And my favorite [how swank!]:
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
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.
Friday, March 25, 2011
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:
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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.
Monday, March 21, 2011
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...
Thursday, March 17, 2011
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:
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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:
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
New addition
Yet another craigslist find. Listed as an 'Overman of Sweden' swivel chair. Not so sure of that pedigree but seems legit. Cool and comfy!
Other 'Overman' chairs:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Free is my middle name!
Was out running the other day and saw this on the sidewalk - had to go back and get it. Needs work but has potential:
With a butt load of work hopefully I can get it to look like this one from Room and Board:
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Chelsea Sofa...love
I know I posted about this sofa before, but still in love...great price too. Available at different places online but this place offers pretty low shipping: Fashion4Home
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Jury Duty circa 1961
Performed my civic duty this week with jury duty. Not as bad as I had anticipated [actually quite interesting]. But the best part was the timewarp interiors of the San Diego County Courthouse built in 1961. I didn't have my camera, but did snap a few lame phone pics. The actual court rooms were very cool as well [sorry - no cameras please!]. The lobby would be stunning if you could just edit it a bit [remove coffee cart/security station/etc].
But, as with most large mid-century complex buildings in San Diego, this one is slated for demolition soon. Funny - I had read a document about the history of the building. It stated the it was awarded to the lowest bid back in 1958-59 timeframe. But the use of materials and overall interior design is quite nice and restrained. Oh well, at least I got to see it.
The lobby was very reminiscent [to me anyway] of the Cadillac dealership scenes in Mad Men
Check out the phone boothes and fab terrazo!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Alvin Lustig
Just ordered this book on Alvin Lustig. Can't top this post so read more here [I'm lazy]. Can't wait to get!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
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