apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

Create a lush lair in 2008 and start with thisTurkish rug as a foundation piece.

The range of warm colors enable design flexibility -- paint your walls red, get a tan sofa, or maybe just scatter some leather poufs around the floor.

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If you're looking for a new entry way table or a snazzy tv stand, this teak console table. It has that Danish Modern style that we know and love, and even has wheels on all four legs!

Seriously, though, the wheels make this a good piece for a studio apartment or other living situation where a television or other means of entertainment might need to be turned one way or the other.

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If you're looking for a rug with a strong graphical element, look no further. Chester's Madeline Weinrib runner is in great condition and has strong shapes repeating throughout. They look like leaves, or possibly birds (if you want to be abstract).

The rug is brand new and is only getting sold because -- guess what -- it doesn't fit in the new place. Does it fit in yours?

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While a good, intimate dinner party knows no season, we really like winter for gathering aorund the table with good food and good friends.

This round glass table is a space-saving inspiration to dust off our best recipes, call our friends and get cooking.

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This is a living room set for someone on the go. While we can't imagine lying down for a nap or curling up with a book on the sofa and chair, they seem to make a good set for the cocktail party crowd. We imagine it would be lend itself nicely to becoming a perch for pre-errand list making.

Another option is to take John's advice and integrate the set into a stylish reception area.

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Group vote time.

Is this set of 8 Arne Vodder Teak Danish Modern swivel back dining chairs worth the price tag -- $6500? We've seen them kicking around Craigslist for a while, so maybe that answers the question. Or maybe they haven't been displayed in the proper venue to appreciate their design genius?

Would you buy them without the corresponding table? So many questions...

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Ok, here's a Paul McCobb Planner Group coffee table.

It's nice.

You should buy it.

Jill, its current owner, calls it "perky" and we think she has that about right.

There's just something about the angle and shape of the legs that really makes this a great piece. Or is it the picture making this duck look like a swan?

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Sometimes, simple is best. The Scavenger's personal furniture philosophy is that foundation furniture like a sofa should be clean and classic looking, while letting, say, a particularly funky coffee table or lamp make a statement.

KSmith's sofa and armchair help build the foundation of good design in a room, remaining suitably neutral enough to frame the pieces (like KSmith's great rug!) that really make the room pop.

Lots of great chairs in the other good stuff today -- check 'em out!

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If you're in the market for a flat panel TV and missed out on the Black Friday price slashing, scoop up this Samsung 23" LCD TV. It's not a monster, which means it will be quite appropriate in most NYC abodes.

At this size, the LCD vs. Plasma debate is pretty much moot, since differences in picture quality really can't be detected below 37" screen size. If you're a gaming, sports, or Discovery Channel fan, who wants to make the upgrade to HD, you're in for a real visual treat.

Cha cha cha. This midtown west-situated pair of chairs has a bit of attitude to them, what with the tilted backs.

But that's tempered by the nice, comforting nubby upholstery, deep arms, and low-slung seats that are so inviting, and exactly what we look for in a comfortable chair.

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Fabulous indeed.

This pair of armchairs on sale in our classified section proves that you don't have to be modern to look awesome.

How about snapping them up, then reupholstering them in that bold fabric you've been dying to buy?

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For the baby who likes to sleep in style, Ori has the perfect solution: the OOba Bassinet. Keep la petite bebe close to your bed in this mint condition walnut bassinet. It's good solution for new parents who don't want to trundle down the hall and into the next room, yet aren't big on the co-sleeping deal. Is it a bit more expensive than the baby basketry you might find in Buy Buy Baby? Sure -- but it's free of the cutesy-poo trappings that dominate the infant world. -MM

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Manufacture springtime.

Even though the temperatures are steadily dropping (or are, at least, holding steady at slightly above nasty). But the leaves are coming out on this Marimekko tree stretched fabrinc. The canvas is stretched and ready to hang on the wall for some great wall art reminiscent of a warm spring day. -MM

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Fabulous glamour at a great price.It's an updated take on the sputnik chandelier, with funky fiber optics to spice things up. Susan's chandelier puts off a very cool spotlight effect as well as ambient lighting. -MM

Store stuff and look good doing it.

That's what this Kartell end table is for. It's perfect for keeping a stack of books to read during a lazy day on the couch, or for stashing your flask of the good stuff that you need to get through a visit from the in-laws or your significant other's obnoxious friend. -MM

So, maybe the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday has you thinking about gathering around a table to eat, and you realize you don't have the table of your dreams. Well, if the table of your dreams is round and classic MCM, you should snap up this Herman Miller vintage round table. It's 100 bucks or best offer. -MM

Last week, we celebrated the debut of NYC's first MUJI store, and now you can own a little bit of that MUJI magic at a discount. This MUJI shelving unit certainly has the simple and useful design aesthetic that's the defining feature of MUJI. -MM

Julie's elegant and tasteful gold framed mirror can be hung either horizontally or vertically, making it right for over the sofa or in a hallway.

