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	.	1 Relevance	22 years ago	azurechicken (USA)	General discussion
	. Olive,its hard to describe visuals,color is very difficult and subjective.My comment on the asian thing,sorry...
	SHABBY CHIC	1 Relevance	22 years ago	b	General discussion
	SHABBY CHIC is a case of the only thing a design does have is wear!overated concept by the womens mags now!
	.	1 Relevance	22 years ago	b	General discussion
	. Olive it is clear,your insight is lost on the blind,quite sad.ZM It is one thing to disagree.It is plainly evident there is no understanding.
	Willing but not sure I'm always able	1 Relevance	22 years ago	Olive	General discussion
	Willing but not sure I'm always able Some things I see, some I feel and some I struggle with. Spatial ability is my hardest 'grok'. It's a girl-thing, or so I hear.
	do you still have?	1 Relevance	22 years ago	Johnnyc	General discussion
	do you still have? that coke can cut in half, supper glued to your dashboard to spit yer chew in? If not you need to get that thing back on there!!! That was wicked!!!
	RE: Mid Century Modern Teak Tall Cabinet. Danish? Filing Cabinet?	1 Relevance	6 years ago	cdsilva	Identification
	The first thing I thought of when I saw the initial photos was that it resembles the Borge Mogensen casework line for P Lauritsen.
	RE: ID Danish chairs	1 Relevance	5 years ago	fredhh	Identification
	That's right, in Denmark architects and designers often mean the same thing. I think the Nyrup Local History article speaks for itself about Kjaernulf.
	RE: Who made this table imported by Selig?	1 Relevance	5 years ago	Herringbone	Identification
	The interesting thing about Selig is: Many pieces I've seen, including the table above, look like they have been designed directly for the American market.
	A coat of polyurethane would	1 Relevance	11 years ago	leif ericson - Zephyr Renner	General discussion
	A coat of polyurethane would not necessarily mean a lot (it could be later production, or refinishing). And I have seen the occasional 1/2" knot in era teak pieces. Again a photo of one of the seams in between the boards in the top might reveal a lot. (There are difference in the way that it would have likely been done in a production environment in the 50s-60s vs as a custom replacement later). Another thing to look at would be whether the top was attached to the frame in the proper fashion for a wood top (to allow wood movement). If you take photos, I would be happy to give you my thoughts. If it has not been attached properly, it would suggest that it was done quite recently, in which case it hasn't seen much humidity variation, and/or the polyurethane is still slowing humidity migration enough to protect the top from much movement. (And you would want to remedy the situation before some bad thing happens like the top breaks the desk or itself, or bows, or a bit of all three). It is possible that you might also notice that the mounting system has been modified to allow for a solid teak top, which would be good, but might also indicate that the factory did not plan for a solid top. Or finally, you might discover that the mounting was done right by the factory, which would be a pretty solid confirmation that it was intended to have a solid top.
	.	1 Relevance	19 years ago	HP	General discussion
	. Yes of course, some quite common place Danish things I've seen lately are getting amazing prices. Though I think a lot of it is still within the bounds of reason, it the ridiculous prices that odd things like lucite and brass 70's desk lamps go for that knock me off my feet. Looking at the prices that a proper auction house gets for a piece rather than ebay or a retail outlet it usually strikes me that the auction house gets a moderate price for thing, its the fairer side of the market IMHO. I also find a lot of dealers sleazy (thats just personal experience) and I detest it when they try to woo me when I know as much about what they're trying to sell me as they do. The idea of investment is a funny thing though, I look at most of my stuff (theres getting to be an excess of it) as an investment in understanding how something was made or why it might have ended up where it did, so I don't really mind the odd bit of damage and my thinking is that if I can nab a chair for $25.OO thats worth $500.00 than I'm making a much more satisfying profit (but I have a brain the size of a pea for business and money). Anyway I think good 20th C design will be a better investment than the contemporary art market, which is an accident waiting to happen.
	You're welcome!	1 Relevance	15 years ago	Spanky	General discussion
	You're welcome! I have two now. I misplaced the first one and couldn't find it right away and couldn't work without it so I got another one at the local upholstery supply place (only $13). That's how much I love it and need it. Such a simple thing but so perfect. I'm doing some very old Wegner CH23 chairs now and it's interesting to see the nails. They have a slightly shorter bottom part of the L and are driven in farther. Of course, these only have to hold one loop of course each, so maybe they were smaller on purpose. They look very neat and tidy. Oh, hey, thought of another tip--when you are tapping a new nail in, hold it with needlenose pliers with the plier nose right up under the bent part of the nail. That way the force of the hammer won't bend it or break it off. That's probably obvious once you get going, but just in case it isn't, there you go. Oh and one more thing---someone asked upthread about whether you can do the front to back cords AND wrapping the rails at the same time. I said yeah, maybe, but spacing is hard to get correct. Well, I just did one that way and it went pretty smoothly, though I could have gotten two more wraps in there. You can only wrap one rail this way (preferably the front). It looks much neater on the underside done this way, I must say. I decided to try it because the original was done this way and I wanted to stay true to it.
