Wednesday, September 22, 2010

SOLD- old industrial adjustable metal stools- $110 pair



these barely made it back from portland- almost didn't fit in the car. but they're here in seattle now, and ready to find their new home. they're adjustable, sturdy, and full of character. perfect for home or office. or your lake cabin or rv.

SOLD- old wooden tool box- $20



get creative with this sweet old wooden tool box - perfect for storing your tools, art supplies, or magazines. or maybe use it as a picnic basket. or as a planter. or use it to haul your cat around town. up to you. and it's only $20, so if you buy it and never put it to use it won't be the end of the world.

Monday, September 20, 2010

SOLD- 30's era hanson utility scale- $29




a house isn't a home until it has a utility scale. keep that in mind. here's your chance to grab a piece of americana in the form of a fully functional, 60 lb. capacity, 30's era hanson model 2060 utility scale, made in chicago, usa. the dial is in perfect condition with a great looking crescent shaped needle. the base is heavy-duty painted black steel, with only a few spots of wear. this beauty could be displayed on a bookshelf, a kitchen shelf, a mantle, or used as yard art to hold a planter full of flowers. your call. but, the important thing here is to make the call. dimensions are 10" H, 8" W, and 7" D.

vintage western theme siesta ware hi-boy glasses- $30




i'm not going to say too much about this set of 6 siesta ware glasses- i'm pretty sure the awesomeness speaks for itself. pure western kitsch, but with a tall glass full of function- something you and your friends will want to drink out of for a long time. dark amber glass with cowboy designs branded right onto the real wood veneer! giddy up, wrangler.






SOLD- 60's era brass-plated skeleton key bookends- $27




bookends are fairly straightforward items and generally don't elicit much emotion. however, adorn them with a handful of brassplated skeleton keys and you've just made them much more interesting. skeleton keys are known for their powers to unlock knowledge and wisdom, as well as to symbolize mystery and the unknown. but, if you're not into all stuff yet still need a goodlooking, vintage, burly set of bookends, then these are for you. they stand just over 6" tall and are about 4" wide. not sure how much they weigh, but i'd guess alot. skeleton keys are cool, and so are bookends. therefore, you should own these. pretty straightforward.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

SOLD mid-century zig zag wooden table lamps- $120 pair




wisconsin is, without a doubt, one of this country's most underappreciated states. it provides us with an astounding amount of beer, cheese, hockey players, stunning vacation spots, and incredible mid-century finds. these gems of lighting were plucked from the estate of a lovely woman who lived a grand life in sheyboygan, wisconsin. in form, they are vaguely reminiscent of gerrit rietveld's iconic 1934 zig zag chair- simple cantilevered elements that form a beautiful geometric whole. the lamps are anchored by modest, yet substantial, circular bases, and the pieces held together with a brass pipe. table lamps like these don't appear on the scene with great regularity, and i feel pretty lucky to have them for the moment. they both are in perfect working order, and the dimensions are 24"H x 10"W. as we head into fall here in seattle and the days rapidly become darker and darker, these lamps will keep you well-lit and in good company.

Monday, August 30, 2010

SOLD- industrial metal cabinet/desk - $475




cle elum, washington, population 1,865. located at the foot of the cascade mountains, this town serves as the gateway to a vast wilderness area- an outdoor recreation paradise. it's also the home of the historical telephone museum, the eagles santa breakfast and holiday bazaar, harvest moon feast and halloween parade, and countless other delightful, interesting surprises. cle elum is also the former home of this magnificent industrial metal cabinet. hauled out of a stock car racer's shop (by two strong men wearing great old wranglers and dusty boots) and loaded into the back of a volkwagen passat, it was driven straight to seattle where it hopes to find its new purpose in life. this thing is really great- a true, one-of-a-kind cabinet: made for storing tools, food, pencils, hair products, your postcard collection, napkins, old cell phones, whatever. who cares if it was custom built for a stock car racer's needs- it's ready to serve YOUR needs now. the lower part of the cabinet is all painted steel and all drawers. the removable top part is painted wood, and has a hinged top surface that lifts up to reveal a storage box underneath. it also has a deep drawer of its own. the paint is perfectly beat up, the cabinet structure, however, is not. it's sturdy (and heavy) as an ox. thankfully, this sucker is on casters which allow for easy rolling transport. if you're looking for an absolutely unique storage piece that won't be replicated anywhere else, you'd better jump on this one. perfect for home, office, or commercial use. dimensions are 52"H x 26"W x 20"D.