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Mix and match

Rose — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:59:58 +0000

215.00 in Oakland
I am doing a post with some mixing and matching. Get ready mimomito. Things might seem like they are getting weird.

25.00 in San Rafeal
Olly olly smokes. 4 FOR 25? Is this even real?

Basically free in Pacific Heights
This guy is in need of a whole lotta love! LOTS. Seller doesn’t state a price in the post. Just states that it is practically free and would hate to see it thrown on the curb. If your into projects…this may be for you.

50.00 in Richmond
There are two chairs in the post. I am not too clear over whether or not it is 50 each or 50 for the both.

245.00 in Martinez
Teak serving cart that does a total transformation. That black top is super fancy and I want to have it.

300.00 in Lincoln
Arrite guys. Arrite. I might be loosing some of you here. You might be scratching your heads saying to yourself ‘this is midcentury? I thought that is what you do?’ Yeah I know. Cool it for a second though OK. Tis not everyone’s cup of tea…but maybe there is some of you out there who enjoy mixing and matching. Maybe someone here is super adventerous I DUNNO. I just think they look really neat and they are made out of brass and marble. Which also probably means these guys are some heavy ass sh…stuff.

80.00 in Alameda
It is childsize!

250.00 in Oakland
Ah snap. Kilim runner lookin’ good.

100.00 in Rocklin
I sent this to my husband and he was like that thing is weird. I was like ‘psh. BY WEIRD YOU MEAN AWESOME….right?’ Of course that’s what he meant guys.

195.00 in Roseville
Teak table with leaves.

35.00 in santa clara
I dunno if this is real but if you are looking for a cheap look alike…here ya go.

25.00 in Curtis park
Right here in our neck of the woods.

495.00 in Elk Grove
Imagine keeping a whole bunch of spices in this thing!

250.00
in Ceres
Big ol burly slab!!

Glass, Brass, Wood, and Old.

Rose — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:53:24 +0000

80.00 in Galt
HELL YEAH.

350.00 in Modesto

100.00 in Lathrop
Brass shelving. Mhmmmhhmmm.

40.00 in Roseville
Dang das cheap!

40.00 in Hayward
Oh so blue and clear.

575.00 in SF
Ah shapes!

85.00 in Merced
Heywood wakefieldy.

50.00 in Lincoln
OH MY GOSH. DUST MY SHOULDERS OFF.

75.00 in Tahoe
I found a bed in this shape the other day that was in brass. I thought too long on it and now it is gone. Now I am back on the prowl. This bed would be neat for guests though cuz it folds up and can be tucked under stuff or stuffed in tiny cracks.

25.00 in Sacramento
3ft Elephant! That’s nearly as tall as me!

250.00 in San Jose

900.00 San Carlos
It is leather with a sling back!

Favorite things: Happy Birthday Toni!

Rose — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:33:31 +0000

Our dear blog mate Toni, has been born on this day! We put together this “favorite list” of things we think she would enjoy! Stuff like party invitations because Toni loves to bring people together! Melmac dishware, pastel colors, Owl soap for her owl themed bathroom and CAPES. You might not have known this about us Mimomito gals…but we do enjoy duh capes! Anyways, we love Toni, we hope she has a wonderful birthday, and hope she knows that if we could get her all this stuff and so much more we would. Happy freaking birthday Toni-you are amazing!

Row 1: Pyrex 110.00 Teak Bookcases 2,575.00 50′s Wiggle dress

Row2: Atomic glasses 59.00 Invitations 15.00 Lazy Susan 58.00
Row 3: Red Cape 69.00 Owl soap 5.25 Jax 150.00
Row 4: Tea cosy 31.00 Aqua Tray 24.99 Melmac Set 25.00
Row 5: Salterini chairs 550.00 Nakashima tables Barkcloth pillow case 64.00
Row 6: Starburst clock 295.00 Poodle skirt 64.00 Cake stand 146.00

<3 HEART.

Rose — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:53:50 +0000

180.00 in Oakland
Interesting lil’ something something in that Bay area.
180.00 in San Franciso
It has stumpy legs.
20.00 in Antelope
That swoop thing it has going on is pretty neat. You could place a huge animal sculpture on that and place your books on the side.
100.00 Nob Hil
Mid century clocks are like the most swanky and classy thing in the whole wide world.
150.00 Roseville
It’s small and nobby.
50.00 in Elk Grove
I love these things. I use to have one when I was a kid. All my toys went in that golded classy box. Then I ruined it. Adult Rose, is very very upset now at younger Rose.
450.00 in San Jose
This guy has a pretty unique shape to him and those wonderful knobs.
40.00 in Elk Grove
For the mix and matchers!

45.00 Carmicheal
I am finna loose some of you on these 60′s wicker chairs. Hold up. Dont close the browser yet. Take another look. I know there is someone out there who see’s the potential boss these chairs could be? Right? Is it just me? AH HAWL. Ok. Well anyways, I’d put these dudes in my yard if I had one. Then I’d have my husband fan me with banana leaves whilst I pat,pat my hypothetical pet Siamese cat, named Elvis.
It would be pretty cool for a lil bit.

