Artifacts Bank
I found a world of treasures yesterday … view more on my Charm of Reading tumblr site. Read More
The Hansen Family
The lord is my shepherd, I SHALL want!!!! I want (really want) a full collection of furniture from The Hansen Family. And not only do they have amazing furniture, they have a stylish blog (or boardbook) too. The Hansen Family was created by Gesa Hansen who grew up in a Scandinavian family of carpenters, designers, and architects. Thanks to their influense she combined them all into creating beautifully handcrafted furniture. Read More
Card Catalogs
I love, LOVE card catalogs (as you may know). Something about all those little drawers tempting me to open each and every one of them … even though I know they all contain just cards. But what if they could contain more then that? Well, a kind fellow contacted me because he has quite a few of these lovelies in his possession from the Yale Art and Architecture Library and they are for sale! Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll... Read More
PA Spotlight: Harry Bertoia
You should probably recognize that last name, as in the Bertoia Chair. That’s right, Harry Bertoia (shown third from right in his diamond chair) lived in Pennsylvania for many years of his life and his family grew here in Barto, Pennsylvania. He was mostly known for his widely popular furniture, but was also a sculptor and university lecturer. He introduced wire rods into the furniture design scene in 1952 and worked with Charles Eames to develop... Read More
Trainspotters
I’ve had this website bookmarked for well over a year now and I can’t figure out why I’ve never posted about it. Well that’s changing today. Trainspotters not only has a good story behind it but even more important the products that they offer have wow-factor. Vintage and Antique (salvaged) lighting, furniture and more. It’s not your typical antiques so don’t be fooled by it’s categorization. The only downfall?... Read More
Slow Fashion
Ooh, I love ruffles and this chair makes me love them even more. Fredrik Färg, a designer from Sweden is combining an admiration for classic menswear with seating. He removes the backrests from reclaimed chairs and replaces them with the new structure made of polyester felt and calls it “slow fashion” furniture. I don’t know about you, but I would run out and buy one of these, wouldn’t you? They’re sexy, comfortable-looking... Read More
Modern Kitty
likekittysville I found these modern Kitty beds on Etsy and instantly wanted one. I want my pet to feel a part of the decor too! Like Kittysville has a selection of lounge beds for your feline friend and are available in their store at likekittysville.etsy.com. Most important, they are very affordable with a price of $49!!! likekittysville bed One of the great things about Etsy is the ability to request custom items. I think I would request a gray... Read More
Swede Interiors
How swede are these interiors? Love, love them. I adore the open kitchens, and when my husband I remodel our home, this is what I’m going to model it after. Kvanum Kvanum is a swedish design company focusing on kitchen and storage solutions for the home. Two men, now the owners of Kvanum are the grandchildren of Gustav Johansson who built his first kitchen in 1923. They learned that not only should a kitchen look good, but it should function... Read More
Vitsoe
I’m in love with another furniture company. Vitsoe has 50 years of experience in the furniture industry and from the looks of it, many other stores (*ahem, I won’t mention them by name) have knocked off the designs. The incredible products were designed by Dieter Rams, who was discovered in post-war Germany by Niels Wiese Vitsoe. Vitsoe The Vitsoe website has a wealth of information and images on it’s products and I hope to be able... Read More
Insert Coin
Coin These are some of the coolest book shelves I’ve ever seen. Insert Coin is a product offered by Nils Holger Moormann who I’ve also featured for their Bookinist product quite some time ago. “Trays are inserted into a wall panel in any order, so that each shelf system has its own unique look. Insert Coin provides an attractive place not just for books but for everything else that we want to have a special place on the wall.” Nils... Read More
