Art Deco Couch and
Two Chair Set
This deco couch and two chair set just reek glamour. Even
the “aubergine” upholstery works with the curvaceous tubular steel. But, before
being completely seduced by this ensemble, read the fine lines of the post.
Apparently, the two chairs were meant to be a man’s chair and a woman’s chair,
respectively: “The man's chair leans back and is wider and the woman's chair
sits more upright (supposedly so she could jump right up to serve her man) and
it is smaller and more narrow.” Whether or not this narrative is a concoction
of the owner or the original design intent of the piece, you’re potentially inviting
a sexist regime of furniture into your living room. But it’s still a chic
collection, and if you can look past the absurdity of the function, at least as
presented by the seller, then you’re staring at a trio ready to glam up your
living room for a very reasonable price. As Marilyn Monroe said, “I don't mind
living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it.”
Flatiron, $499
Hollywood Regency End
Tables
These end tables are the epitome of Hollywood Regency. On the outside, the juxtaposition of the wood with the brass geometric patterning make for an elegant statement to any room. On the inside, you will find a woebegone hula girl dashboard doll and a half empty bottle of Peach Schnapps.
Vintage Oval Cain
Accent Chair
This chair is begging to be taken out of Inwood. She’s been too
far uptown for far too long, and wants to get back downtown, or a least Midtown, before all of her cane
breaks. And who can blame her – with her timeless and glamorous style, she
looks pretty damn good for her age.
Inwood, $250
Jonathan Adler
Wingback Chair
Somehow, this dramatic piece of furniture found itself on a
rooftop in Williamsburg. It was just too dramatic for the other furniture in
the loft; its high-spirited renditions of Broadway standards and its constant
babble of whatever uptown society gala was going on that night got it kicked
out and onto the roof. Now, it shivers through the cold nights, gets rained on
occasionally, but stays optimistic by humming tunes from Cabaret and waiting
for your rescue. Just be sure to get him before his glimmering velvet (and his
sparkle) begin to fade.
Williamsburg, $200
Modern Vintage Chrome and Velvet Lounge Chair
Hailing from an Art Deco meets Mid-Century wonderland, this
androgynous chair, with its masculine stature and feminine curves, wants to join
the other eclectic furniture in your stylish pad.
Williamsburg, $450
David Rowland Chairs
David Rowland’s claim to fame is that he invented the stacking
chair. Most notably, he invented something called the 40/4 chair (ca. 1950s),
so named because 40 chairs could be stacked 4 feet tall. Mr. Rowland wanted a
chair that did not “rely on beauty alone,” he told The New York Times in 1985.
“I needed to think of added features.” Apart from being highly efficient, these
particular chairs have a lot of style, and a would be great companions to your
new Hollywood Regency inspired room with their geometric patterned back and
seat. And, as much of an impact as they might have in your space, they can easily
be stacked away in the closet to clear more space for the yoga party you’re
having Thursday night.
Bayside, $390
Vintage Curved Chrome Floor Lamp
Hovering above your
dining room table could be this rad and retro floor lamp. Lamps like these help
out when the ceilings don’t make overhead lighting possible. And check out the
foot of the lamp, definitely some deco-realness there.
Inwood, $200
Ib Kofod Larsen chair
This chair, so
pretty in pink, is always happy to see you. “Come, sit!” She squeals as you
walk into your apartment every night. There’s something about her vinyl that’s
just a little bit tawdry… just a little Jacqueline Susann. While there are
other more comfortable and solid chairs in room, this is the one you know loves
you the most. And while kitsch is often associated with tastelessness, remember
that is also associated with excessive sentimentality.
Atlantic Ave., $500