Westinghouse washer and dryer in Reno

Serene — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:55:12 +0000

This washer/dryer combo is from an estate in the Reno area and apparently works perfectly. Seller isn’t being exactly.. clear as to what he wants for the price, but it made me want to look through old Westinghouse ads. Old colorized appliance ads just warm my guts! Oh, and here’s the original craigslist post for you to peruse.

The Westinghouse floor fan. The tray flips upside down to store, and the flip-side is a soft footstool. I love those gold-rimmed glasses and the bright red butterfly chair!

“Westinghouse Roll-out Wash Well.” I love the clean simplicity of everything in this photo – EXCEPT the contents of the wash well! It looks like a trash compactor, and perhaps little Ethel should get her hands out of there.

Washer and dryer combo – but what is this contraption to the left? Well, apparently it’s an ice box with “Cold injector.”

Friday wrap-up!

Serene — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:03:32 +0000

white drafting chair, swivelly wivelly, $140.00 in Fair Oaks

Are you framiliar with the dental term, “dry socket?” Well. This is what I imagine it looks like. These are $50.00 for.. two? In Rancho Cordova

These are super duper cuper.. cute. Black and white with caned shelf. Two for $50.00 in Rancho Cordova.

Flat-packable lounge chairs, the pair for $1000.00 here in Downtown Sacramento.

$100.00 for this here Lane table, for sale in Land Park.

$130.00 teak table set for sale in Rocklin. A bit 80′s probably, but in great shape.

SRSLY? Down to $100.00, y’all? C’mon. These people trying to MOVE!

$200.00 pretty lil’ stereo console. Dang, that’s shiny. In Del Paso Heights.

$40.00 for TWO of these chairs in Tahoe Park – that apparently just need just a simple cleanin’.

Laminate two-tier end table for $55.00 Rancho Cordova

$215.00 for the pair! HOLY GODDAMNED!

$175.00 for a pair of end tables here in Midtown. WHOA – PINK PINK.

$250.00 for the set in Roseville! Don’t even try, I’ve called the guy and he was offered $500.00!

Holy what-theWHATTTTTTT. Matching coffee table and end table – $150.00 for the pair in Granite Bay.

DO NOT WANT: 2012 really IS the year it all ends

Serene — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:46:40 +0000

Mid-Mod Coffee Table w/2012 makeover – $160 (west sacramento)

hand-painted, boomerang, mid-century modern, atomic, coffee table, hand-painted with a zebra stripe design; moving soon, so this needs to go!

(Original Post)
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This cool, modern, cool, retro, modern, atomic, cool, radical, nuclear, cowabunga, hand-drawn-on-with-a-sharpie, table is available right now due to a move to a county where doing such things to vintage furniture is a class-b felony.

Since this table isn’t for everyone (you have to have PRETTY GOOD taste to enjoy its beauty, guys) We think it best to do a quick pros and cons list for those considering dropping a buck-sixty on it:

PROS:

Versatile: Looks great next to your lounge chair, books, or SUV running board.

Unique: Where you gonna get an original set of “wacky wibble legz” in this day and age?

Functional: if you use it for its intended Aboriginal purpose the zebra will never see it coming.

CONS:

Hard to place in home: The inherent shape of the piece might make it difficult to arrange your other atrocious purple polka dot overstuffed couches around it.

Anatomy: “Diseased Black Lung” look is SO 2004.

Cleanliness: The mottled design might make your pets puke.

PS: If you buy it be sure to write us so we can send you a strongly-worded letter about this and other mistakes you’ve almost certainly made in your life!

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

Favorite things: Lost in a Sunset

Rose — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:48:43 +0000

My list for this week was inspired by a sunset. Yeah yeah. Trite but what-evs. It was challenging for myself because there happens to be a lot of pink tones in a sunset. Who woulda thunk?! This was hard for yours truly because I am a person who seldom buys or even looks at anything pink. Ever. The only time I ever did so was when there was this really neat pink and green power ranger shirt at Kmart. The Power Rangers were throwing their fist into the earth and this huge gold lightning bolt came out of the ground!!! I had to have it. They were showing the earth monsters who was boss.
So ya know. I am the type of color person who sticks to one thing. Dark, gloomy, and moody. I am pretty sure I am not alone. I know there has to be more of you out there that are in the color ruts. So, I tried my best to play with colors I normally wouldn’t and I am pretty pleased with my baby steps. Just the other day I bought pretty pale pink flats and OH my goodness I am actually wearing them-Today! PAT ON MY BACK. I am like becoming a lady or something.

