Website revamp

Please come check out my new revamped SHOPPING page at madmodworldvintage.com! I am busy adding items that cannot be found in my other online shops and some of my high end furniture items at a direct to you price. Why pay fees to a 3rd party site when you can buy direct from me? It’s long overdue but I just did not trust I could get the traffic for it. Now featuring my fabulous restored furniture, amazing pillow covers in those great vintage fabrics I found hidden away in the interior design hoarder house, and some fun new decor items like the Moroccan floor poufs and a brand new Greek Flokati! First order will get a free gift! I need to make sure everything is working correctly. Please message or email if you got a snag! Malissa@madmodworldvintage.com

i paid off my van recently which is super exciting as that is where all my profits went. I will now have funds to invest in other areas. My gears are spinning at my next move….storage, additional retail spaces or buying a building. Lofty, I know. I have to figure out something.

i have a delivery next month to Washington DC. If I can bring something to you that fits in my van with the other item, let me know! I have more bedrooms coming! I just committed to buy two more Heywood Wakefield rooms including a complete Rio bedroom set! It needs some love so if you can DIY, I can get you an amazing price! Lots of inventory will be coming my way over the next few months as my estate guy is crazy busy helping people clean out homes. I am trying to help him by keeping things moving so I can take on more. Please have a convo with me if you are looking for something so I can keep an eye out. I never know what will turn up. Have a great weekend! XO MALISSA

New arrivals update!

I am so feeling like spring these days! Ready to get out camping for sure. My decor theme these days is bohemian and eclectic. I think hand touched pieces just look so wonderful and warm in a space. First off, I just received my tag order and spent yesterday stitching them on my pillows. I am thrilled! Please pop over and consider adding one or two to your space! The fabrics are gorgeous!

Custom mahogany tAg. 💗

I also have in hand, the 6 high quality down inserts (20 by 20) that will fit my 18 by 18 covers. They are also live right here on madmodworldvintage so you can complete your pillow in one stop.

This supplier sells some great textiles and I was able to score 2 Moroccan floor pouf ottomans. The two they sent are amazing! Made from vintage rugs, they are heavy duty, have a zipper access and make a great pet bed, kid cushion or foot rest. They add so much color and charm! I do not get to choose the colors so it is so much fun opening the box! I can order more if you guys love them. 💗. Here’s a look! They are also now live right here on my website.

Moroccan Pouf

I just picked up a Heywood Wakefield bedroom and will be taking the long his/her dresser to Brooklyn this weekend. If anyone in the area wants a delivery let me know! The tallboy and nightstand are still available and I do have the full size bed and frame that needs to be restored.

****SOLD**** This piece and the nightstand have been reFinished. Clean and Nice piece.

***SOLD***

2 layerS of painT over the original finish. ShouLd be an easY strip and finish proJect. Full size with metal frame. You can adaPt to a queen frame easily. Going cheap!

Art Deco Airflow line by leo Jiranek Heywood Dresser and mirror. My daughter used it for 7 or so years but wanted more room and we redid her closet. Also available. Airflow is a great line!

I also have a black lacquer and gold Lane post modern set on the way. Glam. Yum. If you have interest, reach out for first info. I should have it in the next few weeks.

There are 2 nightstands

SALE PENDING

bed size…..fUll size with frame, can covert to queen with inexpensiVe brackets.

Thanks for stopping by! Reach out if I can help you with anything or if you get stuck on my website. I do not use it for commerce often but things have gone smooth so I am hoping there will be no issues with the new items! Etsy sale too, see below!
XO MALISSA

Shop now…..help me blow out theSe smalls!!!!! 💗

Studio MadModWorldVintage spring pillows!

