Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Stainless steel,stripped metal and black leather....


A 25 year old Trinity Stainless Steel Cabinet paired with a handstripped set of 8 metal David Rowland Chairs (yes, hard to believe they look so incredible) paired with a set of 5 black leather suitcases from the Johnston's Linen Company in Medina, NY. 
Life is indeed better in pairs.





"Doctor, doctor, give me the news, I got a bad case of loving you..."


From a doctors office in Lake Bluff, this black leather bench is paired with Ted Harris' tennis ball scooping up device, filled with great light bulbs, ready to hang above your small kitchen table in that wonderful nook you have - most likely in your Evanston or Hyde Park Vintage Condo.  'Nuff said.


Ted Harris Hanging Lamp (or use it on a table if you're a bit rebellious) - $425

I wanna lay down and watch the game on this couch...





Officially, on the price tag we describe this couch as:  an even arm tuxedo sofa (we stole some of the language from an identical couch on 1st dibs, with a $8400 price tag).  Circa 1960's, with loose back cushions with a thick ribbed velour upholstery with chrome/iron legs.  (Here's where the copy gets good..) It evokes designs of Probber and Charles Pfister for Knoll.

Here's how we officially describe it to our customers who linger over it  - a fricking amazing vintage couch priced to surprise - $1295.

Very special.

88" x 34" x24" high all around

Monday, December 19, 2011

Assorted ebony bowls and plates


Every year, we collect great vintage bowls, trays and boxes that are made of superior hard woods.  We throw them into a large bin, and save them until the holildays.  A couple weeks before Thanksgiving, we lock Ted Harris - our lamp man extroidinaire - into a dark room, give him some candles and a change of clothes and we ask him nicely to lacquer everything perfectly - quick, like a bunny - and, presto.  We have the ideal gift for the holidays.  A lovely keepsake, serving piece, hostess/host gift of dare we say "something for yourself".  A gift with elegance, a soul, and a surprisingly good price tag.  Come see the collection - from $5-$95.  And, by the way, you can come out now, Ted!