned that on this forum before. I wonder if it is truly a Saltman piece. Thanks for the lead. Waffle, I agree, looks Lane-ish. Well, Likely won't keep it for long as I am not digging it.
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22-May-12 |
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Yeah - it might be wishful...
Yeah - it might be wishful thinking on his part, just an attempt to justify those...aggressive...prices. I did a quick search and couldn't find any similar examples attributed to Brown-Saltman, so that's not promising. From my understanding, they were pretty good about marking their pieces. It might be worth acting like an interested buyer and sending the seller a note just to ask about what he's basing his attribution on!
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23-May-12 |
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I have owned
2 Brown Saltman Items and both were nicely marked.
But it does rather look the part.
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23-May-12 |
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Interesting sculpture
I just got this compelling sculpture that reminds me of the biomorphic abstraction practiced by artists like Noguchi and Leo Amino. It's a small piece, but very finely done. The only mark or "signature" is carved into the bottom of the base and looks like it may be a Japanese character.
By chance is there anyone on the forum who might be able to help with a translation?
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24-May-12 |
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Pegboard-LOVE the sculpture.....
Pegboard-LOVE the sculpture...but can't help with the signature.
Just got all three volumes of Phaidon Design Classics from a local thrift shop for $12 all in. All three in great condition.
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24-May-12 |
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Pegboard... your sculpture...
Pegboard... your sculpture looks like a grumpy bloke about to stick his massive nose into someones earhole... it's wicked.
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24-May-12 |
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Pegboard-
That is the...
Pegboard-
That is the character for tree in both Japanese and Chinese. Beautiful sculpture-a lovely find!
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midwest
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24-May-12 |
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Thanks midwest
Tree, huh? Any idea why an artist might sign their work with the character for "Tree"? Other than the obvious fact that the wood was once a tree, that is.
And the symbol is the same in both Japanese and Chinese? I'm going to bet that it came from Japan based on other items in the home that were clearly from travels to Japan.
I got the sculpture along with a number of items from a high-end estate on the lakefront in Chicago. These folks were well traveled and had very fine furnishings. I also got a Dunbar sofa and lounge chairs upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric and some fantastic lighting.
Thanks again for the help midwest.
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Pegboard Modern (USA)
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25-May-12 |
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a 4 chair day
3 REALLY beat spindle back side chairs marked "made in sweden". Quite handsome but needing much work.
and this rather odd baby. American, I suspect. Just a # stamped on the bottom. Nice wide seat.
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26-May-12 |
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Hmm
Not too sure about those.
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posted by
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26-May-12 |
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Agree woody
I'm not sure about them either which I why I put then up for evaluation by you guys. Seller said she was given then by a former room mate. That room mate supposedly told her that they had been in her parents basement "forever". I was skeptical but decided to buy them anyway as the pair was 360. I know nothing about authenticating these particular chairs. Will extra pics or dimensions help you guys help me?
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posted by
jdip
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26-May-12 |
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Well
I was hoping you would say that you got them for next to nothing, because unfortunately they're not authentic. I wonder if the seller intentionally tried to make them look vintage...
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posted by
woodywood (USA)
edited on 26-May-12 09:15 PM [edit]
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26-May-12 |
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Sucks for me
You win some you lose some. I went into that purchase blindly as I am unfamiliar with the LCW. Never owned one. School me a bit if you dont mind. What is it with thes chairs that is wrong besides I assume the finish?
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posted by
jdip
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26-May-12 |
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pardon my ignorance
but aren't those THONET?
As I remember the Thonet veriant's back rest support does NOT bulge out. The one above does not, so Thonet.
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posted by
waffle
edited on 26-May-12 10:36 PM [edit]
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26-May-12 |
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Aside from the finish..the spine and the shock mounts look different than the Herman Miller version...but they are very nice chairs, non-the-less. But aren't they more of a knock-off DCW than a LCW? Quite acceptable, methinks.
Carry on.
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posted by
Mark
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26-May-12 |
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mark/woody
I am lost. Mark, as you pointed out, the angle of the spine is more of a DCW. I know there are knock offs of everything but do the knockoffs have single shock mounts on the back? I guess I am reaching here as I hate getting burned.
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posted by
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26-May-12 |
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jdip,
I only have an LCW, and the back is attached using 2 shock mounts (seat uses 4). Don't feel toasted...you bought a pair of fine chairs.
Let's have a shot.
best,
Mark.
