Gremlina Vintage

Loving and Learning New Mid Century Designers.

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:17:00 +0000

Profile Jon van Koert by Drexel. Circa 1960. Danish style and solid.

(thanks Mid2Mod for the info!)

Amazing Atomic Mid Century Modern Wooden Lamps with authentic shades.

Lovely and long yellow velour sofa

armless vinyl loveseat in white. Above hangs a lovely Vintage Stretched Marimekko fabric.

Mid Century Atomic Green vinyl Swivel Rocker and Matching Foot stool.

Tufted Midcentury Modern Lounge Arm Chair

visit our facebook albums to shop through all our available inventory.

email thegremlina AT gmail.com for questions, payment options, shipping requests etc. Thanks!

Finally, some fresh furnishings.

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 01:53:00 +0000

Midcentury Vintage Furniture in North Carolina

coming soon. amazing Lane console dresser.

you missed this Paul Mccobb beauty! Amazing desk from the planner group sold at the last warehouse sale--make sure you come to our next!

great news, this Paul Mccobb Planner group table and chairs set is still available. It's stunning! And, the pendant globe sitting on top is great too!

stylish and functional table with 4 chairs set, modern or country style blended in this great dinette.

20s style pantaloon outfit in silky blue.geometric mid century artwork and a terrific woven head board--see how the ends curve in a bit? And it's a king!

this pair would be so good recovered. Love the tufts--might square up the cushions and definitely paint the wood and rattan. And the lamps? perfection with their matching shades!

rattan trunks with brass handles, bamboo details. Midcentury Storage at its finest.

Love the green--sadly there's some major damage to the upholstery, but doesn't change the power of it's great lines. Custom Reupholstery available!

no reupholstery needed on these beauts. Gold perfection with these classy matching club chairs.

freshly refinished in a great midcentury color scheme. Set up your work station or office with character and interest!

There's always fresh vintage furniture coming available on the facebook page and in the Etsy shop! Please come shop!

*sorry for the grainy pics--it's the camera...;)

Inventory Update

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Moving into the New Year I see the vintage business morphing into something...not sure what, but who wants to label anything, or set limitations?

American of Martinsville Triple Dresser set available here through 1.4.13

The warehouse is messy now, but about once a month we clean it up and make it a relatively enjoyable place to shop and peruse.

Here are a few shots of the warehouse that include items that are still available for purchase. You're always invited to visit the 'for sale' album for more of our available furniture options, and Gremlina.com for an eclectic variety of vintage home, fashion and furnishings.

Record Player Console--working with original instructions and audio input for iPod playing

broyhill style credenza or dresser, matching midcentury pottery lamps, ship art...

clothing, farmhouse style table, hoosier, boots, gowns...

Metal Based Tulip table with oval top--desk or dining table.

silver detailed metal top aviator steampunk style credenza.

vintage advertising

housewares and accessories

A pretty dresser makes the room.

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

How that became this: The tale of a vintage sofa who wanted to be loved once more.

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:17:00 +0000

So, for some of us it's difficult to have the vision of re-finishing. For some of us it's not. Let's sit back and let one piece of furniture inspire us all. (thanks to my sweet customer who had the notion to face lift this guy, and a few others as well).

note the lines. and the tufting. the bones are really good.

and after! changes:

-new upholstery (obviously)

-no legs

-one cushion along bottom

-beautiful new welting that reinforces the great shape.

amazing. This piece is a great example of how you can get a fantastic custom piece from a well built piece of furniture that has years of life left. the price? well, a fraction of what you'd get for a similar quality new custom sofa.

