Spring into redecorating!

I hope we have seen the last of our snow!  It's been a long winter and I am ready for spring.  Certainly most of you feel the same! What better way to make your spring cleaning special than to add a key new piece to your home?  I am stocked with some real nice items and have many in my restoration queue!  My newest acquisition is not mid century! In fact, it is fairly recent.  A discontinued showroom model.  This amazing sofa is from Schnadig Furniture, a company that has stood the test of time!  Known for their high end pieces since the late 1800's, this recent production is hands down a fine piece.  I picked it up because as I am connecting more and more with interior designers, my eye is also connecting to pieces of interest to them and my clients.  A bit larger in scale than 50s era furnishings, I enjoy the curved shape and lack of arms.  The back is as beautiful as the front and this piece would do well in a home or office setting.  Over stuffed and comfy, it comes with a set of pillows but I envision it meshing well with cow hide or even animal print,  the natural tan weave upholstery reminds me of an oasis and contrasts nicely with the dark mahogany finish. This piece was never used in a home. The upholstery is perfect and there are some minor bumps and bruises on the finish from handling that I will tend to before delivery.  It will be available in my chairish shop shortly for those who need freight shipping. Reach out if I can get you a Deliveright quote for the Mid Atlantic and the Southeast regions.  I will try to arrange local delivery myself but will need my husband and our Vanagon to accommodate so the stars will have to align!

A stunning piece!  The ample throw pillows are nice but I envision this piece with some wild throws!  How about you? 

Here's a clean view. 

The back is gorgeous.  The details in this piece are great.  It is worth much more than what I am selling it for. If you have shopped for high end new furniture lately, I am sure you will agree!   

Here's a pic so you can really see the curve! Shown with a great Milo Baughman knock off revolving glass top table (also available but not listed)  if you are into the brass Baughman designs, this piece fits that role perfect! Even a fab Hollywood regency glass top table! Ooh la la! 

My etsy listing is live and the chairish listing is in process.  Will probably be live by next weekend.  Let me know if you are interested and I will help you quote shipping options.  the best way to communicate with me is email or Etsy messaging.  Chairish is extremely difficult to work with customers directly as there is only a public comment area.  

KITSCHY KITCHEN FIND

Also just listed!  Fabulous mod iron daisy kitchen light.  This fun light will make a great focal point over a dinette set!  Painted surface features a glass globe.  It is on very good cobdition with only some minor wear and tear.  It will be checked for shorts before it leaves here.  Reach out if interested in a shipping quote before you check out!

It is all metal including the white shade and daisy accents.  Globe is glass. 

The light will be checked with a multimeter for shorts and nuts wil be installed in the bare wires so you can easily install at your home. 

i am off to hopefully make some progress on my weaving.  First chair is all glued up and waiting for a seat! I also just received a glass shade for another pole lamp we are working on.   My living room has been taken over with projects! Have a great week!

xo Malissa

I love the shape of these!  Ready to weave!

St Patty's day promos

I have been busy tying up 2016 bookkeeping obligations and the bulk of the work is now done so I look forward to getting back into my restorations!  🤘🏼 As I wrote this, we are on our way to NYC to visit the first oddities flea hosted by the cast of Oddities, a show my family enjoys. Although I don't keep a large collection of odd items, I will pick things when I find them.  Most recently I had a large stash of 20-30's era pharmacy bottles with the original chemicals still inside,  I did keep a few for myself! I also recently sold a deer skin hide. Although I do not go out of my way to source these items, I appreciate the unusual!  We are looking forward to navigating our way to Brooklyn for the show!  

PROMOS GOING ON THIS WEEK:   The etsy shop is currently 10% off.  No coupon required.  New listings will update automatically and there is a delay so if it is not showing the sale price, check back in a little bit.  CHECK OUT BY 11pm MAR 17th! 

BOOTH SPACE PROMO: 

Shopping local next weekend?  Join the fun at Fleetwood Antique Mall for a great St Patty's Promo.  My booth is included in the sale as are many others.  You will pick your discount!

I just added a bunch of hen on nests in amazing colors by many glass makers. ✌🏼️ 

The flock has landed!   

Spring planters and decor. 

Chairish updates:   

chairiah is my most expensive market to sell in and I encourage you, my friends, to use my etsy shop, however, in the event an item needs white glove shipping, they seem to have the best rates so I am all for saving you guys when I can.  I just had an item ship plycon with them and it was the cheapest option.  I will always help you find the best option.  That said, the sectional was delivered this week and because of where my buyer was located, I could use a regional shipper and was able to save her $200 off chairish's quote.  They were awesome to work with!  Here is the couch in it's new home!  AMAZING!!!  I love what you guys do with my babies! 💕

So Chairish just launched a great new feature in their app!  Make sure you update to the latest version!  You are now able to SEE an item in your space!  A camera will come up so you can see your room and the item you are considering pops up and you can play with the scale!  It really is fun and they are the first company to offer it!  Make sure you follow my shop when you stop by!  Chairish.com/shop/MadModWorldVintage  

 Thanks for listening and have a great week!

xo Malissa

Spring? Updates.

Wanted to share some news quickly!  I am busy packing and taking reservations for this Saturday's Jersey Pyrex Swap.  All are invited to attend to shop!  Located in Medford, NJ and swapping between 12 and 4.  Find the Jersey Pyrex Love page on Facebook (link below) for event info,  I am excited to spend the day drooling, swapping and having fun with all things Pyrex!   https://www.facebook.com/groups/433108050210036/

More things moving out this week and I just sold my Heywood Wakefield cabinet!  It will be shipping via Chairish white glove to Atlanta.  My 2nd white glove shipment.  I must say, things do not move fast with white glove.  It can take up to 6 weeks to receive your item!  The couch took a week to be picked up and it is still in transit.  I guess you are at the mercy of the common carrier's route and schedule. It is definitely a learning experience!   

i just won a few things on an online auction tonight!  My husband will be picking up while I am at the Pyrex show.  There is a lovely Paul McCobb bench similar to one I had a while back in black.  McCobb pieces are simple and sleek.  💗. I also managed to snag a large set of his Contempri China that I just adore!  Happy birthday to me!  I have one chipped serving dish that I thrifted a while back and just fell in love with the pattern never expecting to get my hands on more!  The last item I won was a daybed, similar to the one I just restored but without hairpin legs.   

