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Searching For Mid Century Modern

by Raymonn on August 5, 2011 in Accessories, Found!, Furniture with 7 Comments

As you may know…I’m constantly searching around for mid century modern pieces. I scour the thrift stores, rummage yard sales, and I even get on a notification list at all the local antique shops. And yes, it pays off at times. Especially when you find great stuff.

I want to share with you my most sought after piece of furniture. It’s a mid century modern chaise that brings a smile to my face every time I lay eyes on it. Just look at the curves on this fine piece of art.

Chaise lounge chair

I found this nice arm charm in an antique shop I frequently almost weekly. It’s sturdy and strong. It doesn’t appear to have any function defects. It’s a bit scratched, but that comes with the antique territory.

Leather MCM Arm Chair

Not sure what I’m going to do in the long run with this butcher block table. But I’m currently using it for my home office. I will have to show you the final results of the office when I’m finished. But for now…take a look at this hunk of a piece.

Butcher table

Accessories always matter when trying to mingle new modern in with the older mid century modern furniture. Keeping my eyes peeled back seems to help me find great glassware of the MCM era.

Mid Century Glassware find

And the tea cups! Small, petite, bold, and powerful. All in one. Need I say more?

Mid Century Modern Tea Cups

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Mid Century Modern Glassware Find

by Raymonn on July 25, 2011 in Accessories, Found! with No comments

Mid Century Glassware

Just recently I found so really great mid century modern glassware from my favorite shopping hub Nest Lincoln. You can say it was really a true “find” cause my intent was to see if there were a dining table for our kitchen area. We’ve decided on making the formal dining into another sitting area. We would get better use out of it. Plus, it would keep the new wood floors clean and confine the food mess that some how finds its way onto the floor.

Mid Century Speakers: Found!

by Raymonn on July 8, 2011 in Found!, Furniture with 3 Comments

Just recently I was scouring different thrift stores and antique shops. Often I find little pieces here and there that helps bring the mid century modern decor together. But I’m here to tell you — I found a really nice set of diamonds in the rough. A set of early 1960′s speakers sitting on tall sexy slender stands turned me on as soon as I laid eyes on ‘em.  I found them at Nest Lincoln on 19th and “O” street, downtown Lincoln Nebraska. Nest is a great mid century modern place to find great deals.

A great mid century find at Nest

I can hear Al Green – “Love and Happiness” beating a smooth rhythm in my veins. I plan to put these in my office space that’s soon to be made over. But with the versatility in these beauties — I could use them in the living area. So many options.

Mid Century Modern Speaker Find at Nest

Stay tuned for the office design. I might need your help on arrangement. I have some key pieces. But I’ll need an extra set of eyes to put in some good ideas.

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KEYNOTES:

Al Green’s origin (You will find that he’s from Arkansas). I bet you didn’t know that! We’re all not hillbillies.