Sitting Down with Vintage Style

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:52:00 +0000

avocado green tufted highback crushed velvet chair. $145 as is, $325 reupholstered (with your fabric)

tufted backed, caned arms matching pair. as is $325, reupholstered $700 (with your fabric)

*gulp* these are great Heritage caned chair set, amazing. $340 as is, $690 reupholstered (with your fabric)

gold mid century tufted sofa. As is: $300 Reupholstered: $500 (with your fabric)

Hoosier Refinishing

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:17:00 +0000

I've got my crack-team all set and moving on the refinishing of this new piece. Will be $1500 when completed--catch us quickly and have it custom refinished to fit your style.

ah if only this guy would fit in my space. alas--i must simply play a part in its finding of a great home. can you imagine the years of joy that comes with this? the pies that have cooled on those wire racks? the flour sifted? emmmm. old furniture is WAY better than new--imho. ;-)

Pinteresting (click and follow!)

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:29:00 +0000

the Vintage Warehouse

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:35:00 +0000

We're open by appointment, with some pre-scheduled work days (check back for those).

here are some sneak peeks.

Broyhill Premier Emphasis coffee table or console with white tufted sofa.

tufted cozy sitting chair by Rowe near 30s era radio (SOLD) +side shot of a swell ikat sitter.

red striped throne chair, caned dining set, faux bamboo table trio (sofa table SOLD).

Naugahyde black seamed chair pair, white tufted hollywood regency couch and broyhill premier table (mid century lamps with shades--2 in the set)

pair of european slatted seats, Drexel tufted round arm sofa, drexel barrel back club chair and a single industrial style modern office chair in orange.

classy blonde art deco 30s era bedroom suite, caned sitting chair, and coordinating lounge chairs

faux bamboo and brass credenza hutch, farmhouse style armoire, sweet blue sitter and more.

Make time to come and see for yourself, plus loads of great vintage clothing and accessories.

Mid Century Chairs

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:57:00 +0000

Adding this adorably classic mid century Rowe chair to our 'for sale' line-up.

Shipping available, purchase through facebook ($185). Loads more available sweetness here.

Dress-a-Day #5 (Thursday)

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:01:00 +0000

$26. 'like' to see them first.

Dress-a-Day #3.5 & #4 (tuesday & wednesday)

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:11:00 +0000

$36

$40

Dress-a-Day #2 (Monday)

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:18:00 +0000

email to order!

Dress-a-Day #1 (Sunday)

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:52:00 +0000

$40! email if you're interested.

ooh YES! to style, and features, and getting inspired.

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:52:00 +0000

The Following (unless noted) is a REPOSTING FROM:

Get the Look Decor: Greatest Hits

(originally on the etsy blog)

Story by Iheartmoustaches

Published on Dec 18, 2011 in Shop

Photo by Ashley Vaughn

This weekend’s Get the Look Decor is inspired by the dream home renovation of Ashley and Andy Vaughn. Their 1903 Huntsville, Alabama home has been a labor of love since the couple purchased it from Andy’s father in 2006. Their homey style incorporates second-hand treasures, old records, six cozy fireplaces, three cats and one cockatiel.

(note that AWESOME record player--a great feature for us Gremlinaians, and all of the items in this set are things we love. we have the identical matryoshka set and play with it often!)

[Left to right top row: 1950s HiFi Stereo Console by Magnavox by gremlina; Velvet Lounge Swivel Chairs by RemiDanielleDesign; Reclaimed Oak & Poplar Barnwood Chest by legacybuilding; Left to right bottom row: Handmade Birdhouse by SomeOtherPrairie; MATRYOSHKA Babuska Doll bydrowsySwords; Ceramic mushroom by NinadesignSthlm]

[Left to right top row: Retro metal canisters by TrunkFullofTreasure; White Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet byroosteriver; Vintage Soup Mugs Set by wildjunipervintage; Left to right bottom row: Vintage Metal Canisters by VintageEye; Vintage Bread Box by thevintagetreehouse; Vintage Spoon Rest byRainyPenguinVintage]

[Left to right top row: set of four bright yellow wheat dinner napkins by margotbianca; modern walnut dining chair by GKSFurnitureMaker; yellow glass jar with lid by charliesnest; Left to right bottom row: Vintage Childrens Book - Pinocchio by RyanRose; Dried Globe Amaranth Flowers byTheEverlastingPosy; Farmhouse Dining Table by carolinafarmhouse]