Everyone needs a little Sweden in their lives. Get your in the form of this Swedish leather armchair. It swivels and has a pleasing curve to it. Because there's wear and tear to the material, it's a prime candidate for reupholstery. -MM

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OTHER GOOD STUFF

• Elegant Brass Table for $165
  
• Art Deco Dressing Table for $950
  
• COFFEE TABLE for $140
  
• 1930'S NIGHT STAND for $95
  
• Bar Harbor Wicker Rocker for $190
  
• rustic wooden chairs for $60
  
• Rustic Mirrors for $50
  
• small wooden tables or night stands for $50
  
• 36" Round Antique Shaker Style SOLID Oak Table for $150
  
• Mirror for $60

Here's another one of those nice leather club chairs people post on AT's classifieds from time to time. So you know, curl up, enjoy a good book, cup of tea, etc. -MM

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OTHER GOOD STUFF

• Lockers - 4 door Horizontal for $100
  
• Dining Chairs, Arts and Crafts style for $250
  
• Moroccan Leather Chest for $295
  
• Oak Barrister Bookcase for $325
  
• wicker rocking chair for $110
  
• OAK CABINET - TWO GLASS DOORS for $435
  
• Oak Table for $40
  
• Mid Century Modern Coffee table by Paul McCobb for $250
  
• HOLLYWOOD REGENCY media cabinet/entertainment center for $100
  
• Mid Century Steelcase Chair for $80

A great way to divide a space while also getting storage out of the deal is to use a shelving system like this high end Vitsoe model. Put as much or as little as you want on the shelves to open up or solidfy the divider. -MM

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OTHER GOOD STUFF

• 3 Mid Century Black Metal Wire Barstools for $100
  
• 60s Solid Wood Secretary Desk Bookshelf for $349
  
• Eames-Era Side chairs for $250
  
• 1950's Dinette set for $150
  
• Danish open arm chairs for $389
  
• bed endframe for $95
  
• 70s steelcase chairs for $25
  
• bare steel floor/study lamp for $85
  
• FAUX BAMBOO CHANDELIER for $50
  
• Vintage Tole Faux Bamboo Reed Pagoda Chandelier for $225

Simplify. It's something we could all stand to do. What's simpler, both visually and in design, than this sleek cast iron and glass coffee table? Not too fancy, not to trendy, just right for a clutter-free living room! -MM

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OTHER GOOD STUFF

• milk cans for $75
  
• iron wine carrier from 20's for $45
  
• Leather Art Deco club chairs w/ ottoman for $550
  
• antique mirror for $100
  
• Bronze Crane Candelabra Candlesticks for $1200
  
• Thonet Bentwood Chairs for $200
  
• ART DECO METAL bedframe full size for $150
  
• Green Chest for $399
  
• English wicker chair for $40
  
• China Cabinet for $255

Are you one of those ATers looking for a modern sofabed? If so, here's your chance to get a deal. Peter's 1950s sofabed needs to be reupholstered, but is in otherwise good shape for a classic of its age. -MM

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OTHER GOOD STUFF

• Cane Back Blue Velvet Chairs for $75
  
• Danish Mogensen Lounge Chair for $975
  
• Baughman Chair for $800
  
• coffee table w/ drawer for $100
  
• 2 CHAIRS for $100
  
• wood and glass credenza for $20
  
• FIREPLACE FROM THE 60's/70's for best offer
  
• table & chairs for $400
  
• Highback Chair for $100
  
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  Parentesi Extension Table from DWR for $700

An easy way to change the look of a room is to add a panel of boldly patterned fabric to one wall, making a focal point out of an accent wall. If you have a brightly colored room you're looking to add that little something to, consider a striped curtain panel like this one. The bold pattern immediately adds interest to a space. -MM

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OTHER GOOD STUFF

• 1960's Chrome Spheres lamp for $20
  
• Fritz Hansen Patio Slat Chair for $300
  
• Wicker patio chairs for $50
  
• Bedroom Dresser for $115
  
• Mid Century Chaise Style Daybed for $400
  
• 2 Green Lamps for $100
  
• 1960's smoked glass lamp for $20
  
• Two Antique Chandeliers for $300
  
• ROCKING CHAIR for $40
  
• PINE FIREPLACE MANTEL for $200