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Scandinavian Brutalist Glass Candle Holders

2016-01-05T19:25:00.001-08:00

Kosta boda, orrefors, nybro, etc.

Walter Von Nessen Table Lamp

2015-10-28T17:26:00.001-07:00

Found at the Habitat for Humanity Restore. It was $10.

Rosewood Side Table, Johansfors Bowl, Blenko Candle Holders, and Kjeni Teak Tray

2015-10-27T16:57:00.001-07:00

The rosewood table started as a wall unit cabinet. I purchased it (and some other pieces) for $15. It didn't have the wall brackets so I improvised by adding hairpin legs. The bowl was $3, Tray $2, and Blenkos were also $2.

Russel Wright for Bauer

2015-10-26T19:51:00.001-07:00

I saw this on the bottom shelf at Goodwill. I thought ...huh, that glaze looks like RW. Turned it over and sure enough, its a piece of Bauer art pottery designed by Russel Right. I think it was $2.99.

Upsala Slojd Teak Tray by Jonny Mattsson

2015-10-26T19:45:00.001-07:00

I knew this was a steal as soon no matter what is was marked in Goodwill. A solid teak tray made from a single plank of teak is pretty rare. I turned it over, made in Sweden, and it was marked $0.99! Went home, and did some research. It was an excellent purchase!

Herman Miller Time Life by Eames

2015-10-26T19:32:00.001-07:00

I purchased this at an expensive furniture store as part of their antiques line. It was in their clearance room and I negotiated like a pro get it for a fair price. I really wanted this chair and they seem to be rarer than unicorns in New England.

Roseville Mostique Vases circa 1916

2015-09-17T15:56:00.001-07:00

I found these arts and craft Roseville vases at Goodwill. The first one was under $1 and the tulips were painted red with acrylic paint. Luckily it was easy to clean off. I just found the larger vase found last night. It was $5.

Gilbert Rohde for Heywood Wakefield

2015-08-31T17:40:00.001-07:00

The chair passes the pepper test! Pepper (the cat) only sits in the best chairs :)

I saw this chair in Goodwill about 1 month ago. It was painted and horribly reupholstered. I told myself I would only buy it as a project chair if it was still there when it went half off. Well it went half off yesterday. It has been stripped to the original upholstery and sanded back to bare wood. Still a long way to go. The price was right at $5.50.

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

2015-07-12T13:33:00.001-07:00

Purchased at the Habitat for Humanity Restore.

Roche Pottery Vase

2015-07-12T11:27:00.001-07:00

I was happy to find this case. The price was a little high for me at 20, but I was always looking to add some Roche to my collection. Mold number 31.

Porgrund Porcelain Studio Line

2015-07-12T11:12:00.001-07:00

I received these from my grandparents collection. I love to look at them they remind me of them.

Erik Hoglund Candelabra

2015-07-12T11:08:00.001-07:00

I just picked this up at the local flea for a cool fiver. I believe it to be by Erik Hoglund although I cannot find this specific model on the internet. Please correct me if I am wrong.

B&B Sectional "Camaleonda" and 2 "Gli Scacchi" Tables/Seating Pieces

2013-05-18T09:54:00.001-07:00

Company B&B

Designer: Mario Bellini

Designed in 1971 in Italy

Purchased in Goodwill for $150

I just ended my 4 year quest for a comfortable designer couch in my price range!

Lobmeyr Crystal Chandelier

2012-06-04T19:24:00.001-07:00

I picked this up at a flea market. It took hours to clear and it still is a little dirty. It was missing 2 prisms and had some broken beads. Luckily, I was able to source replacement parts for little money. :) All in all, quite a bargain. Often attributed to Sciolari, but it is made by J. and L. Lobmeyr.

George Nelson for Aubock Wire Company, NOT!

2012-03-26T16:43:00.002-07:00

I found this little gem of a table at a thrift store for $12. It was missing the glass top, so I walked to the beach, picked up some driftwood boards, and cut them to size.

NOT Designed by George Nelson in the 1950s

If you want the story with all the gruesome detail go here...
http://www.designaddict.com/design_addict/forums/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread_show_one/thread_id/13633/

Gyokusendo Copperware Teapot

2012-01-08T18:40:00.000-08:00

When I saw this in the bin I immediately knew it was something very special. At first I thought it may have been Tiffany, but then I saw the Japanese Chop.

After some research I found it was made by Gyokusendo Copperware. The company has been in business in Japan since 1816 making hand hammered copper objects. A new teapot today could run $720+ USD.

I was thrilled to purchase it for $4.99.

FINALLY, A KITCHEN TABLE!

2011-11-22T18:10:00.000-08:00

FINALLY, A KITCHEN TABLE! I have been scouring the earth (craigslist, thrift stores, used office furniture stores, and the curb) for a kitchen table for the last 4 months. I finally found something I liked. I know it's not modern, but it gets along well with the Saarinens.

Cast Iron base from an estate sale
Marble top from a craigslist seller

New Furniture! Drexel & Baker

2011-11-04T19:50:00.000-07:00

Dresser: Drexel Profile Furniture Line designed by John Van Koert. In production from 1955-1961. Purchased in Goodwill for $80.

Mirror: Made by Baker Furniture Company. Solid brass (not hollow). I ripped two holes in my wall trying to hang it. I decided it was safer to rest it on something. Purchased in Goodwill for $7.99. It matches this bed

Jens Risom Chair

2011-09-27T19:47:00.000-07:00

Walnut Chair designed by Jens Risom
$12.99 at goodwill

Lightolier Pendent designed by Gerald Thurston

2011-09-27T19:42:00.000-07:00

Dropped and broken a few days after this picture was taken
$5 at and Estate Sale

Ultra Rare Laurids Lonborg Bowl HR 5

2011-09-27T19:01:00.000-07:00

Very very well made
The underside of the bowl is a soft birch to prevent sliding and scratching
The inside bottom is Zebra wood
The sides are made of perfectly cut rings of reed

A Fausing Denmark Enamel Bowl

2011-09-27T18:53:00.000-07:00

Nice design, but not much about the company on the interwebs
$1 estate sale

Iroqois Casual Serving Bowl designed by Russel Wright

2011-09-27T18:44:00.000-07:00

$5 @ estate sale

Kastrup Holmgaard Glass Bowl

2011-09-27T18:37:00.000-07:00

$1 and an antique store that was closing
made in Denmark

Nils Johan teapot designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte

2011-09-27T18:33:00.000-07:00

stainless w/ rosewood handle and knob
Made in Sweden