Showing posts with label mid century. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mid century. Show all posts

9.25.2012

Sitting Down with Vintage Style

hollywood regency tufted sitting chair
avocado green tufted highback crushed velvet chair. $145 as is, $325 reupholstered (with your fabric) 
tufted backed, caned arms matching pair. as is $325, reupholstered $700 (with your fabric) 
retro orange high end chairs
*gulp* these are great Heritage caned chair set, amazing. $340 as is, $690 reupholstered (with your fabric)
vintage retro couch
gold mid century tufted sofa. As is: $300 Reupholstered: $500 (with your fabric)

9.10.2012

Hoosier Refinishing

I've got my crack-team all set and moving on the refinishing of this new piece. Will be $1500 when completed--catch us quickly and have it custom refinished to fit your style.
ah if only this guy would fit in my space. alas--i must simply play a part in its finding of a great home. can you imagine the years of joy that comes with this? the pies that have cooled on those wire racks? the flour sifted? emmmm. old furniture is WAY better than new--imho. ;-)

4.18.2012

the Vintage Warehouse

We're open by appointment, with some pre-scheduled work days (check back for those).

here are some sneak peeks.
Broyhill Premier Emphasis coffee table or console with white tufted sofa.
 tufted cozy sitting chair by Rowe near 30s era radio (SOLD) +side shot of a swell ikat sitter.
red striped throne chair, caned dining set, faux bamboo table trio (sofa table SOLD). 
Naugahyde black seamed chair pair, white tufted hollywood regency couch and broyhill premier table (mid century lamps with shades--2 in the set) 
pair of european slatted seats, Drexel tufted round arm sofa, drexel barrel back club chair and a single industrial style modern office chair in orange. 
classy blonde art deco 30s era bedroom suite, caned sitting chair, and coordinating lounge chairs
faux bamboo and brass credenza hutch, farmhouse style armoire, sweet blue sitter and more. 
Make time to come and see for yourself, plus loads of great vintage clothing and accessories.

4.03.2012

Mid Century Chairs

Adding this adorably classic mid century Rowe chair to our 'for sale' line-up.
Shipping available, purchase through facebook ($185). Loads more available sweetness here.

12.28.2011

ooh YES! to style, and features, and getting inspired.

The Following (unless noted) is a REPOSTING FROM: 
(originally on the etsy blog)

This weekend’s Get the Look Decor is inspired by the dream home renovation of Ashley and Andy Vaughn. Their 1903 Huntsville, Alabama home has been a labor of love since the couple purchased it from Andy’s father in 2006. Their homey style incorporates second-hand treasures, old records, six cozy fireplaces, three cats and one cockatiel.

    
    
(note that AWESOME record player--a great feature for us Gremlinaians, and all of the items in this set are things we love. we have the identical matryoshka set and play with it often!)

(this is nearly identical to the kitchen Drew & I had as newlyweds. We lived in a really old apartment/efficiency that was approximately 450 square feet, we were in love--fortunately. Between sharing one bathroom, living over main street in the town we attended college, and having visitors at all hours of the night--we learned a LOT about each other very quickly. I'll find a photo my photographer friend took of that kitchen and post it later--the similarities are uncanny!)
    
    

(nothing beats a great vintage tablecloth for changing the atmosphere!)
    
    


(chenille bedspread? yes. blue-ish walls? yes. bits of popping color? uh-huh.)
    
    

(OH! one day I'm going to have a house in which I will let the wall paper hang! there are so many great options now--I remember spending hours in wall paper shops with my mom trying to pick the perfect thing and florals and fruits were about the only option. Thank goodness we've progressed!)
(This was a lovely interview with Christine, a very familiar Etsy face. We were honored to have a piece that fits her style and her taste reaffirmed our own--it's good. Eclectic and colorful, vintage and modern, rustic and contemporary; decorate with pieces you love and it will come together. Don't get stuck in a theme or a style, just use what you're drawn to!)

11.28.2011

the Vintage Furniture Scene

sweet pair of rattan and faux bamboo bedside tables sold a few weeks ago.


I love furniture. I love rearranging it, finding new pieces, enjoying them for a bit and re-selling it to buy something different. For a long time it's been a 'problem' of mine--just ask my husband. Thank goodness for finding outlets! Thanks to my booth spot at the Handmade Emporium, I've met a lot of others with a similar quirk. It's awesome to chat with other vintage-lovers in person, creatives with a keen eye for a retro-gem...and to be encouraged.      
*stereo/record console still available.


 Well, the point is, we're selling more furniture which has been intimidating before now. Mid Century, Hollywood Regency, Country, Deco, and on and on. What I like, I buy and I sell. While I'm not a big fan of refinishing I'm beginning to learn that it's doesn't have to be the drudgery I've always considered it to be, but I'm genuinely more interested in preserving the original intent of most pieces--the look and feel the designer meant it to have--than repainting or even recovering. However, sometimes there's no hope of having a functional piece without some major clean-up...
All that said, I'm learning as I go and gleaning information about furniture sales and resales from some pretty awesome folks that I've managed to surround myself with. My mother (who started this visionary training when I was but a wee lass), some sweet friends who brain storm and teach me without asking for much in return, and a little thing most folks call the 'internet'.
(brass/glass shelf: SOLD)

For those of you interested in what comes from Gremlina Vintage, skip on over to the facebook page. We'll list most things there first and foremost. From vintage audio equipment to make an audiophile drool to some sleekly lined chairs and back to a store-it-all hutch to make yer grandma green with envy, we'll have it. So, check it. AND. We will ship or deliver, so shop. Whether you're in Greensboro, NC, Brooklyn, NY, Memphis, TN, Austin, TX or anywhere--shop.
(*danish chairs Available HERE)