Thursday, August 25, 2011

For Sale by MoPho: Surfboard Coffee Table - Just Kidding!


Surfboard Coffee tables are oh-so-necessary for mid-century modern decor and this one is quite impressive! It is gorgeous - it has a nice teak stain around the borders with a walnut veneer in the center so matches really well with both teak and walnut furniture. I believe that the wood is either pecan or oak...I'm not really sure, though. It's definitely very solid, whatever it is! The table is in great vintage condition, the only noticeable defects are a few scratches that have darkened over the years on one side of the top. It's not distracting and just gives it some mid century character!

This massive coffee table measures 6' long, 18" wide at its widest, and 13.5" tall.




Addendum: After using this table for a week and having it in the room, we decided it would be a crime to sell it as it's the exact length and color of our danish daybed and seems to be the right piece to have in that room for placing things on as we don't really have a good space for end tables in there.

For Sale by MoPho: Kent Coffey Wall/ Dresser mirror - SOLD

This gorgeous mirror is in excellent vintage condition and is a must for your mid century modern or danish modern home! It's not got any noticeable defects. It is ready to attach to a credenza (minus the metal bars) with metal brackets on the base, or ready to hang on the wall with eye hooks. It does not bear a maker's mark but has the exact stamp that the Kent Coffey "The Tableau" dresser we have has and was purchased as a set. It would look great with all of your walnut/teak furniture, though!

Measurements are: 44.5" tall, 27" wide, 2" off the wall



For Sale by MoPho: Kent Coffey "The Tableau" Dresser - SOLD



This is the amazing dresser you have been looking for to furnish your mid-century modern / danish modern home! This great walnut dresser is from the 1960's and has really cool brass handles on its five spacious dove-tailed drawers. It's got great club legs and is very sturdy. It is masculine and definitely modern looking, it would be great for a man's chest of drawers! The vintage piece is in great condition, the only defect is a small 1" x 1/2" chip in the veneer in the right bottom back of the dresser which wouldn't be noticeable in almost any situation as it's so near the bottom and back!

The measurements are: 40" wide, 46.5" tall, 17.5" deep for the top two drawers, and 19" deep for the bottom three drawers.





Sunday, August 14, 2011

Phoenix Finds at Lizabel's Treasures - Hans Olsen dining set and Mid Century Modern China Cabinet


Lizabel's Treasures is a lovely little antique shop that is near my work - located at 3060 N 16th St in Phoenix (and next to the Middle Eastern Bakery which makes the best falafel in Phoenix!), I like to go in and wander around from time to time as they do usually have a few mid century modern pieces (usually tucked in the back!), and when they do they are usually quite reasonably priced.

I was wandering around the shop yesterday after work and thought I'd share a few of the mid century pieces I stumbled upon!

1) Hans Olsen Dining set - priced at $199 yesterday. My husband has been OBSESSED with having a Hans Olsen dining set since we saw one at Go Kat Go a while back, the practicality of the chairs actually fitting into the table for our smaller eat in kitchen is just too much for him. I was about to buy this yesterday, but noticed in an area the the paint is chipping that before this table was painted it was likely one that is covered in white melamine which is a great look with white covered seats. We love restoring these abused pieces back to their original glory but the table would likely need a new white laminate which is more than we would want to put into it as it's above our capabilities! That being said, fully restored these pieces go for upwards of $1500 so if someone wants to stick a little extra money in it and sell it online they should see the return :)

2) Mid Century Modern China Cabinet with lighted hutch - priced at $199 yesterday. This super cool piece is reminiscent of Broyhill Brasilia and Kent Coffey's Perspecta line but I could not see an obvious maker's mark. It is definitely not Brasilia as their china cabinets look much different, and I don't believe it's Perspecta either. It's definitely large and cool, though! I love the round windows on the side of the piece. The base has a curve on the sides that isn't terribly visible in my awesome iPhone photos, the sides open up with shelves and the middle opens up to three drawers. This piece is awesome but REEKS of smoke! There are a variety of guides online about how to remove smoke smell from furniture, it would be worth a shot for someone who is willing to take the time, but it's not for us :)


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

For Sale by MoPho: Wood lamp - SOLD


My husband bought me this retro, mid century modern lamp for my birthday this year but it just doesn't match my office and we couldn't find another place in the house to place it so are hoping someone will find it perfect for their home! The base and top are painted black, the middle part is a walnut or mahogany wood I believe. We have tested the lamp and it is in good working condition. There was not a lamp shade with the lamp, but I am happy to recommend a store to pick one out to match your decor :)

The base measures 6" in diameter, and 18" tall. The lamp is in good vintage condition, there are some chips in the base which have been covered (see photos) and the top is a bit warped (see photo), that would be easily covered with a lamp shade, though!

**For out of town customers - this is an item that we would consider shipping, if you are interested please comment below!**



For Sale by MoPho: Bassett Tallboy - SOLD



This four drawer dresser is just lovely and super atomic and retro looking! It is a great walnut color and has its original drawer pulls. It will look great in a mid century modern or danish modern home!! It does bear its cute makers mark - Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. It has super classy club legs as well so is very easy to clean under. The piece is very well made like most pieces from the 1960's and has dovetailed, sturdy drawers.

The piece measures 34" wide, 17 3/4" deep, and 43" tall. The drawers measure 31.5" wide and 13.5" deep.

The dresser is in good vintage condition, there are a few small chips in the veneer near the drawers and on the side of the piece.

We do have a matching lowboy credenza with mirror listed, we would be happy to sell them together for $200.




For Sale by MoPho: Bassett Lowboy Credenza with Mirror - SOLD


This great vintage, retro nine drawer credenza has an awesome half circle design on the upper three drawers that make it so unique - it will look great in your danish modern or mid century modern home. It's a lovely walnut color and has its original drawer pulls and cute club legs! The pictured mirror is included. It would be great in a kids room as the drawers are a perfect size for smaller clothes and it's a very sturdy wide piece! Of course it has great dove-tailed drawers and was very well made as were most pieces of its era! We believe it is from the 1960's or 1970's.

The credenza measures 5 feet wide, 17 3/4 inches deep, 30 1/4 inches tall. The drawers are 17.5" x 13.5". The mirror measures 25" wide x 41 1/4 " tall.

This piece is in good vintage condition. There are a few chips in the veneer along the edges of the side - they have been stained with walnut stain so as to blend in better, you will only notice on close inspection. There are also a few areas of wear near the drawers that are visible to close inspection. The surface of the top has some very superficial scratches consistent with age. There is not a makers mark on this piece, but we have a matching piece that does have one, and bears the same stamp on the back of the piece.

We do have a matching chest of drawers for sale as well, we would be happy to sell both pieces for $200 if someone is interested in both!