So excited to share my gorgeous pillow covers ready to add a pop of color to your home! They turned out amazing! I spent a lot of time carefully laying out my patterns to capture the fabrics just right. Then I passed them to my local sewer who expertly got them put together and she also did a fantastic job picking coordinating zippers! The edges are all serged and there is a hidden zipper. This style of pillow is referred to as knife edge. I made some in 2 different sizes: 18 by 18 (which will need a 20 by 20 insert) and 20 by 20 (which will need a 22 by 22 insert). I also have 6 down inserts on order and arriving shortly in the 20 by 20 size. They are also available for purchase should you want one. Otherwise, pick up one at your local craft shop. I’ll drop some pics. Head to my sales page to purchase!

Orange tweed in 2 sizes. (2 each )

Orange Tweed

Hand woven Lee Jafa Cobalt Linen 20 by 20 (4 total)

20 by 20 Cobalt Linen

Brunschwig and Fils ikat print on linen with Lee Jofa Cobalt backer 18 by 18 (2 available)

Brunschwig and Fils Ikat

Chinoiserie Printed linen with Lee Jofa cobalt linen back 18 by 18 (sold by the pair)

Chinoiserie Linen Pair

2 sided Indigo Ikat weave 18 by 18 (4 available)

Indigo Ikat

Cabo Velvet in Garnet by Clarence House Textiles 18 by 18 (2 available)

Cabo Velvet by Clarence House

I would gladly make more if these sell out. The Chinoiserie fabric is down to my last yard. It’s been selling like crazy on Etsy! I also don’t have a large cut of the Brunschwig and Fils Ikat. The solids and indigo ikat I have plenty of and I am pretty sure the Cabo Velvet is down to the scraps. If you love that check out the upholstered chair I redid with it! So stunning!

i will be picking up a Heywood Wakefield Encore bedroom this weekend. Stay tuned! Also in the wings for the next few weeks is a gorgeous Lane post modern black lacquer and gold bedroom, It is amazing! If you are looking for bedroom items, reach out now to get first info!

XO Malissa

Meet my latest restoration!

Quick popping in to unveil my latest restoration! This right here is what I have been longing to do! It takes a long time to financially be able to invest this much money into a single project and hope someone falls in love! I am hoping to do more larger items like sofas in the future. Also note I have two beautiful upholstered chairs that have also received this special treatment and are looking for homes!

A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. A ONCE CLASSY PIECE IS NOW TIRED AND STAINED. But it has a great shape and the size is more vintage thaN new which is much better for a smaller space. Modern furniture is So clunky and Appears to be designed for mcmansioNs. Having built a new home with 70s BLUEPRINTS, I CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT MODEEN FURNITURE JUST DOES NOT FIT.

AFTER HER MAKEOVER! No more frump! CRisp and clean lines in a gorgeous italiaN LINEN TWEED BY CLARENCE HOUSE TEXTILES.

It was getting dark with no sun when i took this so you can SEE THAT EVEN IN LOW LIGHT SHE BOUNCES IT BAck.

The back CUSHIONS HAVE DOWN INSERTS. THE SEAT IS BRAND NEW FIRM FOAM. There is spring in THE MAIN STRUCTURE UNDER THE SEAT AND SHE HAS A LOVELY BOUNCE. With the new seat height at 18-1/2”, she is comfy for tall folk like me!

NO DETAILS HAVE BEEN SPARED!

SHE’s beautiful from behind and perfEct for an open space. YOU DON’t have to hide her against a wall!

A closer look at the gorgeous italian linen by Clarence house Textiles. Those lighter threads shimmer. It’s a thicker tweed (for a linen) and will be dUrable. There is no stain protection as it is but i have a contact fOr that and WOULD gladly refer you if regional or arranGe prior to shipping at cost. This fabric retails for $300/yard and is Only available to the trade. It is LUxurIous and A DESIGNER FABRIC THAT FAR EXCEEDS QUALITY AND CONSTRUCTION OF MORe COMMON MID GRADE TEXTILES. Manufactured in italy.

The maker, Henredon, was a classic luxury furniture company. They were known for high quality furniture and are well respected by designers and decorators.

A quote about the maker: Today, among people of discriminating taste, the name Henredon represents the best. It Is known for the quality of the products they produce which makes them one of the most reliable and yes, one of the most expensive furniture brands in the world!