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posted by
Mark
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27-May-12 |
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Jacobsen Flatware
Just received this 60 piece set of Arne Jacobsen flatware that I bought my wife on Ebay. The listing said Georg Jensen, but when I opened the box it's all A. Michelsen! Pretty sure it was a score at $480.
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posted by
josh
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posted by
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29-May-12 |
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Brass(?) Brno
I bought this last night for $50 and I am super excited about it! I've turned up very little information about a brass version of the Brno flat-bar chair, but I have an inquiry sent in to Knoll, so here's hoping I can find out more!
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posted by
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31-May-12 |
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Pegboard-
The estate you bought that sculpture sounds dreamy. sigh.
The Tree character could also be the artists surname or signature or just possibly the title of the piece. I'm not sure if this tidbit can help you in your research but thought I'd mention it. You are probably right that it is Japanese- I know that in chinese you sign your last name first in the sequence of characters in your name so if it was the artists signature than possibly "tree" was their last name...
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posted by
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31-May-12 |
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Greta Von Nessen Anywhere Lamp
I scooped a Greta Von Nessen anywhere lamp up from an estate for under $20. It was a good day.
http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=1962
http://arttattler.com/designgooddesign.html
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posted by
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Just picked up a...
Just picked up a Nelson/Miller walnut wall mirror with the Alexander Girard 'Quatrefoil' pattern design. I had been hoping to find one of these for a long time for the wall next to my hall closet--I have a Quatrefoil mantel clock so I thought it would be nice to have a mirror from this series too. However, the built-in drawer on this mirror protrudes far enough that if I hang it up I can't open the closet door--doh!
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posted by
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01-Jun-12 |
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I always thought these...
I always thought these pieces were Umanoff designs, no? Girrard didn't do any work for Howard Miller, did he? I know he did the quatrefoil fabric....but I don't believe these pieces are connected. I like the mirror and happen to have the matching wall clock myself.
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posted by
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01-Jun-12 |
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Oh, I don't think Girard desi...
Oh, I don't think Girard designed these pieces, I just meant they were based off his design for Herman Miller. But I can't imagine they didn't have some kind of agreement with Girard or Herman Miller to use the design.
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posted by
gene
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Actually, if anybody knows...
Actually, if anybody knows more about these Quatrefoil pieces for the Meridian home line, I would love to hear about it. You see the clocks periodically, but there were mirrors and other pieces and you hardly ever see them.
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posted by
gene
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posted by
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posted by
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02-Jun-12 |
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I remember
seeing a Howard Miller catalog citing the clocks as Umanoff. I would assume The mirror shelf is also. Girard certainly did not invent the Quatrefoil. I would just chalk it up as another in a long line of borrowers of the pattern.
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posted by
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I have to disagree with you. ...
I have to disagree with you. Of course Girard didn't invent the quatrefoil, but -- seriously? You don't see the difference between Girard's design and quatrefoils in general?
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posted by
gene
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I am
not sure as to what part you are in disagreement. I made no statement concerning the originality (or lack thereof) of Girard's take on the quatrefoil.
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posted by
glassartist (USA)
edited on 02-Jun-12 08:14 AM [edit]
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02-Jun-12 |
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I guess I don't understand...
I guess I don't understand then--what point were you making when you noted that Girard didn't invent the quatrefoil?
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posted by
gene
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It sounded to me like you were suggesting that the quatrefoil used on the mirror and clocks was not based on Girard's design.
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posted by
gene
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I had read
your posts as basically giving a lock on the modern Quatrefoil to Girard as your main point of attribution. Otherwise you might have asked "who designed this take on that pattern?". My pointing out That Girard was not the fist to use it was to help dismiss the idea that the pattern necessarily made its way over to Howard Miller from Herman Miller. That, and me having seen the pattern positively attributed to Umanoff. Also, I can not see the detail on your pic well, but if it is the same as the clock I am looking at right now, it is a very different version. I am seeing the Umanoff pattern composed of 5 circles (one in the center), while the Girard is 4 joined teardrop shapes (sorry, best description I can muster). If you are headed in that direction, please do not take offense. This is not an attack. I have certainly spent my share of time in the glass house of misattribution. Sometime I just might tell you about the scolding I got from Risom's daughter on the attribution subject. These were comments to try to help answer your query, and certainly not to pick on you or Girard..
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posted by
glassartist (USA)
edited on 02-Jun-12 09:00 AM [edit]
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So who was the first to turn...
