Wednesday washout

Amoeba chairs! $150.00 each, there are two for sale here in Sac.

Table has reduced to $65.00

$20.00 drink cart in Placerville

$100.00 lil hutch in Davis

$275.00 in Colfax - looks good n’ sturdy!

want this to go in my future Airstream traile! $28.00 in Folsom

Not vintage but a modern design for $30.00 a stool

$150.00 – apparently in real ROUGH condition on the veneer top, unfortunately

Pretty cute design, just needs the legs changed out! $120.00

a BOAT-LOAD of Wakefield for the 50′s fans. $1750.00 takes it!

$400.00 for this big teak hutch!

I LOVE ROUND STUMP. $60.00 for three pieces

And for the avid weirdo collectors out there, (I know I’m one,) A SCRABBLE.. TABLE. $225.00 in Fair Oaks!

Sunday, cruddy Sunday!

Three chrome/glass nesting tables for only $75.00 in Citrus Heights!

Two bolt-in bar stools for $200.00

cross-hatch formica table, $200 here in Sacramento

This is the cheapest mid century fireplace I’ve seen – $350.00!

I love that this is being sold on Craigslist. For $1200.

$120.00 Lane coffee table

Vintage outdoor chairs for $75.00 in Land Park

Eames repro chair, $550.00 in Lincoln

$30.00 radical badical stool!

A nicer swoop design of formica sets – $115.00

Vintage stereo console with turntable – make offer, located in Campus Commons

$40.00 bird wall art - hi-larious looking.

Deco wall shelf (I love these) $30.00

Lane Travertine table for $200.00 in Elk Grove.

$200.00 for a set of four cantilever steel chairs in Elk Grove.

$350.00 Rosewood table with two extension leaves, in Midtown

$600.00 Eames repro chair in Elk Grove

$1250? Ouch.

$150.00 for these great bartsools in Carmichael

$125.00 lamp in Midtown

$300.00 Heywood Wakefield dresser.

WOOLY MAMMOTH! $1000! What? It’s an Adrian Pearsall lounge? ..Are you sure?

$60.00 End table

And another! For $60.00

$40.00 hutch

$100.00 L shaped Macy’s couch. Maybe a placeholder for something more mid century in the future?

Holy christ - $500.00 extension table in Midtown.

This thing .. is just flat out stupid. But it’s so stupid it’s charming. $45.00 in Rocklin.

$125.00 teak table in East Sacramento

$100.00 table set with 5 chairs in Folsom

Alameda Point Antiques Faire this Sunday!

This is a fantastic, beautiful weekend to get down or out to the Alameda Faire and eat some Belgian waffles from the gourmet trucks and ogle some antiquities. Among the other regulars, some of the friends of Mimomito will also be there!! If you haven’t gone before, you really should check it out. It’s quite an experience to be on a man-made strip of land; above you only sky, on the ground — antiques as far as the eye can see.

Julian of Mid Century Mobler will be in space Y19 this Sunday – remember we showed you guys the inside of his San Francisco Danish Modern deluxe pad? If you haven’t seen it check out Julian’s Home Tour here. Be sure to also add Mid Century Mobler on facebook to get a peak their latest inventory.

Alameda Point Antiques Faire
2900 Navy Way (at Main Street)
Alameda, CA 94501

6:00 AM to 7:30 am $15.00
7:30 am to 9:00 am $10.00
9:00 am to 2:00 pm $ 5.00
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Free!

Don’t forget your sunblock and rolling carts! <3

Tuesday Boozeday

This is from searching one of my favorite terms, “SOLID WOOD.” Ha!

$250.00 adorable medical cabinet. Check out the inside paper :U

Not happy about the price, but I LOVE GIANT WOOD CONFERENCE TABLES!! $950.00 it can be yours. And those sweet naugahyde chairs. Oh boy.

100 bones in Elk Grove!

Wait – Sculptra for $75!?

DO WANT. Teak umbrella stand, oh yum. $40.00!

Roush House: Buy your tickets, already!

From Eichlerific.com:

Please join Sacramento Modern (SacMod) for a celebration of the Roush Residence in the Arden Oaks neighborhood of Sacramento on June 2, 2012. Reserved arrival times will be between 1pm and 5pm. Tickets will be available via Brown Paper Tickets.

