Field Trip to Moderne

I hadn't been in to Antiques Moderne in a few months, so last Saturday I stopped by to see what MCM gems owner John Bacile has to offer. If you haven't been in lately, go check it out, but be ready to dig. The place is busting at the seams. Here's a few that caught my eye....




My favorite chair of the day. Generous proportions and an ottoman to boot. The current fabric is not half bad, so if you have to spread out the investment, you can live with it now and re-cover it later.



My second favorite chair in the place. I like the layered look, the feminine curves and the deep seat. The current fabric was luxe in 1970. I'd update the fabric but keep it soft. The layers of the chair offer an opportunity to take the chair down various paths.
Mod: black shell, white interior
High/low: eggplant exterior, mauve interior
Chic: white on white



Third runner up. Nice proportions, clean lines, the cooler cousin of the wing chair. I'd recover this one in a masculine hounds tooth or glen plaid print with contrast piping and buttons. Like a fancy man.

Brass lamp with great patina.

Bright paint and slim silver handles would bring these side tables and a room to life. How about white lacquer?

Set of six slim, high back Danish Modern dining chairs. This is a great beginner project for modern furnishings. The wood is in great shape and the square seats pop right off for easy fabric update. Why not echo the geometric cut outs in the fabric as well? Paint and new seat covers would run you less than $50 each to renovate.

I do love an oversized teak lamp.

She's great. A nun with lip filler. And she looks like the great Jennifer Coolidge.

 

Well, Hello there! Put these in the entryway and break the ice immediately.