Good Morning.  Did a Charlie Chan Movie and Chinese Dinner last night.  Was a nice evening.   Still chilly here but warming up this afternoon.

THIS ISN’T NICE

IT’S HOT……………………………………………………………..

Is it April yet???  No OK I’m back to hibernating.

Doing a collectible day:

Looking at furniture that might be lying around that you might find could be extra cash and not trash.

Bryght Brown Leather Mid-Century Modern Sofa

$1,799.00

According to Kovels (Dec. 2014) 50’s Scandinavian furniture is becoming popular again (gee who knew?).

Innovation USA Old School Chesterfield Sofa Bed –

$1,385.00

Evidentially in the mid 20th century—around the 50s/60s  there was a lot of furniture designed with a Scandinavian influence.

Currey and Company 1300 Granello Silver Leaf / Antique Mirror 

Silver / Antique Mirror – 30″ Diameter $740

$1,120.00

Scandinavian Design is known for “spare, striking designs

Hooker Furniture Three Drawer Antique Mirrored Chest 

$1,199.99

 Scandinavian midcentury furniture (you might remember it being called “Danish Modern”) usually featured oil-finished and lightweight wood like teak, beech or birch.

 

 3 Drawer Nightstand –

$539.00

 

 If yours is labeled or marked with the manufacturer the price is likely to be better.

FINN JUHL ROCKING CHAIR               SOLD AT AUCTION (Beech frame:  upholstery and cushions replaced) unmarked for $813.  Finn Juhl (1920 – 2006) Denmark.  His works were among the first Scandinavian designs to be shown in the US.

SILKEBOG CABINET     Sold at auction (remnants of label) for $2,125.   Teak, tambour door, Denmark 1970’s.

 HANS WEGNER LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN     Sold at auction $4, 888.  Teak, adjustable back, original fins and cushions.  Getama, Denmark.  Hans Wegner (1914-2007) Dane who is considered one of the best Danish designers of all time.

Auction figures are from Cottone Auctions—Geneseo, NY and Rago Arts & Auction Center—Lambertville,  NJ    September 2014.

SPECIAL ITEM OF THE WEEK:

GERMAN ALL-BISQUE “FRENCH WRESTLER,” DOLL  ca. 1885  estimated value $4,000 – $5,000     This is a German made doll but made for the French market.  It is call a “wrestler” because of it’s robust appearance.  The hair is actually real human hair.   Note the feathered eyebrows and flushed cheeks as well a chubby legs.

RECYCLE IDEA:

This is a bird bath made of tea pots but other items such as punch bowl mounted (glued) on studier bases is just one other idea that can make a unique and attractive addition to yards and gardens.    The above is from http://www.morenascorner.com/2013/07/diy-tea-pot-bird-bath.html  but I’m sure there’s lots of other places that can get you started on your own projects using what you have in the garage or attack, or sending you to Goodwill for something usable but affordable.

“A lady, without a family, was the very best preserver of furniture in the world.”
― Jane Austen, Persuasion