Can't read the text above?Try another text or an audio CAPTCHAText in the box:What's this?Get it by Fri, Feb 24 Verona Storage Chaise Lounge Get it by Fri, Feb 24Vintage Kengu Leather & Bentwood Lounge Chairs Very good vintage condition commensurate with age and wear. We only source furniutre of the highest standards in both quality and desgin Every item is checked and expertly packaged by our inhouse team before shipping We operate on 100% transparency with our customers from start to finish 14-Day no hassle return policy Call me directly on +44 20 3129 7965 or +353 86 2577232 Paul Tuttle Zeta Chairs Swedish beech and leather buttoned armchair. Vintage chrome and opaline shade lamp• — not member yet ? I have a brown leather lounge chair, can anyone please help me in confirming if it is from Ingmar Relling Vintage? lounge & easy chairs The RUB Antique Company 3 x Ingmar Relling, Spring... Lounge chair Siesta from...
Archive is a Specialty Rental Company and Event Design House with a beautifully curated collection of fine specialty rentals, including tables, dining chairs, tabletop, lounge, ceremony seating, backdrops and much more. The Archive Team is a group of forward-thinking designers who are here to help you create an experience for your guests. Our simple goal is to provide you with beauty and inspiration, and whether your event is intimate or grand, we are excited about being part of your vision. We find that the most extraordinary events happen when we allow ourselves and our clients to dream big, forge new creative paths and create events that are truly authentic. Archive currently serves all of California as well as our newest branch in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Is your event somewhere else? Our designers and our trucks love to travel & are happy to come to you, wherever that may be.Reston in and of itself is a mid-century modern invention. It was founded in 1964 with an eye toward the future.
And while this town has gone through several redevelopments, many of us still live in retro-style houses. I happen to love this style and made a point to buy a place that was pretty much in its original 1964 condition. This being my first home of this style, I was in a quandary about how to furnish it without it looking like the set from The Brady Bunch. My goal was to find a few key vintage pieces that could mix and match with today’s furniture. But what, exactly, was I looking for and where could I find it in the DC Metro area?What is mid-century modern (MCM) furniture?Technically, all furniture made roughly between the years 1945 to the mid-70s is considered MCM. It is characterized as having clean lines, a variety of vivid colors, and made from unconventional materials.As a rejection of the elaborate and highly-designed styles previously, MCM furniture is minimal with sweeping lines and sharp, geometric shapes. Furniture of this time period also incorporates vibrant and optimistic colors like red, yellow, blue, or green.
Mid-century designers were extremely innovative and worked with unique man-made materials such as fiberglass, plastic, Bakelite and Lucite. Woods such as walnut, oak and rosewood were common, but the use of teak introduced by Danish designers was incredibly popular.Prominent designers of this time include Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, George Nelson, Eero Saarinen (who also designed the Dulles terminal), Jens Risom and Hans Wegner.Because of its minimalism, MCM furniture blends well with pieces that West Elm, Room and Board, and Design Within Reach produce today. It is also a surprisingly good match with Ikea.MCM furniture was mass produced and cheap to buy so much of it survives today. Your parents or grandparents probably had a set of Eames lounge chairs and got rid of them, not knowing they would be worth upwards of $7k these days. I weep a little for the Saarinen Tulip table and matching chairs I used to eat oatmeal off of as a kid (I’m looking at you, Mom).
Unfortunately, because of its popularity there are a lot of fakes and reproductions on the market. A reputable dealer either won’t carry these or will be upfront about it. If it’s just the look you are after, reproductions are usually cheaper. They are also usually of lesser quality. Look for manufacturer (such as Knoll) and designer labels. Know how they marked their pieces before you shop. If you are looking for a specific chair, bring a picture with you and compare the subtle details. Make sure it’s made from the correct material, is it plastic or fiberglass? Look for appropriate wear. These pieces are vintage and should show some evidence of their previous life.There are many places in DC, VA and MD that specialize in finding great quality vintage pieces at competitive prices. Most dealers are passionate about this time period and ready to share their knowledge with you. Below are some great places to check out. 510 H Street NE Washington, DC 20002 202-549-7493 202-544-1327Modern Mobler specializes in Mid-Century Modern and Danish Modern home furnishings — primarily from the 1950’s – 1970’s.
What began as a passion evolved into an addiction, resulting in over 4000 square feet of quality vintage pieces from the most popular designers of the day. Our showrooms offer affordable pieces of functional art, ranging from fine wood furniture for every room in your home, to lamps, paintings, dinnerware and other decor to complete your interior design. Add a unique flavor to your space with the superb construction of vintage furniture that will last for another 50 years. 7313 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, DC 200123730 Howard Avenue Kensington, MD 20895 1626 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20009 202-232-8171Home Anthology was started in 2002 by Rob Degenhard and Nini Sarmiento. Home Anthology carries vintage furniture and accessories including mid-century American classics from Knoll and Herman Miller as well as Danish Modern pieces. The 5,000 square-foot retail space is located 15 minutes outside Baltimore, Maryland. Items arrive every week and the website, is updated frequently. 91 Mellor Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228 410-744-0042Acme’s primary location is in Old Town, Alexandria and has limited hours.