Pair that with an amazing luxury textile and a little bit of tweaking the original design, and we have a winner!

My Smile after sitting on her for the fIrst time. She was everything i wanted her to be and so darn comfy! At 72” long, She is a great size for a smaller space.

****this gorgeous piece can be purchased direct from me at a slightly lower price that my online markets. Please reach out! I can get you a swatch of the fabric as well. Shipping can be arranged nationwide and delivery in my region is no additional charge. If you would like to discuss your fabric protection options, reach out! Now live in my Etsy shop and will be coming soon in mid chairish shop where you can get an instant shipping quote.

XO MALISSA

Textile heaven. A story of a grand picking adventure.

I get involved in a lot of strange trips in my quest to collect, save and bring forth great vintage pieces to the masses. I am in many homes as well, often after owners pass on or move to retirement homes. The families are cleaning out so they can unload the real estate and cash in on their inheritance or have the funds to pay for the nursing home, etc. I was invited to shop at the estate of a prominent interior decorator who, at one time, hosted a work room full of sewers to make decorating dreams come true. The byproduct of this business, which may be a hazard for any of us creatives, is collecting hoards and hoards of fabrics. Bolts upon bolts. From velvet to chintz, there are 60 years of textile history in one building from all the top mills in the finest weaves. It truly is a textile heaven and I got to shop in it!

Nestled in a crook of a Creek bed that formerly worked a mill from the looks of a neighboring converted building, this opulent stone manor had all the makings of luxury. A ballroom with a ceiling so high and equally magnificent windows, a traditional library with beautiful dark wood built in casework and an elusive back staircase. Many little nooks, alcoves and rooms to explore. Traditional craftsmanship that had seen better days but is salvageable with the right financial backer. The times have changed and the sewing machines are no longer humming, but the notes and work orders still hung and there were even bolts out on the work tables. Everything is as it was. A time capsule of a career and a working business. It was chilly exploring on this cold winter day and as we all know, massive homes cost massive money to heat, so minimal energy was being pumped to keep things from freezing up but not enough to keep you from shivering.

The Ballroom.

BALLROOM front WINDOWS.

BaCk stairwell in the library.

The library stored quite a few large couches in need of restoration. I plucked that cobalT bolt in the back On a second look through this room.

I walked from room to room and made my way through the small paths. It was hard to see in the dim lighting. I had many questions. The first of which is why???? Why so much inventory? I can understand scraps and remnants but massive quantities of to the trade fabrics? It definitely was not ‘lean manufacturing’. There were several upholstered antiques around the house and I recognized the fabrics from a bolt I saw somewhere prior. The son told me that the sewers never went without work, even in the slow periods. They were kept busy and the furnishings I found were definitely redone by the team. Lots of chintz and treated fabrics, not something I’d choose for my pieces but respectable to say the least. If I was lucky, I found some info on the selvage. My tour guide of sorts, studied textiles and is very knowledgeable so shared some tips on what I was looking at. All of these fabrics were European made and top quality. Many of the ones I chose were even hand woven. Picky about smells, I did note that there was not much lingering odor in the bolts I chose which is pretty amazing in that kind of environment that definitely had some moisture issues, the kiss of death for fresh smelling textiles. If you have been following me a while, you may remember my secret for dealing with smells is white vinegar! Spraying that and airing in the sun does wonders. These upholstery fabrics can’t just be washed, by the way. Many are wool and some of my early Knoll fabrics even have asbestos in them! Without a positive ID and a record of content, one can only guess at doing the right thing to care for them. Even today, most upholstery fabrics are not meant to wash. Even the linens I buy from Schumacher are dry clean only so I would expect nothing less from the ones here. Respect them and spot clean, but never toss in the washer.

The woRk room is up a haLf flight of stairs from the 2nd floor. It is DIRECTLY over thr ballroom and equally as impressive. I plucked a yellow velvet remnant off this table. Enough for A small project.