	RE: Really dissatisfied with new Eames Lounge Chair - other owners' experiences appreciated	1 Relevance	7 years ago	JasonUSA	General discussion
	Posted by: tktoo2 Hmmm... mine's from the mid-'70's and has the bronze bushing (which is worn) and does make a minor "thunk" you describe. It also on its third set of shock mounts and second set of cushions. I believe the current editions have a plastic bushing that I have no experience with. Yes, the button needs adjusting. I've never sat in the new larger size chairs. At 6ft/200lbs, I can tell you that the original dimensions are best suited to those closer to or under 5'-4"/140lbs. My wife and daughters love it (and look much better in it than I ever will). Let go of the desire for "that new leather smell." It's overrated and doesn't last anyway. Hi tktoo2, Thanks for your follow up reply. I was speaking to somebody else yesterday and they were advising me of the original bronze bushings and that his company fabricates them so I'll be purchasing one to have on hand for when my 3rd base gives up a couple of months in the future (assuming it's not necessary to have a press to install it of course). You know the leather thing is funny. It's probably incorrect to do so but I symbolize the aroma with quality. I'm from the UK and the smell of the interior of a Jaguar, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin etc. etc. is so amazing because of the Connolization process used on the leather and it never goes away. You can open the door of a 50 year old variant of any of those vehicles and your nose will be filled with the most delicious smell. That's what I had imagined this chair would have been like. I know it's a small thing, but it's an emotional thing. If the Lounge Chair is designed to excite ones visual senses why not their smell also? Thanks again, Jason.
	I would research 'Two Blind Mice'	1 Relevance	18 years ago	rockland	General discussion
	I would research 'Two Blind Mice' mentioned in the listing. Are they flippers? Are they young and stylish flippers? I would look at other properties they have done and maybe talk to owners. Having polished concrete is a good thing. They are not hiding any problems by covering it up with carpet etc. And healthier than cheap off-gassing carpet. The fixtures are a bit Home Depot-ish. Easy to ignore with a good collection of furnishings that i think you have? Ikea isn't such a bad thing. Good quality for the money. It is a great size! 4 bedroom/2 full baths. And seems like a good neighborhood for a young family. They could be doing a good service by fixing up these houses in need. As long as you like their choices. And hopefully they updated correctly. They can also get work done more efficiently by knowing contractors etc. Sounds like the last thing you need on your plate is a 'fixer-upper'. A little landscaping and correcting the entry isn't structural. Easy to fix later. I do like a fenced entry divider. That one may be a bit heavy. Maybe horizontal? A bit lower and a less heavy board? lots of choices. I'm a new home owner so your hunt hits a note with me. It is exciting and horrifying. Do a tight budget. Lots of hidden costs. We are in a financial meltdown in this country. Any home purchase should be a minimum 10 year plan. And not thought of as an investment, just a better quality of life choice. Here is a recent blog from new homeowners... (lots of them out there.) http://atomicindy.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2008-09-17T14%3A46%3A0...
	i hear you Barry, I ...	1 Relevance	19 years ago	LRF	General discussion
	i hear you Barry, I ... i hear you Barry, I have bought over 50 thousand dollars worth of great stuff on Ebay, I have a account with Hermna miller cause they were nice enough to open an account cause of my business and the need to buy parts from them, with out a minimum order, and that includes the furniture , you can say any thing just like me about any of these companies but HM ia a world class company and think of there customer first, on that note if you want , any think from Herman miller I think I can order any thing for you at decent savings, and ship it to your front door, I have bought lots from them for my house, the rest on ebay and recovered it all, and I know I saved a lot of money , and it is all vintage, no reason the Egg chair should be $6000 from Fitz Hansen when the knock off kings make it for 800. something is not right, I paid 1500 shot looking, and it cost 800 with fabric to redo it $2300, total vs$6500 and same fabric, with shipping, and best of all it is Fritz Hansen not Chinese crap!
	I think it is lovely, but I	1 Relevance	11 years ago	leif ericson - Zephyr Renner	General discussion
	I think it is lovely, but I've never seen anything with quite those details. If you can find other drawer pulls like it on anything, you probably have a good lead. Also, how the legs go clear up to the top surface, without there being an apron and a table top, is an unusual detail. It is the sort of detail that might be the preference of a certain designer. It implies a distinct structure to the desk, so it tends to be the sort of thing that would carry across designs. For instance Severin Hansen for Haslev did a similar (and also very different) thing, and this carried across just about every kind 'table' from the factory (side, coffee, dining, desk, console, etc). Are there no dovetails on the side of the drawer? And how is the drawer front constructed? (teak veneer over secondary wood with a teak insert for the handle hole; teak veneer over afrormosia; teak veneer over pine with stain in the handle hole; teak veneer over jointed teak; one piece of teak, etc).