Vintage & Modern Tuesday

It’s Tuesday morning and that means the newest inventory at Vintage & Modern has been posted and is ready to be viewed (and purchased!).  This week Avolli has added two beautiful pieces…

Gustavian Drafting Desk - Sweden, 1790-1800

A unique drafting desk from the Gustavian period in Sweden and restored in a classic white-gray, this desk is highly versatile with its ability to adjust to a variety of heights or fold down to a standard desk. With five drawers and storage nooks this desk is not only beautiful but functional. There is one old restoration to a back leg that makes this desk sturdy. When extended, the height of the desk in the front is 46" and the maximum height at the back is 56".

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Carl Johan Chairs, set of 8 - Stockholm, Sweden

An exquisite set of mahogany dining chairs from Stockholm, Sweden. Beautifully restored, this set of six side chairs and two arm chairs, with square and tapered legs, are embellished with gilt metal column detailing on the curved back splats, gilt metal rose medallions on the arm rests and additional gilt metal floral applications on the apron.

I thought it would be fun to create a design board using the Gustavian drafting desk in a contemporary setting. By including an antique in this space, we create a transitional environment that is not only fresh and up-to-the-minute, but rich with history and depth.  

This week’s newest inventory at V&M has a few pieces from other participating dealers that I wanted to share with you because they jumped out at me for their uniqueness, character or beauty.

King & Queen Victorian Skull Chairs

Painted Frames upholstered in wild his and her skull damask fabric...an evil twist on a classic form!   Offered by Sultan Chic, Elberon, NJ

Neoclassical Style Painted Four Fold Screen By Maison Jansen

Each panel painted in oil on wood and parcel-gild decoration with four different figures of Neoclassical Woman , and the other side with Romantic Scene. Circa 1940s By Maison Jansen, signed.  Offered by Silvia Petroccia Antiques, Buenos Aries, Argentina.

Rare Stone and Seashells Bust of Woman By Maison Jansen

The Bust is ornamented with real Seashells. By Maison Jansen Signed. Circa 1960s. Offered by Silvia Petroccia Antiques, Buenos Aries, Argentina.

Large Vintage "verilite" Suitcase in Leather Suitcase, Circa 1930's

Offered by Center44

Here is a recent article from Chicago HOME + GARDEN magazine about V&M...

05/28/09

Obsession | V&Mmmmm Just Got More Delicious

Vintage and Modern—is my new 1st dibs. Well, a price-friendlier, more accessible resource in my stash–with a similar vibe. (I still Jones for a dib now and again!) If you’ve not visited, V&M is a well-curated, dealer-direct site of online storefronts selling antiques, modern furnishings, collectibles, art, and jewelry. Its new, 2.0 version just launched and now offers global services in 40 different languages—it translates, and even converts pricing to the users’ native currency (easy for even a non-techy novice like me to buy from abroad!). Also new is a “Facebook-like” function where you can meet and greet and connect with dealers and buyers—including viewing their pics and stats. Listings include shops, decorators, and stylists in your area, too. You’ll recognize a few locals, (UberModern, Scout, Hudson Home, Scentimental Gardens, Zig Zag, and more). It can be a great way to preview the merch before taking a trek to a store, or doing a pre-shop for gift or decorating needs. Photos are stellar, many color-corrected in Photoshop so there are no surprises. I heart the E collection for my daughter Emma. New inventory gets posted Tuesday mornings, so wake with the birds to nudge in-the-know-designers outta the way for fresh finds.

—BARRI LEINER

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF VINTAGE & MODERN