Showing posts with label Broyhill Brasilia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Broyhill Brasilia. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

For Sale by MoPho: Broyhill Brasilia Single Arch Mirror (just kidding)

Update: We decided to keep the single arch mirror to replace the non-mid century one in the Brasilia office. We tried to sell it...we really did ;-)


These mirrors are hard to come by so if you've been looking for one to go with your Brasilia credenza/dresser, look no further! This is part of Broyhill's very popular mid century modern Brasilia line, and bears the very sexy curves that this line is known for. I must admit, like most people who love mid century modern design and vintage / retro furnishings, we love this mirror and the brasilia line and are hesitant to part with the mirror, but we could use the money right now! The mirror is solid wood and heavy, it is in great vintage condition - there is some minor wear on the top where the finish has worn off a bit (please see photos), but this won't be noticeable if you hang the top above eye level. The rest of the mirror is in like new condition. It measures 42" tall x 21.25" wide.

The back of the piece bears the numbers that are clearly visible on the photo below and a stamp that is not as visible in the photo but states, "Design copyrighted 1962, Broyhill Furniture Factories, Lenoir North Carolina." The mirror would look great in any home, but especially those with furniture from the 1950's, 1960's, or 1970's - and anyone who appreciates atomic furnishings with great curves!




Thursday, June 9, 2011

We have a new Broyhill Brasilia Desk! Sorry, we're keeping this piece...


Proof that it pays to search Craigslist for more general terms, we got a great condition Brasilia desk this weekend for $60!  Part of my usual search includes the term "Broyhill" on the off chance that someone will post a Brasilia item not knowing what it is but seeing the Broyhill makers mark.  Most of the time that is not the case and I was just about to give up on the search term.  This weekend I was scrolling through and saw a desk that looked kind of mid century on the small photo.  I had definitely searched the term the night before and scrolled right past it as it didn't jump out.  I clicked on the ad and saw the handles and just about had a conniption - a Broyhill Brasilia desk listed for $40!  I emailed it to my husband who happened to be looking for something smaller to replace a HUGE teak table he had been using for a desk, and he called immediately figuring someone else had snatched it up...but we got it!

He's all moved in now and I'm SO jealous of his amazing new desk!!  It's an absolutely beautiful example of mid century craftsmanship and style.  Who doesn't love Brasilia, though?