Tag archives: modern furniture

FURNISH | Roundup of Mid-century Deals

06Aug09

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It’s been awhile since I’ve gone trolling for treasures so in the interest of fun (read: mid-morning diversion) I checked out what new arrivals there were at two of my favorite online sources for vintage modern furniture and accessories (ThisisnotIkea and Lushpad). Tons out there but here is a little roundup of preloved pieces that are both modern and affordable:

YELLOW VINYL RETRO SOFA, $795
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This clean-lined three-seater sofa seems to “float” off its legs. A handsome piece that costs less than a new sofa at Crate&Barrell or the Sofa Company. It’s vinyl, which I would normally shun if it were a new, but since it’s vintage, it deserves a nod. Check out the listing at ThisIsNotIkea.com.

RETRO MODERN THROW PILLOW, $35
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A great fun print (love the pink, chocolate, olive color scheme). Then I noticed it’s actually made with sequins. Groovy! Only one available. Found for sale at ThisIsNotIkea.

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FURNITURE | Proof that the Japanese Can Design Anything

01Oct08

In America, we turn trash into treasure. In Japan, they recycle by design. Case in point: Doug Aamoth’s post about this dining table made from a washing machine drum. He stumbled upon it and the coordinating chairs during a tour oversees at a Japanese recycling plant devoted to handling home appliances like refrigerators, washers, dryers, and TVs. The plant not only recycles, it apparently likes to design too.

The chairs are made of a really, really dense plastic derived from some of the bits of scrap from the various machines. It looks and feels like wood, though, and apparently there are picnic tables, chairs, and benches in nearby parks that Panasonic has supplied with this type of furniture.

Mythbuster fans will probably get a kick out of Doug’s video tour of the Panasonic recycling plant where you get to watch things get crushed, pulverized and blown up — all in a fabulously green day’s work.

Spotted at Curbly

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SHOPPING.DECOR | Warehouse Sales

14Sep08

Another pair of sales fresh from the Fab Green inbox:

Branch Home | Warehouse Sale in San Fran on Thursday, September 18, 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Up to 70% discount off lightly dented pieces, discontinued items, and holiday items.

BRANCH HOME WAREHOUSE SALE

245 South Van Ness Ave., Suite #304
San Francisco CA 94103

For non-denizens fear not, the online sale starts the following day on the 19th. Mark your calendars.

Mod Green Pod | End of Season Sale 25% off its whimsical collection of organic fabrics, wallpaper and upholstery.

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DESIGN.DECOR | Vivavi Opens "Green" Atelier in Manhattan

20Aug08

I’ve always loved Vivavi’s selection of modern, green designer furniture and accessories offered in its online boutique. But isn’t it better to offer a shop where one can actually sink into the chaise and lounge chairs? Apparently Vivavi thought so too, having recently opened its flagship “Eco pop-up” store in downtown Manhattan.

The shop is part retail, part apartment showcase: hosted in Apartment 8D at Riverhouse, a luxury green condo complex located in new Battery Park City.

Prices reflect the well-edited selection of high-end designers they carry, but you can find a few affordable options like the Maku Ottoman ($349) by Team 7, the classic looking Arborline Side Chair ($385) by J. Persing, and botanically-inspired organic duvet covers by personal Fab Green favorite Amenity ($320).

Splurge items include the beautiful artwork of Sandy Schimmel whom we featured earlier this week, and the curvy yet minimalist Animavi Club Chair and Ottoman (shown in black above).

GETTING THERE

Vivavi
Apt. 8D at the Riverhouse
2 River Terrace
New York, NY 10282

Store Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm to 4pm

Thanks to Josh at Vivavi for writing in. Congratulations on the shop!

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