[Left to right top row: Three vintage floral pillowcases by jawaddel; Polka Dot Fabric Pussy Willow Branches by janejoss; ORIGINAL Oil Painting Autumn Colors by decorpro; Left to right bottom row: Vintage Gramophone IPHONE Player by IndianvsIndian; Vintage Gold Chenille Full Bedspread bychristinetasche; Handmade guanacaste wood 5 shelf bookcase by missionlazarus]

(OH! one day I'm going to have a house in which I will let the wall paper hang! there are so many great options now--I remember spending hours in wall paper shops with my mom trying to pick the perfect thing and florals and fruits were about the only option. Thank goodness we've progressed!)

(This was a lovely interview with Christine, a very familiar Etsy face. We were honored to have a piece that fits her style and her taste reaffirmed our own--it's good. Eclectic and colorful, vintage and modern, rustic and contemporary; decorate with pieces you love and it will come together. Don't get stuck in a theme or a style, just use what you're drawn to!)

the Vintage Furniture Scene

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

sweet pair of rattan and faux bamboo bedside tables sold a few weeks ago.

I love furniture. I love rearranging it, finding new pieces, enjoying them for a bit and re-selling it to buy something different. For a long time it's been a 'problem' of mine--just ask my husband. Thank goodness for finding outlets! Thanks to my booth spot at the Handmade Emporium, I've met a lot of others with a similar quirk. It's awesome to chat with other vintage-lovers in person, creatives with a keen eye for a retro-gem...and to be encouraged.
*stereo/record console still available.

Well, the point is, we're selling more furniture which has been intimidating before now. Mid Century, Hollywood Regency, Country, Deco, and on and on. What I like, I buy and I sell. While I'm not a big fan of refinishing I'm beginning to learn that it's doesn't have to be the drudgery I've always considered it to be, but I'm genuinely more interested in preserving the original intent of most pieces--the look and feel the designer meant it to have--than repainting or even recovering. However, sometimes there's no hope of having a functional piece without some major clean-up...
All that said, I'm learning as I go and gleaning information about furniture sales and resales from some pretty awesome folks that I've managed to surround myself with. My mother (who started this visionary training when I was but a wee lass), some sweet friends who brain storm and teach me without asking for much in return, and a little thing most folks call the 'internet'.
(brass/glass shelf: SOLD)

For those of you interested in what comes from Gremlina Vintage, skip on over to the facebook page. We'll list most things there first and foremost. From vintage audio equipment to make an audiophile drool to some sleekly lined chairs and back to a store-it-all hutch to make yer grandma green with envy, we'll have it. So, check it. AND. We will ship or deliver, so shop. Whether you're in Greensboro, NC, Brooklyn, NY, Memphis, TN, Austin, TX or anywhere--shop.
(*danish chairs Available HERE)

Nothing beats a good cover...

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:25:00 +0000

This is a gift to anyone who sees it, from me. (& Bon Iver & his new album). But, I have to explain that covers of songs I secretly belt at the top of my lungs by artists I love seem to justify my eclectic and at times embarrassing music choices. Bonnie Rait can't be topped, but for me the magnificence here is about the combination of 2 things that I adore separately anyway...hope you enjoy as well.

Other good combos like these that quickly pop into my head:
If I Were a Boy :: Reba McEntire
Wonderwall :: Cat Power
Your Song :: Ewan McGregor
Cheesecake :: frozen yogurt. (you can apply it to more than songs)

You have any faves?

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0000

new vintage-esque glasses. My mom didn't wear glasses til she got old (sorry mom), but I really think I look like her in this picture. A compliment to myself ;) (not that looking like dad isn't a compliment, but I suppose there are always mixed feelings when people tell a grown woman she looks JUST like their father)

and are you on Instagram? find me: gremlina

Indie Market FRIDAY!

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:08:00 +0000

I LOVE this month's poster--a very good representation of what the market looks like.