So who was the first to turn the quatrefoil shape into a pattern? I have to admit I have never seen the quatrefoil as a fabric pattern before Girard. Prior to Girard I have only seen the quatrefoil in three dimensional form, architectural or sculptural, more elaborate in shape and much larger in size. The Girard quatrefoil is also different from most in that it is turned on it's axis into more of an X shape. And I don't recall seeing the quatrefoil used as a tiny repeating pattern before Girard. So I'd be curious to see what you are referring to, because I have always thought of the Girard design as totally original and distinct, even though the quatrefoil shape goes back to the Gothic era.
In any case, I disagree with your statement that the pattern on the clocks and mirrors is "very different" from what Girard designed. I am not trying to attack you either and I guess we can just agree to disagree. I just think it is really obvious that the pattern is based on the Girard. To me, the similarities are far more obvious than the dissimilarities, and I would attribute those small differences to the fact the design was being translated from a woven fabric into one that had to be milled into wood. I am sure that circles are much easier to mill into wood than teardrop shapes. Add to that the association of Howard Miller with George Nelson and Herman Miller--the link to Girard just seems pretty obvious to me.
That said, if you can point me to some examples of the quatrefoil shape used as a modern pattern from this time period I will have to concede that you're right, I just haven't seen any examples before.
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posted by
gene
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yes we can
agree to disagree, but you are disagreeing with things I have not said. So, I really have no place to respond other than repeating the idea I used to refute your attribution assumptions that seems to have offended you. That is that knowing Girard did not invent the quatrefoil, and the mirror was a production by a different company, would have been enough for me to refrain from making the connection that you did. I made no disparaging comments about Girard, or his work, nor would I. I feel you are defending Girard's honor and challenging me on slights I did not make.
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posted by
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edited on 03-Jun-12 08:21 AM [edit]
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posted by
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04-Jun-12 |
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Glassartist - not offended,...
Glassartist - why do you say I"m offended? I'm not at all. I'm just asking you to back up your assertion that the modernist quatrefoil pattern was not pioneered by Girard. I'd like to see some examples of other modern quatrefoil patterns from this time period. If you can back up your point, then I'll agree with your conclusion that the Meridian quatrefoil has nothing to do with the Girard quatrefoil. If you can't show my any examples, then I will continue to disagree with you. I am perfectly willing to accept that I might have been wrong but I think it's fair to ask you to show me the proof.
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posted by
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04-Jun-12 |
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No really,
"I'm just asking you to back up your assertion that the modernist quatrefoil pattern was not pioneered by Girard"
I never made that assertion anywhere.
Please reread my posts. I said Girard did not invent the quatrefoil. A true statement. I made no statement about Girard and his interpretation of a very old design, just that he did not invent it. You are still defending against something I did not say. Just to be perfectly clear, I think his redo of that old pattern was nothing short of brilliant. I did not and would not say what you think I did.
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posted by
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edited on 04-Jun-12 08:11 AM [edit]
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04-Jun-12 |
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I think this is a Cado 161...
Saw this and went there right away and was in beautiful condition. Has another bookcase wall unit with it and the seller had a nice danish chair to go with it. Might not keep the chair, but was thinking based on the look of the cabinet and the drop down this might be a Cado 161?
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posted by
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05-Jun-12 |
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That looks like a Cado to...
That looks like a Cado to me. I've always been quite partial to those lovely basket weave cabinet fronts....I've been looking for that elusive table attachment for my Cado for ages....lucky you.... they don't come up too often, at least not where I'm from.
Enjoy it!
If it were mine, I'd be lovingly smearing it down with lotions and emollients as we speak...:-)
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posted by
Solange
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05-Jun-12 |
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Oh I am.
Actually the chair that came with it, goes with it...it is a Poul Cadovius Pia side chair. The rush seat is in great shape. The table will be perfect for my wife's sewing station.
I will post pics when it goes up if anyone is interested.
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posted by
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05-Jun-12 |
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Glassartist--Obviously Girard...
Glassartist--Obviously Girard didn't invent the quatrefoil! But I never said he did. I just said his design was original, which you seemed to deny, but couldn't back up so now you're just backpedaling. I'm not going to clog up this thread with any more nonsense.
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posted by
gene
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06-Jun-12 |
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I denied
I denied no such thing. Anywhere. I have removed none of my posts. I have reread them all numerous times. There is none of your claims about any kind of slight to Girard anywhere. You say "seem to deny" indicating something you read into it. Not anything I said. It is all there still. Cite or retract. Please do not put words into my mouth. BTW, Love the mirror/shelf. A rare bird and beautiful too.