- Tickets will be sold beginning April 23, 2012 for SacMod Associate Members at $30 each (members must use the correct password). To become a SacMod member, please visit SacMod’s blog and use the “2012 SacMod Annual Associate Membership” link in the upper left hand margin.
- General sales will begin May 7, 2012 at $45 each.
- There will be no tickets sold at the door. Last day for tickets sales is May 31, 2012.

Appetizers and beverages will be served and a commemorative booklet will be given to attendees. Vintage photographs and information about the home will be displayed. Local architects and design professionals will be present to discuss questions about the home. For vintage car enthusiasts, a recently restored 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom with tritone paint will be parked in the carport.

The Roush Residence was designed by Terry Waters, a Taliesin Fellow and colleague of John Lautner. Waters’ work was published in acclaimed design magazines such as Arts + Architecture and Domus. True modernists will be delighted in seeing this ultra-modern and unusual circa 1954 home.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the development of the upcoming exhibit “Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design,” at The California Museum tentatively scheduled to open later this year. Ray Eames was born and raised in Sacramento; she and her husband, Charles, were among the most important 20th century modernists.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, please arrive for your reserved shift on time, park in the designated areas (a specific map with detailed information will be emailed before the event) and wear flat-heeled shoes. For the homeowner’s privacy, the event address will be provided after ticket purchase.

Dresser sets for Kristin!

Got a message from Kristin asking if we had come across any dresser sets, well, here is what she was looking for exactly,

I’m looking for a dresser set, midcentury either refinished or possibly painted with a gloss finish in some fun color (I’m not picky). I found a set on Etsy that I love but the shop owner quoted me $500 for shipping which is ridiculous.

I’ve gathered posts from Sacramento down to San Jose (Kristin lives in SF, so she can easily get to both!) so for her, and your, viewing pleasure here are my finds. There’s more than enough to go around.

$300.00 Heywood Wakefield set in Santa Clara

Pair of hand-made vintage dressers for $400.00 in SF

Heywood Wakefield set for $200.00 in San Jose

Set in Santa Cruz for $299.00

$480.00 in San Jose for all these fabulous things!

three piece set in Soquel (?) for $380.00

$100 for both amazing looking pieces in San Jose

Unfortunately this guy is missing two nobs, but a great price at $100!

Painted white dresser for $400 in Santa Rosa

$425.00 in West Sac. I love these hidden drawer highboys.

Tuesday goods!

$150.00 coffee table with “sparkly glass tiles.” Oh my! For sale in Berkeley.

Radical coffee/side table for $40 in San Francisco!!

Probably some sort of 70′s or 80′s office furniture, but it’s a big round table for $75.00 here in Sacramento!

It kind of feels like I’m looking at a sittable smore chair. Graham crackers, chocolate and toasted marshmellow furniture for $150.00 Elk Grove.

Really fabulous Danish table with 6 chairs for only $200.00! Located in Rocklin.

This poor guy is not selling well. From in price $150, it’s now listed at $500.

Six drawer dresser for $80.00 in Midtown. Solid wood and nice legs? We like you.

Not the seller’s photo – but says it is an original Bibendum Chair from the 60′s or 70′s. Selling for $380.00 here in Sac.

Arc lamp for $180.00 in Elk Grove

Aww, that’s a cute little hutch. $150.00 in Sonoma.

BIG BIG SPUTNIK! $350.00 in Elk Grove.

Weird retro medical cabinet for TRADE or $380.00!?

We just love it when people put up ads with no price. Jerks. These are available at Midway Antique Mall.

THIS IS CRAIGSLIST, Y’ALL. I mean, it’s a beautiful desk – and you ARE throwing in the matching credenza. But $1500? We’re in a recession, people!

Get your galoshes on – time for a flood.

I sourced up A LOT of stuff for y’all today. I didn’t put the normal price cap/restriction on my search, so here it all is. Cheap and .. the completely un-cheap. All for your perusing pleasure.

$600.00 Arthur Umanoff wine rack with leather strapping.

Newer than we like.. but not a bad shape and price. $60.00 in Antelope.

$50.00 in Folsom for this great little side table with glass.

GIVE ME A SECOND HERE FOLKS – I suggest this to those of you that live in the Bat Cave, a concrete structure, or honestly have a huge pool that needs more ridiculous stucco features. $500.00 for three pieces in Elk Grove.

$350.00 for this bar and two stools in Rocklin. Pretty good condition, y’all!