If you're a local folk-al, we're pleased to offer 20% off anything in the shop, for pick-up at the market!

Out-of-towner? enjoy 20% off one item in the shop (through Sunday Aug. 7th) & we'll just have to ship...

COUPON CODE: 'FIRSTFRIDAY'

Don't you have a QRC?

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:50:00 +0000

Not sure why I think this is so incredibly sweet, but I do. Go ahead. Scan it.

make your own here.

I want to be a shop owner

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:31:00 +0000

Thank goodness for Etsy. It's worlds more exciting than selling on Ebay--if you ask me. You constantly feel surrounded by the universe's coolest people and their handmade our searched out one of a kind goods. I really like being a part of that.

sweet granny shoes--my first vintage sale on Etsy in 2009

I'm thankful that I had a place to start creating a shop and selling the things I find and have a passion for. Vintage is in my blood and it's difficult to imagine a life not being on-the-hunt for some sweet artifact or amazing trash/treasure. So, thanks Etsy.

BUT. In my blood is also the craving to meet and motivate people. Matching people with things they love, and that give them joy on any level is thrilling for me. Thrilling. And, while there is some sense of this connection when a sale is made via our online shop, that face to face experience is a wee bit more complete.

If the shoe fits. If the dress flatters. If the retro owl clock will go perfectly with a kitchen's decor. The smile and glimmer in a person's eye when a match is made--can't be beat. We all win. The junkyard is spared a little room, I may earn a few dollars, and someone goes home with a product that pleases...this is good.

Here is the passion I have; like that of a matchmaker. I see things and just know that its home is waiting. I have accrued quite a lot on my own, not to mention the overflow at my mother's house...and I'm anxious to have a store. I'm anxious to have a meeting place for these great things. Our local Indie Market has been a fix once a month for these past 2 years, but I want more! Tell me, is this incredible to ask? That this stay-at-home mama of 3 (one merely 9 weeks) have a humble little shop?

This post is just to throw it out into the universe, not that it isn't already there. There are many things I want to do in my life: a little farming, a lot of loving, and a little store. That about sums it up.

**all these images are of sales over the last 3 years.**

First Friday THIS week.

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:05:00 +0000

Friday is supposed to be BEAUTIFUL, and we'll have some BEAUTIFUL sights to see, so make a plan to visit the Indie Market & tell your friends!

A Giveaway for the Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:27:00 +0000

a little organic greenhouse flower selection is being given away here by yours truly!

Stop in and leave a comment...

Indie Market of Greensboro

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:45:00 +0000

On April 1st we'll have the first First Friday Indie Market of the year--no foolin'!

The poster came out a few days ago & Gremlina got a little feature--awesome.

'Yes We Can' inspiration is always nice before one of these events! We LOVE being down there, meeting people, spreading the vintage love and seeing what other great vendors are about, but it's not an easy venture--we do a lot of working, too...come & see how the 'work' pays off!

Speaking of which, we added our recent 'mint julep ensemble' as a listing for just the dress--check that out. And, we've been steadily adding new and exciting merchandise. Get on over & check it:

gremlina.com

Inspired by Green and Piecing Together Vintage

noreply@blogger.com (Lacey (schoolhousefarm)) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:30:00 +0000

We've steadily been collecting vintage for a long time, but today an ensemble was born from simple pieces that just kept arriving on our mannequin.

I believe the combination is just lovely...you?

All Together Now.

aren't these shoes magical?

::DRESS::

Mint Green Delight--empire waisted, full length, zippered back, size 6
$30

::HAT::

Lancaster natural color, full brim, sun shading 100% wool, Made in USA.
$25

::BAG::

Quilted brown suede shell, zippered pockets, lots of storage, neutral and useful.
$28

::SHOES::

Serenades by Florsheim, Nutmeg Brown leather, 2.5" heel, size 7
$45

::JEWELS::

Golden bling, 3 chain, choker to 20" length.
$15

::Purchase the Ensemble for 40% off ($84)::
::2 pieces or more 20% off total::

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