I also picked up a suspected Adrian Pearsall/Craft Associates Wave Lounge chair.  It is amazingly comfy!  Needs new upholstery so another project in waiting.  Fun times ahead!   

My next project, though, will be weaving!  It has been a few years since my Danish paper cord repairs.  I now have 4 Gio Ponte Italian ladder back chairs in a pretty aged black finish....nice and chippy like those chalk painters love! All 4 need new seats and some gluing up.  I went to the basket supply shop and came home with a large coil of sea grass.  Unlike the Danish pieces which use the paper cord....it's really folded Kraft paper, the Italian chairs used sea grass. Sea grass is ridiculously cheaper than Danish paper cord too.  I am looking forward to bringing this set back to life as I think they have great character and would go well in many decor settings.  I will be adding the 2 blond ones that are in sellable condition to this set...so it will be 6 chairs total.   

Oh and I almost forgot!  This awesome pole lamp is ready to ship!  She is not going cheap, but my hubs has pretty much rewired her, new sockets and polarized plug, new switch and we spent a day polishing.  She is gorgeous and in fabulous condition!  Check her out!   

Local/regional meets or delivery available.  Will disassemble for shipping. 

The plastic flowers are included! 

Shown in a standard 8' ceiling.  She is good as new and pretty rare too!  

Stop by my etsy shop to check her out!  Thanks for taking a moment out of your day to review my post!  It really does make me happy! ✌🏼️💗.  

Malissa

A couch saved and sold, new acquisitions.

What an amazing week and a half!  I have shipped many items and have been working hard!  I am happy to announce that in the last week I was able to complete the restoration on the beautiful sectional and it has been scheduled for pick up with the shipper.  My upholsterer had the cushions ready for me in 24 hours after I left them.  So great to see this couch with perky and soft seat cushions!   

No doubt about it, this is one sexy sectional! 

She is headed to South Carolina to be the star of am 1800's built home!  I know she will fill the role with grace! 

I have arranged shipping with a great company with limited delivery areas in the south (based in Atlanta) and also has service in the mid Atlantic (based in NJ).  They were able to save my buyer $200 off the chairish quote with plycon!   

My lights have been going out the door as fast as I can go over them!  The gorgeous 4 light pendant fixture is on the bus headed to Nebraska.  I will be working on the tension poles next.  I also picked this beauty up yesterday!  What a fun piece for a retro kitchen nook!  

Love those daisy accents!  

I also picked up a great bookcase!  It features sliding glass doors and a fixed shelf.  

I picked up a great little bookcase that features sliding glass doors and a fixed shelf.  It is in great condition.  I will be adding it to the etsy store and although I could bus ship, I'd prefer a local meet because of the glass,  I may work it into my booth as well.   

Size is 36" by 12" by 35-1/2" tall

i also scored a pair of chrome Bertoia chair knock offs in a great counter height. Front of seat is 23-1/2", top of back 40" from floor.  Knowing how most folks want the look without dropping up to $1000 a chair and honestly, the bar and counter height chairs are not as common to find in the secondary market, I picked these up.  They look new as there is tag residue on them.  Seem sturdy and will add some class to a kitchen counter or bar.  I will be pricing them at $150 for the pair and taking them to the mall space for cash/carry local peeps.  Only a Knoll aficionado will recognize that they are not the real deal so your secret is safe with me! 😂✌️

Chrome finish.  Super great pair! 

These will be great in a modern kitchen! 

Choice of 2 Herman Miller Eames Shells, better than ever!  Reimagined with reproduction rocker base from Modern Conscience. I will be holding on to one of them so when one sells, I will be pulling the other listing! 

I have both rockers in my possession and adore them both!  I will say the tan (Greige) shell is more of a collector piece since it is very early.  Dates 1951-1953 and is the first modification on the original Zenith production shells.  It's a harder, and in my opinion, more fragile fiberglass than the Summit Plastics black shell.  From my research, I would date that one as late 50's or early 60's. It has the S circle Summit logo and the double triangle logo plus the Herman Miller logo stamped into the fiberglass.  The upholstery is in good shape with only one puncture tear and some marks/discoloration on the vinyl.  Very minor issues.  Both of these chairs are iconic pieces of MCM design and recognizable by even the most novice of fans.  Such a cool piece to add to your home and definitely will not depreciate in value.  I have taken great care to restore them so they are in ready to use condition.  Perfect for parents to be!  The chairs really do not take up a large footprint either, so you can slide into a tighter space.  Locals can see them both in person to decide!  

Both listings are live in my etsy shop.  Stop by to check them out! 

Looking for restored items?  I still have a few super pieces looking for homes, fully restored with new fabric and all issues tended to.  Pop by and see if you can accommodate one! Bus shipping available!

Gorgeous daybed with all new cushions on metal hairpin frame.  Features Bentley Indigo fabric from Joybird. 

A gorgeous pair of Heywood Wakefield pull up chairs in Vibe Aquatic fabric from Joybird. (Buy one or both) 

Heywood Wakefield pull up chair in Vibe Sunkist by Joybird. 

Thank for popping in to hear about my adventures and thank you for supporting my small business! XO Malissa