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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 June 25th 2008 at 3:54pm
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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 June 25th 2008 at 4:22pm
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The proportions and texture of that settee are divine design.

posted by quiltmaster on June 25th 2008 at 5:26pm
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oohhh, I want a cheaper version of that couch. Any recommendations?

posted by steph.h on June 25th 2008 at 6:24pm
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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 June 25th 2008 at 8:13pm
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Modernlogcabin, how about this lamp?:
http://www.ifurn.com/adesso_ADS4020-15.html

posted by TRUE BLUE on June 25th 2008 at 9:10pm
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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 June 25th 2008 at 9:22pm
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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 June 26th 2008 at 1:27am
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Thanks

posted by steph.h on June 26th 2008 at 5:22am
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I so wish I could afford stuff like this. Good job Janel!

posted by jooly on June 26th 2008 at 6:52am
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When can I move in? No seriously.

posted by jennifer in sf on June 26th 2008 at 10:47am
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that settee is so pretty! i want!

posted by eribear12 on June 26th 2008 at 3:07pm
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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 June 26th 2008 at 6:35pm
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