Row 1: Eames chair 325.00 Machine Print21.99 Rock night light 35.00
Row 2: Tumblers 65.00 Pretty in pink lamp 200.00 Burl cutting board 85.00
Row 3: Eagle 45.00 Greek Horse 72.00 Metal file 32.00
Row 4: Bath Salts 30.00 S&P shakers 74.99 Candle Holders 150.00
Row 5: Book case 995.00 Vase 18.00 Lace shower curtain 29.99
Row 6: Fox Door knocker 92.00 Cedar box 5.00 1950′s chandelier 495.00

Attention pet owners: Sassy can have her own stylish platform bed

Serene — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:53:16 +0000

And shouldn’t your pet get everything they ever want? And look good doin’ it? Yes, that’s what I thought. Etsy seller 15Degrees (who sells out of our fantastic Sacramento area,) is selling on Etsy and on Craigslist his adorable pet platform beds. Hand-made miniature versions of popular designs or in the style of MCM design. I love how simple and cute they are!

Case Study Inspired Pet Bed on Etsy, $75.00

Mid Century Style Doggy Bed on Craigslist, $75.00

Check out 15Degrees on Etsy, or look at his current post on Craigslist.

Homes, Sweet Homes: Michael and Clyde

toniiii — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:02:30 +0000

Who was nice enough to let us feature their home:: Michael and Clyde are wonderful realtors who specialize (but aren’t limited to) in MCM homes. If you’re in the market, make sure you shoot them an e-mail: Michael.Triglia@bhghome.com or Clyde.Brown@bhghome.com

Thanks so much to Jon for referring them.

What they told us about the home: It’s a 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom, 1710 sq ft, Joseph Eichler home.

Where is the home located: South Land Park, Sacramento, California

When was the home built and when they moved it: Built in 1955 and they moved in 1997.

Why they chose this home: They loved the clean lines, the indoor outdoor feeling, large windows and the natural lighting, the privacy of the layout … just to name a few reasons. They said they love it so much and can’t imagine living in anything but an atomic ranch home.

Click to view slideshow.

What attracted you to MCM design?

As Realtors, we see all different types of homes. When we saw our first MCM home, we both fell in love with the clean lines, large expanses of glass that let in natural light and the blurring of lines between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Favorite Designers and biggest influences on your style?

We tend to be drawn to Scandinavian design, along with some some Asian influences. Love all the staples: Eames, Noguchi, Kragen and George Nelson. Our Parents and grandparents- Michael’s was my parent’s Danish Modern davenport with seafoam green and turquoise cushions, also still has 3 glass mushrooms on our coffee table that sat on my grandmother’s coffee table for years. Clyde- his parent’s pink and black leather living room set.

How do you feel about reproductions?

Of course we love all the “originals”. However, we feel design is an evolving process, so if we see something”new” that we like, we will definitely consider it.

Furniture wise, what do you think is something you should invest in?

Some classic anchor pieces- whether it’s a coffee table, couch or artwork, something that makes a statement in a room.

What are your favorite places to shop for home decor?

Scandinavian Design, Scout Living, CB2 and Ebay- IKEA can also be a great resource if you are on a budget and just starting out.

What are some of your best finds? From Where?

A 12′ long rosewood sideboard- a local consignment store

A 7′ period metal sculpture- a private seller in Montana on the internet

A 1950′s 8′ gold Christmas Tree in its original box- Ebay

Greatest Achievement in your home? Biggest Challenge?

When we bought our Eichler, it had been neglected for several years. What updates had been done in the 1970′s were totally inappropriate for the style of the home (just one example is the pecky cedar barn wood that had bee used to cover the kitchen walls). Our challenge was to incorporate the functions of a modern home, while keeping the integrity of the architects original vision.

Future Goals/projects?

We just finished remodeling our master bathroom, so we are taking a breather on the remodeling!

Do you have any home inspiration recommendations for our readers? Advice and last words? (We’re combining two questions).

As Realtors, we really try and get in sync with our clients. While a home is a financial investment, it is also the place that you live and hopefully love. We may show a client many homes, and you can almost always tell when they walk into the home that instinctively appeals to them. There is no right or wrong style, you decide what feels right for you. For us, we knew immediately when we walked into our Eichler that it was the home for us. We previously lived in a tudor in Old Land Park that we really liked, which was a totally different vibe; however, from the first moment this home just “felt” right. There has been some discussion that MCM appeals to baby-boomers (like us). What surprised us in the last couple of years is that we have had younger clients who looked at several homes, and just weren’t having that positive gut reaction. We asked to show them something “a little different” (Blomberg, Streng and Eichler) and it was love at first sight!
For us personally, we didn’t want to live in a “museum” that was a literal recreation of the MCM period. We were more interested in the aesthetics of clean simple lines and the modern feel of the period. We have constantly had comments over the years that guests “Can’t put their finger on it, but that the homes feel tranquil, relaxing, etc.” We could receive no higher compliment, it is definitely satisfying to have someone appreciate what you were trying to achieve.

Thanks again so much to Clyde and Michael for welcoming me into lovely their home, it was really a pleasure!

If you’re interested in having your home featured on the blog, shoot me an e-mail at: midmodlove@yahoo.com