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posted by
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edited on 06-Jun-12 01:13 AM [edit]
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06-Jun-12 |
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Gene is right. Glassartist...
Gene is right. Glassartist edited his posts and is now backpedaling. Its time to grow up and take responsibility for your mistakes Glassartist.
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@jdip
Your chairs are Eames designed DCW's manufactured by Evans. The single shockmount is correct for this early version chair. Not sure about the finish.
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06-Jun-12 |
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norm
I am still up in the air about it. I feel they are old chairs and I am not aware of "old" copies although others are way more familiar with this stuff than I am. I believe that some one put some type of clear coat on the face of the backrest and seat at one time during their life. If they are truly Eames chairs I don't know why top edge of the shock mount is not flush with the top edge of the neck like I see on all other examples across the Internet.
I asked Woody what makes them fakes just so I could learn a bit so as to avoid making the mistake again but never got an answer. Woody, if you could enlighten me I would really appreciate it.
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06-Jun-12 |
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Trollpirate
strikes again! I changed no content. I always edit for grammar and clarity directly after I post and before they are even read by others. Man, you are a predictable one trick pony on this forum. My edit for this post; coming from you, a request to grow up is seriously ironic. Yeesh.
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posted by
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edited on 06-Jun-12 04:29 AM [edit]
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06-Jun-12 |
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@jdip
"@jdip
Your chairs are Eames designed DCW's manufactured by Evans. The single shockmount is correct for this early version chair. Not sure about the finish."
I am not an expert, but I thought if it was Evans, it would have 5-2-5 screws and the center panel would be flush with the front legs, not past it.
Others would know better than me.
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06-Jun-12 |
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jdip
They could be authentic, just a couple things don't like quite right from the photos. The size and placement of the back shock mount is not correct, as you noted. It looks like the frame pieces (spine & legs) all have rounded edges (this could be an optical illusion from the photos). The shape of the back rest looks odd (also too rounded). Vintage chairs would not have used black screws (could be replacements).
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posted by
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edited on 06-Jun-12 05:38 AM [edit]
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06-Jun-12 |
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better late than....
never, bought this vise 12 months ago and finally got it fitted to my bench today, similar to this persons bench but not as pretty. More sustained concentration and accuracy than I've had to deal with in ages, 15 pages of instructions...chain driven, skews. Just wanted to share the pleasure and recomend them to any maker types.
Time for a drink!
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posted by
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edited on 07-Jun-12 09:21 AM [edit]
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06-Jun-12 |
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Oh!!
that could put an eye out! Very nice.
many thanks Robert.
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posted by
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07-Jun-12 |
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Some odds and ends from the G...
Some odds and ends from the Goodwill this week. An Italian glass "A Canne" carafe for $4 (I have seen an identical one cited as being by Fratelli Toso), a Quistgaard salad bowl produced in Denmark for $10, and a Quistgaard dutch oven made in France, $15.
Edit: I see now that the carafe is more reliably identified as being designed by Gio Ponti for Venini, and is cited in Leslie Pina's book "Circa Fifties Glass".
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posted by
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Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta...
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta "Autumn Tree" vase. Stole it for $110.00 from a local antique shop. More glass from the same colection to go check out next weekend....Perhaps another gem
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reluctantly
bought an oval Herman Miller racetrack (I think that is what they are called) table today. Needs work, thus the reluctant. But it was $30. I think these are considered part of the aluminum group.
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posted by
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edited on 13-Jun-12 05:14 AM [edit]
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13-Jun-12 |
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yes
very excited. I haven't had this one before.
the leather was custom. the previous owner was the president of Herman Miller in Canada.
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Edmund Spence nightstand
found it at the SA. they still have the matching dresser, unfortunately the top drawer of the dresser has a long chip out of the top.
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I am a noob in regds. to shell chairs, but I think this is H. Miller? The base looks right. The ONLY MARK I could find was a very small Z. There is also an ink mark that says something like "Z Comm 2" inside a circle. In smokin' good shape.
Guess I should have been paying attention during all those discussions about Vitra. Vs. Miller....
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13-Jun-12 |
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13-Jun-12 |
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why
thank you!
I am really pleased to finally find one. I like the wheeled ver. quite a bit. Very serene.
EDIT - Is there some reason this is NOT marked HM? All the one's I have seen here on DA seem to have it somewhere? I guess if it was a label it could have fallen off...
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waffle
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14-Jun-12 |
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Not All
Shells are marked HM - is there any sort of embossment? Sometimes you have to look pretty carefully...
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CAC
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