They 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:
- Rosewood Lamp: by Stewart Ross James for Hansen. $2200.
- Dunbar Settee: a version of the classic Edward Wormley design. $6500.
- Hooked Wall Hanging: by Jay & Bill Hinz. $2800.
- Owl: by Rosemary Zwick. $300.
- Brass Table: by Nicos Zographos. $1400.
- Sideboard: by Alavar Aalto, 1940's. $6500.
Modern Times is a shop featuring 20th century design located in Chicago at 2100 W. Grand.
Comments (13)
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.
I love that lamp. anyone seen anything similar at an affordable price? (e.g. a month of food, not a month of mortgage!)
The proportions and texture of that settee are divine design.
oohhh, I want a cheaper version of that couch. Any recommendations?
another beautiful grouping of pieces that highlights both janel's eye and that midcentury modern need not be formulaic. thanks.
Modernlogcabin, how about this lamp?:
http://www.ifurn.com/adesso_ADS4020-15.html
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/
This is one of my favorites that Janel did:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/wright-now-scavenger-fifties-wood-white-rec-room-045229
Thanks
I so wish I could afford stuff like this. Good job Janel!
When can I move in? No seriously.
that settee is so pretty! i want!
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.