'66 New Yorker

Several years ago I sold my 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. The guy who bought it said if he were to ever sell it he would let me know. I always regretted selling it but I no longer had space for her at the time. Well, guess who called me and guess what I have the opportunity to get back?? When do you ever get a second chance like this? Am seriously thinking about it. I went to 'visit' her yesterday. Still as glamarous as ever. Here are a few pics:

Cafe table

Saw this cool little modern cafe table sitting outside a resale shop... $15

New dining table

Well, not really new per se - been in the family since the 80s but I rescued it from an uncertain future. A little clean up and oil and good as new. Not big fan of mismatched chairs, but having some family stay with me so had to consolidate my 'addiction' to make room!

Lamp re-do

I'm a sucker for a cool lamp. This one had a great pattern but just a tad ugly:

A little flat black spray paint and not bad. I wanted to go glossy white but was too impatient [lazy] to head out and buy more paint so I just used what I had...

Lame blogger, I know...

But I'm busy. Here's some pics just because...

Eames shell find!

These were found behind a school storage shed and 'liberated' by a friend. They were all pretty disgusting with caked on bird poop [5 total]. Nasty. But the price was right and with an initial clean up, they're looking great. Four of them are near perfect, one had holes drilled through the seat to reattach to the base - sacrilege! But at least I have a matching set of four! Next up - replace the mounts. and get new bases...

And it happened again...

Another craigslist seller flake. Found an Eames shell [in the elusive grey no less] with Eiffel base for a steal. Arranged a pick up time with the seller. He said he 'just needed to get some dinner and would call'. Well two hours later he calls saying he sold it to someone who was very persistant. Oh come on...

Las Palmas Estates and Raquet Club Estates

Some model images from original brochures advertising Las Palmas Estates and Raquet Club Estates in Palm Springs. See more over at Palm Springs Modern Committee site:

Las Palmas

Raquet Club

Serge Mouille lighting

Like everyone else, I love Serge Mouille lighting but crazy out of my price range.

But West Elm has a decent enough version for $150:

Paul McCobb

Excerpts from the 1956 Directional Designs catalog

And my favorite [how swank!]:

Rooms I like - a random post

 

 

 

 

 

What the...?

Found this on craigslist. I went back and forth on it because I certainly don't need another chair. But I decided to go check it out - and glad I did. It is in near perfect condition [just needed a good cleaning] and was only $40! It's not like any chair I have seen before. Still doing research on it. The arms [hands?] are exposed solid wood. It is upholstered in black vinyl and the seating/back is several individual fixed segments. I'm pinpointing it from about mid '60s? Amazingly comfortable.

Lounger completed

Final assembly of the knock-off lounger was completed last night. I will post some detailed pics soon but here is the final product. Dark walnut with white vinyl:

The one that got away...

It's usually the people buying off of craigslist that are flakes. I contacted the guy selling this chair ASAP. Told him I was very interested and set up a specific meeting time [I was the first to contact him]. So what does he do? Sells it to someone else looking at his other stuff. Thanks for nothing...f*cker.

Thanks craigslist / suck it Ikea

I always liked the Sebastian counter stools from Ikea. But I wanted to see if I could find something a bit different for my new island. Finally decided that the Sebastians were a great option - went to buy them and they are now discontinued in San Diego. Huh?? Found some [brand new!] on craigslist 2 for the price of one! Wanted black ones but oh well...

Year of the Rabbit

Was in San Francisco a few weekends ago and while taking in the ton of MCM homes/buildings I spied this one with a bunny in the window:

Side table

Found this little side table at Atomic Bazaar. I believe it to be handmade, but very well done:

Sneek peek

Just got the cushions back the other day. Came out great. Bases cleaned up very nice and almost done with sanding the plywood backs:

New Selig / Eames lounge knock-off project

I had restored one of these Eames lounge knock-offs last year. Found another one on craigslist last week for a ridiculously good price so I grabbed it for a friend. I'm redoing it for him [this time in white] to put in his Palm Springs place. Overall it's in great shape - missing a screw here and there but no big. The back support screws have come thru the plywood but that will be an easy fix with some washers:

I've removed the cushions - a hideous butterscotch vinyl with off-white trim[!] and they'll be off to the upholsterors today. More restoration pics coming!

New kitchen workspace

Utby work table from Ikea:

Latest obsession - the armless daybed!

Currently on the hunt...with side 'table' of course!