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Modern Times Scavenger: Warm & Rustic Living Room

2008-06-25-mtscav.jpgThey knew how to do texture right back when these vintage pieces were new - warm, slightly rustic, but with clean lines and appealing shapes. Six vintage finds from Modern Times working together - jump below for all info, links and prices:

 
 


Modern Times is a shop featuring 20th century design located in Chicago at 2100 W. Grand.

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Yay, Janel. This is one of my favorite parts of AT, when you do the "Collection" of things.

The prices always make me gape, but I love to see how things can work together to make a pleasing whole.

posted by TRUE BLUE on 2008-06-25 20:54:56
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I love that lamp. anyone seen anything similar at an affordable price? (e.g. a month of food, not a month of mortgage!)

posted by modernlogcabin on 2008-06-25 21:22:44
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The proportions and texture of that settee are divine design.

posted by quiltmaster on 2008-06-25 22:26:12
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oohhh, I want a cheaper version of that couch. Any recommendations?

posted by kickingleaves on 2008-06-25 23:24:41
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another beautiful grouping of pieces that highlights both janel's eye and that midcentury modern need not be formulaic. thanks.

posted by healthyhome on 2008-06-26 01:13:59
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Modernlogcabin, how about this lamp?:
http://www.ifurn.com/adesso_ADS4020-15.html

posted by TRUE BLUE on 2008-06-26 02:10:08
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Kickingleaves, how much cheaper?

How about this:
http://www.danieldonnelly.com/pop/3_26_02/4907.htm

That's from this page:
http://www.danieldonnelly.com/n_seating.htm

Left column, fifth row.

Or scroll down here:
http://www.danieldonnelly.com/

posted by TRUE BLUE on 2008-06-26 02:22:55
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This is one of my favorites that Janel did:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/wright-now-scavenger-fifties-wood-white-rec-room-045229

posted by TRUE BLUE on 2008-06-26 06:27:59
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Thanks

posted by kickingleaves on 2008-06-26 10:22:21
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I so wish I could afford stuff like this. Good job Janel!

posted by jooly on 2008-06-26 11:52:20
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When can I move in? No seriously.

posted by jennifer in sf on 2008-06-26 15:47:56
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that settee is so pretty! i want!

posted by erinpearce on 2008-06-26 20:07:28
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I am all for investing in pieces at these prices if they are purchased at auction through reputable houses like Christies or Sotheby's. Surely Modern Furniture is a reputable company and offers every assurance as to the authenticity and history of the furniture they sell. However, being advised at a young age by a well regarded fine arts and furniture collector, it is best to buy furniture at these price points at auction as you are pretty much guaranteed 100% return on your investment and in many cases, can make money with appreciation and or demand for pieces from certain eras or collections.

posted by Seaside on 2008-06-26 23:35:36
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