12 days until shop closures!

Due to my not having cell service in Europe, I am going to take my website offline as well as put my Etsy on vacation mode. You will be able to purchase on Chairish but nothing will ship until I get back (if you are using a shipper a 2-3 week pick up time is normal). My mall booth will be open regular hours which is currently 10-5 WED - SUN and summer hours are coming soon so stay tuned at the GRQ USED FURNITURE FB PAGE for announcements.

I will be picking up a heywood wakefield Sculptura bedroom this week which is available. Stay tuned for pricing, pics and condition reports. I am available for showroom appointments between now and March 23rd. Text or call 610-223-5758.

The writing is on the wall for my future as my kid’s college acceptances roll in. Congrats to Genny for being accepted to my alma matter, Lebanon Valley College, as well as Alvernia University. She has not decided her track yet but I know I will need to either up my selling game or back off and get a job to help her. It will mean less availability for me and may jeopardize my inventory acquisition opportunities. It’s a lot to think about and I really need to get the word out regionally that I am here. I have the inventory to do it but if I don’t get the sales, I won’t be able to make enough profit to make it worth it. Appreciate all of you, my fans and followers to help me spread the word. Tell your like minded friends I am here! Especially those of you in the region where they can shop local with me and help me continue to help those families who are downsizing or liquidating their homes. Ultimately, we are important in this process and feel good that you directly support these families! I do not buy from auctions of middlemen and that is how I can price under my competitors!

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for my open house during the Spring Antiques Extravaganza! April 27, 28 and 29th! Noonish to 5ish at the showroom! 14129 Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522. See you then! XO MALISSA

Pulaski Furniture and Leonard Eisen

Rabbit hole research time! I currently have some nice bedroom pieces and a desk that resemble a George Nelson look but clearly are not. I had a fellow dealer reach out to me who had pieces from the same line and one of his was marked Pulaski Furniture. I have started deep diving into them. Their most known mcm line is ‘Oceanic’ which is a beautifully carved walnut that often gets confused with Witco. As soon as he said Pulaski, my mind went to that line. I discovered the designer at the helm for Pulaski during this era was Leonard Eisen, I found a great interview with him on YouTube- watch below for history on his career, the company and how they positioned themselves to be a go to in the industry.

A piece from the Oceanic line is shown above, it’s an awesome line and great for tiki themed rooms.

The ad above refers to the line as ‘Contour 70s’. I have not located much on the other mid century modern lines as of yet, The search will continue!

XO Malissa

Upcoming trip/shop closures.

I have something headed to Chicago area in a week or two, if you are out that way and shopping, let me know as I can get you a quote to get on the trip,

In preparation for a trip to Europe (my first ever!) with my 18 year old, I will have my Etsy shop on vacation mode which is basically a dark mode. You can’t see my inventory or shop it. Chairish will be shoppable but you will get a message that there may be shipping delays. I will probably put my website listings on hidden until I am starting to come back. We are leaving March 24th so I will probably start this earlier in that week. Will be back April 5th. I hate to close down but I will not have cell service and I prob will be able to check in via Wi-Fi periodically, I have no idea what to expect. I also will be on a tightly run tour so want to enjoy it without fielding questions and shipping quotes as it would distract me from being in the moment! This trip was supposed to be 2 years ago with my kid’s school…,for my 50th birthday. After cancellations, we went rogue, booked our own and changed destinations. We had no choice on that but we are thrilled to be going to Italy and Greece. We extended our trip a few days and will be doing a 2 day tour with a Greek tour company after our first one ends. We won’t have much down time. I have been doing my part to get ready by working out 5/6 days a week.

This all said, pease reach out now if you need help. I want to make sure all my shipments go out before I leave. My booth will be open regular mall hours, which by then should be summer hours 10-6 WED-SUN. Showroom appointments can be made up until I leave (23rd of March last day) for pick ups or shopping. I expect to have some issues adjusting back to our time zone so middle of the night shopping can be arranged when I get back! Ha.

I am pretty busy this week and over the weekend. If I show up in the showroom, it will probably be short visits. Have a look at my website listings! I have been adding so many cool things! All available to purchase immediately and pick up by appointment ASAP and at 20% or so discount from my Etsy and Chairish shops. Thanks for shopping local and my first 2 months have been AMAZING!!!! I still have lots of great inventory so come and check it out!

XO MALISSA

Sunday Funday 2/19 SHOWROOM OPEN! 10-4

I will be in the showroom today (if you are getting the email with my blast) SUNDAY 19th. 10-4. I have a pick up scheduled around 1pm. Will have someone to help load big items. Come out on and visit me! Take a look at my items in the flesh and maybe you’ll even take something home! I take credit cards and other payments through Square in person or buy ahead and pick up tomorrow. Not all my inventory is here so if you don’t see what you want in my pics…..we may have to schedule that but if you buy it tonight I may still be able to bring it with me in the morning. Not only do I have awesome furniture, I have art, decor, lighting, a few rugs, custom pillow covers, my double knit remnant sale listings are here and almost every small on my website is here. Save 20% by picking up here and buying direct from me! I wanted to make it worth the trip for my regional fans. I try to keep it easy and appointments are perfect for that! As we roll towards spring, I will try to be here more on the weekends but please call ahead in case I am not but am available to meet you!

Call ahead or text 610-223-5758 for an appointment anytime! My space in the mall is shoppable 10-5 (winter hours until sometime next month) WED-SUN. Thanks for shopping local! I am looking forward to seeing many of you and helping you with making your home fabulous with great vintage! XO Malissa.

PREVIEW INVENTORY, SEE SPECS AND PURCHASE IN ADVANCE HERE- you don’t want to miss out!

HEADS UP: I will be closing my online shops when I am away MARCH 24th ish to APRIL 6ish. Chairish will still be available to purchase with notes of delays but my Etsy and website will be on vacation mode as I will not have cell service in Europe and unsure how much I can be on Wi-Fi.

Winter update.

Here we are almost one month into the new year! It’s starting off hot! Thanks to all my clients for helping me find homes for some great pieces. It’s not too late to grab something on my website and save an extra 10%! Check out by midnight Jan 31st with code NEWYEAR2023. We can schedule your pick up at your convenience in my new showroom!

I am doing some reorganizing since my storage areas look like a war zone and before my next influx of new merch starts up, I have to tend to it. I also am gearing up to be busier with my job for a bit. My typical work load is pretty light but I am going into a third survey and am looking forward to making some money so I will be spending time on that. While I still hope to share my showroom to walk ins, your best bet is to reach out and we can arrange a meet up there. I am excited to be traveling to Europe in like 52 days with my daughter! I will probably put my shops on vacation mode going into it so I don’t stress myself out. We will be spending time in Italy and Greece and are looking forward to seeing the ancient sights! I’d say I look forward to shopping but honestly, I am lost when it comes to customs stuff! I will try to save some room in my suitcase! Ha.

I will be trying to list some backstock I just have not gotten to. There is a Dillingham dining table I have yet to set up and photograph. I am working on a Diamond chair that I swapped out the seat with a better one and some small stuff going out to my booth. If you have any interest in owning an awesome wall unit, please come see the one I have as it is set up in the showroom and looks amazing! Can be 4, 3 or 2 bays and all the components are modular. I am just really excited to have it in my inventory and I am selling it at a great price.

Please reach out if you need me! 610-223-5758 text or call for appt or email me at malissa@madmodworldvintage.com. XO Malissa