Eames paired with a bowling lane bench

...does it get any better than this?  Any more comfortable?  Any more practical?  Any more special?  I think not.  Seriously folks - this pairing is what is at the core of Scout:  the unique and surprising pairings of old and new, formal and informal, rustic and sophisticated.  Oh, the possibilities.  Did I tell you recently that I love what I'm doing.  I do. 

Industrial Table

 

I fell in love with this baby the minute I saw it.  After spending 60 years in a south side factory it was ready for our make-over.  The proportions are the best I've seen in quite some time.  And, the wood and metal combination were again brought to stunning life by our parters at Furniture Revival.  They gave the old pine a dark and glossy finish.  The metal was waxed and acid-washed to maintain all that was good about it.  I have to disappoint a few of you, because about an hour after it came into the store it found a new owner who has been shopping Scout for many years.  The first words from him were "this is the best I've seen in Scout.  Can I take it home?"  Yes, you can and yes he did.  Thanks for the loyalty of our wonderful customers.  I work to elicit those comments from you.  (I'm not going to tell you anything more about the piece, except it is going to a very good home indeed.)

A Stately but Comfortable Storage Cabinet - We call em cubbies, for short!

By now, you are all familiar with my "thing" for cubbies.  Over the years, I have been comforted by their ability to lend order to an orderless world.  'Nuff said.  This is one of my favorites for under the holiday tree - a 12-drawer, modest but stable storage cabinet - measuring 14" x 9" deep x 24" high.  Perfect for a dresser, under the kitchen counters, or as pure decoration in the softly elegant home.  Pair it with something surprisingly modern and you'll be amazed that a "thing" from Grandpa's workbench could make you so happy. 

14" x 9" x 24" high

Vignette

What do these items have in common?  A cohesive palette, a combination of fragility and strength.  Bring home what you love, and let the conversations begin. 

Wooden Swivel Chairs

 

These chairs swivel, they adjust, and they provide a good lean.  Keep those feet on the floor, young man!  They would be great at a dining room table, especially if you have folks of different heights.  We demonstrated this in the store the other day, with a Dad over six feet tall and his little girl, age 3.

Adjustable, and refreshingly low-tech: 16"-23" high

Detail!

"The devil is in the details" has given credit to many a pursuit.  We're not sure whom to thank  -- Mies van der Rohe, Flaubert, or an anonymous source.  We do think they'd like this composition of lines and forms: just enough symmetry to soothe, just enough panache to grace your home.

Maple Dining Table

This 10' table is solid maple with a staggered pattern as seen below  - completely rebuilt and reinforced on all sides.  Think of it as a complete renovation of a classic brownstone.  Ebonized pipe legs - 6 in total - are removable for easy maneuverability.  The finish is softly glazed for a bit of sophistication.  Use it as a long desk, dining or work table.  The clean lines and simple silhouette is a nice fit with all decorating styles. We can make it 36" high with a simple change in the legs.  This is another fine restoration from the best in the business - Furniture Revival.  Everything they touch is perfectly reborn.  They are both artisans and technicians.  And, we're glad they are working with us.  Thanks, Folks!!

10' 7" x  31" x 30 high