I know you want to see my picks! I managed to find some great examples of bohemian joy and a few nice linens. I had to buy complete rolls so I have from 10-20 yards of some of this. I am offering by the yard in my Etsy now on some of the bigger rolls. I do have GRAND plans of turning some of this into finished goods for my inventory. But for the DIY crowd, come shop now before I use on something else! I will be returning, that said, let me know what kind of fabrics you want me to hunt for. Colors/prints/types and qty you need and I can look for you. Here’s a look at what I bought!

Beautiful orange tweed. ChUnKy and hand woven but still soft and pliable. Not backed with stIff Backer but thicK enough for a couch or ChaIr. Lovely golden yellow threads in thEre. Close up next!

The weave is amazing! I havE 20+ Yards available until i start Using it. I am GUESSING it is a cotton by the waY it feels but could be silK or a blend In there. All fabrics are priCed at $40/yard Shipped. I will cut continuous length for what you need. Reach our if you’D like a swatch.

Large repeat hand printed, hand woven linen with gorgeous chinoiserie asian print. Natural linEn with bRown, blue and teal accents. Asian decor is so damn classy! Up your decor game with some asian FUSION! This liNen is mediUm weight. It is high quality and thicker than linen clothing if thaT helPs. Would be great on chair seats, upholstered pieces and even draPes. See nExt pic for closeups and then a coordinating cobalt solid!

Love the pop of teaL and cobalt! The pagOdas, geishas and little boats are aWesome! I may onLy have about 10-12 yards of this. Act now if you want any before i clAim for my living room! Ha

Super cobalt hand woven linen Dates to 1976! I found a RECEIPT tucked in the bolt. It is thIcker than the asian linen and has a chUnkier weave. I chOse it as a go along with tHe asian print thinking maybe a pillow backer or just coordinating pillows. I have about 20 yards of this. Close up to follow.

Little nubs of BEAUTIFUL cobalt linen! SucH great color and texture!

Awesome indigo hand woven ikat. This bolt is 34” width with most the others coming in around 50”. This is a great mediuM weight and i have big plaNs for it. I also have around 25 Yards so can Spare some to the DIY crowd. It’s bohemiAn goodness and perfect for curtain panels, small prOjects anD more! Better accurate COLOR in next pic.

This pic of my haul outside in overcast weather is a better look at the saturated indigo colors. It’s Beautiful!

What i’m not sharing! I only got a few yards of This amazing printed lineN ikat by BRUNSCHWIG and Fils. I loveD It and will be using it on some decor items to come. My sewing MACHINE jusT went to the Shop for an overHaul!

Not sharing! This yellow veLvet is over the top! I PLUCKED it off the cutting table in the workroom. I only have a yard oR two. Perfect for a StoOl project. Will be turning it into something fun!

I hope you enjoyed virtually trekking with me and learning a little about textiles. I believe it’s in my blood thanks to growing up with a sewing mom! I hope to get back soon and pick some more! If you want me to source something for you we need to chat! Reach out via email! I’ll leave you with a few photos in the house. More of the living spaces. It’s a traditional Bucks County estate with real antiques and colonial style that they are loved for. I bet it was built in the 1800s, but maybe earlier!

Probably the last time the WORKROOM buzzed…..

Traditional pennsylvania Estate decor in colonial america. Bucks couNty hosts some amaziNg old estates!

Loved this library nook at thr top of the main stairwell. The shop definitely upholstered the chair. It was done in a treated chintz in a Really cool coral print. I found the bolt somewhere.

Many baThrooms to cheCk out. Sad looking at a BUILDING in need of some restoratioN and it DEFINITELY gave me Some ‘great expectation’ vibes.

Great expectations 1998- ethan hawk and gwyEth paltrow…..watch it!

Another bathroom.

Henredon Couch heading to the upholster THIS WEEK! Watch for updates!

Incoming Heywood Wakefield encore bedroom in a few weeks, looking? Contact me for first deets!!!!

XO MALISSA