$650.00 for this GIGANTIC dog-approved buffet in Manteca.

I love this set so much! A completely ridiculous price though for a laminate table. $700.00 in Loomis.

Selig swivel lounge chair for $350.00 in Citrus heights. Looks like sucka needs some upholstery helpin’!

Two Herman Miller shell chairs for $450.00 in land parrrrk!

Room and Board sofa for $500.00 in Davis with a vintage shape!

Lil’ table with four chairs for $445.00.

Two totally weird awesome molded plastic chairs for $600.00.

$25.00 sofa at Dianna’s Estate Liquidation on Watt.

$175.00 arc lamp wit’ dat marble base.

Mid century day bed with awesome removeable back cushions for max’ stretchin’. $200.00 in Davis.

$1500 Kopenhaven wall system that is.. just friggin’ amazing. I think also not a terrible price for a non-wall mounted unit! Located in Modesto.

Matching weird lil’ end tables for only $75.00 in Land Park.

I love the Mainline by Hooker desks – I love their drawer pulls. This one is $150.00 in Watsonville.

A whole load of retro office chairs for $25 each!

YIKES. They’re ugly to begin with – and this one is BEAT! That’s why it is only $30, I guess.

Completely nutzo bedroom set for $750.00 in Jackson. I’m sorry – it’s just so silly and ridiculous I had to share.

This sucker needs to drop in price so I can have it! $60.00.

$200.00!? That’s a great price for this awesome set of table of and chairs in Chico.

Rain rain here to stay..

So let’s look at some furniture, shall we? Here are the latest Craigslist scours. And to those that tag their postings “mimomito” – we <3 you!

Dennis from Atomic Pop is selling this crazy teak bar for $500.00

Elk Grove has got a big boy Plycraft wannabe for $120.00. Loungey loungin’.

Rad Danish rocker! Pricey, but I love rocking chairs so I will ALWAYS POST A GOOD LOOKIN’ ONE! $900.00 for this Danish Bramin Mobler rocker.

Weird little $40.00 chest that opens up from the center - In Folsom!

I like that price. $20.00 for this cubey end table in North Highlands.

For that DOUBLE-WIDE loungin’ and lovin! $600.00 chaise lounge in Carmichael.

Faboo price! $75.00 vintage Safari chair in Sacramento.

Ruh roh! Looks like couch here just needs some new cushion foam! $100.00 in South Land Park.

Interestin’ $60.00 beigey/orange highback chair at Watt & El Camino.

Walnut dresser with.. nine drawers? $495.00 in East Sac.

Don’t forget the nightstands! $265.00

DO NOT WANT: The chair what sends the Eames’ graves a-spinnin’

Of hundreds of chairs I’ve made over the years I think this might be my personal favorite. Matte grey painted curved plywood structure with bright almost mirrored silver faux crocodile fabric. No animals were harmed in the making of this mid century Eames inspired lounge chair.

(Original Etsy post)
* * *

I’ve seriously stared at this Etsy post for about 5 minutes, not really having the words to express how I feel. Truly, this is the Heart of Darkness of furniture, with nothing to be uttered but “The horror … the horror.”

The breakdowns in logic one must trace to explain the synthesis of this chair are unimaginable to most normal people – but I will attempt to, nonetheless.

One must begin with a personal aesthetic that is a Studio 54 coke-binge-meets-painting the sides of a battleship, and then possess balls the size of small moons to apply such a thing to THE most iconic piece of form-and-function furniture. So, to his/her credit, this person’s hubris scale is off the charts.

Layered bent ply not doing it for you? PAINT IT GRAY. Black leather a bit too “classy?” PUT A ROBOT ALLIGATOR ON IT. And then, in a move that is considered sexual assault in 42 U.S. states, price the abomination you have birthed at $1,500 smackaroos. Kind of hard to wrap your head around, is it not?

The description ends with the cheeky missive “no animals were harmed in the making of this mid century Eames inspired lounge* chair.* ” Perhaps true, but how many puppies and kitties will die deaths of fear and shame just laying their innocent lil’ eyes on this chair? There’s no real way to tell.

*I think it’s important to note I don’t consider this a ‘lounge’ or a ‘chair.’

Guest Writer Alan L. (Lover of 1960′s dollhouses)

Thanks to the PDX Picker Chris for sending us this treasure! Or .. lack there of!