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AmandaJLewis
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mcmfan
Hi! I just realized we have something in common. We moved into a 1960's multi-level home a couple years ago and since then I have been all over the whole MCM design aesthetic. Sadly, the house had some "updates" done in the 70s which were tragic. Like the replacement of the wood cabinets in the kitchen with some awful laminate ones. But we are slowly making our own updates and trying to stay true to the house. I am currently trying to hunt down a set of Eames fiberglass chairs for my kitchen table.
There are two others in the neighborhood which are much more modern though, and I drool over them. I was told they were both designed by architects that built/lived in them.
There are two others in the neighborhood which are much more modern though, and I drool over them. I was told they were both designed by architects that built/lived in them.
Re: mcmfan
I have a great source for knobs if you update the kitchen back. Have you thought about metal cabinets? I also know about a forum to look for them! I also have a cool bedroom set that it MCM thatI am not sure I am going to keep--I can't quite find a good space in this house.
I have two Eames fiber glass chairs in elephant gray. Let the owner at Who New in Lawrenceville know you are looking for them and in what color and he will help you--although you will not get a deal, b/c he knows their worth.
How many do you need and in what color? What kind of legs? I will be on the look out.
Ohhh super fun. I love my house here but am a little heart broken we couldn't find an MCM ranch in an area that worked for us--so consultation would be so fun for me!
I also am married to an only child, of an only child... which means when pap and grandma pass I get first dibs on their 1950's furniture. So we will likely take some of their tables, the dining set, and dressers at a minimum when they are no longer in their house. (it sounds morbid I know, but it is also why I am not buying certain things just yet).
So trying to avoid making my house look like a museum while we decorate/renvovate. But still appreciating the aesthetic and taking it into consideration while making choices.
What I am torn on is our second (very tiny) full bath has pink tile and grey/blue accents and fixtures. But it needs redone bad. The shower can't be used because it leaks through to the downstairs. I just don't think I can salvage the tile. I am tempted to stick with pink tile- because we are not moving...ever. But I know not everyone loves a pink tile bathroom. It will be our next big project. The kitchen will be a few more years down the road.
Patience, knowing what you want and having a good eye is key. I was at the Cranberry Goodwill and saw this little ottoman that I thought looked familiar. It was $2.50 so I bought it went home and googled, turns out I bought a piece that is worth at least $250 if not more. I also found a Heywood Wakefeild end table for $65.
The great thing about Pittsburgh is that there is tons of MCM stuff here and very few people know its worth so you can find some great deals. If you wanted to go the metal cabinet route, there is a possibility of finding a steal!
I think you are right about finding a balance and not making your house a museum. A few months ago I saw a yellow Eames chair at the Ohio River antique mall in Bellevue for a good price like $80 or so. It didn't have the right legs, but they are interchangeable so you can always buy new legs. So if you are okay collecting one at a time, the yellow might still be there. Also if they look faded and you find a good deal, get it--there is a way to restore them.
Fun, fun fun. Please let me know anything you are trying to find as I "go junking" for fun!