Bright color and a mish mosh of cute pieces would make up a sweet sunroom...a bit eccentric, but why not? Six vintage pieces from Assemblage working together...
Bright color and a mish mosh of cute pieces would make up a sweet sunroom...a bit eccentric, but why not? Six vintage pieces from Assemblage working together...
Chrysanthemum Lamps: Porcelain, Wood, Silk. Circa 1965, $3,200.
Large Oil Painting: In the Manner of Georges Braque by J. Hewitt. Oil on Board. USA, 1960. $1,750.
Emerald Green Chinese Cabinet with Antique Gilt Panels: Painted and gilt hand carved wood. China, Circa 1950. $5500.
Garden Seat: Glazed Porcelain, China, Circa 1940's. $750.
Pair Danish Club Chairs: by Nanna Ditzel. Walnut and upholstery. Denmark, Circa 1950s. $4,400.
Scrolled Frame Wall Mirror: Dorothy Draper Style. Carved wood, mirror. USA , Circa 1940. $3,125.
Assemblage is an antique store located at 121 N. Jefferson, Chicago.
I want those chairs! Gorgeous!
view miniminx's profile
This would be a fabulous room. Interestingly, Asian elements were popular in the postwar period especially in the 60s during the Chinese cultural revolution. Fast forward, and the colors and lines still look so fresh! Nice mashup!
view 50s Pam's profile
This looks quite a bit like my parents' living room - well, except for the yellow upholstery. Those chairs are fab!
view laura c's profile
Agree, chairs are fab. But the elements seem too disparate for my taste. Of course, I'm sure some talented person could put it together in a manner that would blow me away.
view quiltmaster's profile
Yes please! What a lovely collection of pieces. Excellent choices for a Hollywood Regency interior. I agree with 50s Pam, there is such a sense of timelessness about these. The cabinet is divine!
view susannah's profile
i love this post. first the ditzel chairs are one of my favorites, and i've seen them sell for more. more importantly, you've highlighted a great if lesser known designer for the at community; her hanging egg chair, her crib, and her high chair look as fresh as ever 50 years later. most importantly, you've put mid-century modern in a non fetishistic or time capsule context. very smart.
view healthyhome's profile
who buys this stuff?
those are completely absurd prices.
aghhhhhh :(
view gorillaglam's profile
The chairs are beautiful! Viva Danish design!
view pantzini's profile
I'm sorry to say that I don't like any of it. Maybe if those chairs were upholstered in a different color. This is just not my taste.
view jooly's profile
A PAIR of club chairs for $4400 is NOT completely absurd. Ditto that painting.
Want to see more stratospheric prices? Head to 1stDibs or any Design Center in America...
Ikea, West Elm, and Target have spoiled us for what "real furniture" should actually cost, let alone pritisne vintage pieces with pedigree and provenance.
And ps, these same pieces in NYC would be triple these prices.
re: "some talented person could put them together in a manner that would blow me away."
Um, I think Janel already did! :)
view patrick (the other one)'s profile
Janel--
I don't say this often (ever??) but you could TOTALLY do a room for me any time!
view patrick (the other one)'s profile
And I can totally see that green chest flanked by bright yellow silk drapes... and with an emerald green velvet sofa.
Hotcha!
view patrick (the other one)'s profile
Those chairs are stunning - Suddenly I'm not minding yellow so much!
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