Faarup Teak credenza and floating hutch

These pieces just scream classic Danish modernist design.  They have very simple, straight designs.  The credenza sits on tall legs which give it a lighter, less imposing feel.  The hutch, as well, is smaller in proportion and floats above the credenza.  The tambour doors give the front a monolithic, seamless look and the bookmatched veneers on the doors are one of the indications that the design was well thought out.  It is nice to have a place to display vintage ceramics or glass pieces but so many of the American mid century hutches are very large pieces that really dominate a room.  This set strikes a nice balance.
Faarup is a high quality manufacturer that made many pieces from well known designers.  I haven't turned up the provenance on this particular piece but it is reminiscent of designs from Arne Vodder and Sven Larsen.
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Adrian Pearsall inspired living room

We have 6 month old daughter who is quickly becoming mobile and "busy".  I found these pieces in poor shape and restored them for our living room.  Adrian Pearsall, along with Milo Baughman, are probably my favorite 2 American mid century designers.  Pearsall's designs have a space age, Jetson's, sort of look with swooping designs and exaggerated proportions.  I though both of these were his designs but as I researched them I found they were done by others.

The sofa was designed and manufactured by B.P. John in Portland.  They were a quality manufacturer who made a number of pieces similar to Pearsall's Craft Associates.  I had my friend Jose completely remove all the upholstery and stuffing, repair the springs and totally reupholster the sofa in a rich, peacock colored wool upholstery fabric.  The color stays true to the period while also working well in updated decor.  The original table tops were a laminate so I made new ones with real walnut and finished with a durable finish that I normally reserve for high use pieces.  I refinished the legs to match.

The chair is also often mistaken for a Pearsall design but made by Alan White Furniture.  Again, this piece was completely stripped down, springs repaired and reupholstered with all new foam and stuffing and the same wool fabric.  Jose said this one was very challenging because of the stitching in the seat but he did a great job.  I refinished the legs to match the sofa.

I also have a couple original Pearsall coffee tables, one is the "dogbone" table the other is the "jacks" table.  These have oval glass on the top that just rests on the base.  With the little one starting to pull herself up to her feet I have visions of her pulling the glass onto herself!

Thanks to my photographer friend, Michael Nelson for the living room pic and some photoshop "adjustments" to my crappy photography.

Both pieces are sold.  

Bassett Credenza

Bassett credenza.  I don't normally refinish other people's pieces.  I like to be able to take my time and choose the design direction for the piece.  However, the owner of this piece has bought a number of others from me and they wanted it to match.  They had acquired it from a local vintage shop where it had already been "refinished".  Fortunately I was able to strip off the stain they had applied.  I am not a big believer in staining walnut, it is beautiful on its own.  On this piece the oak used on the front edges and legs was also left natural for a 2-tone finish.  The bottom pics are how it looked when they bought it.  Once again I have to apologize for my poor photography.  The color temp didn't look so "hot" when I took the pics but these are a bit red.
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Drexel Declaration Credenza

The Drexel Declaration line was designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall not to be a trendy design but a timeless design using simple lines and quality construction. It's popularity is proof that good design is timeless. It is considered one of the true classics of mid century design and is sought after by collectors.  Some of the nice details Stewart and MacDougall included are a solid walnut rounded edge on the front edges of the case. The doors have a subtly profiled solid walnut edge encompassing their perimeter.  The legs are solid walnut and instead of using a simple tapered dowel often seen on mid century American pieces they use a tapered rounded square shape more like high quality Danish pieces.  Round, white porcelain pulls offer a counterpoint to the straight and square lines of the design.
This small credenza has 3 drawers with the upper drawer being felt lined and containing all the original removable dividers. The middle drawer also has one centrally located removable divider. Behind the swing open doors is open storage and the original light that automatically turns on when the door is opened.
The size and design of this piece would be perfect as a flat screen tv stand where additional A/V components could be located in the open storage area.
This piece has been completely stripped, sanded and refinished to show off its beautiful walnut.
These pictures are quick iPhone pics, I'll update with better pics shortly.
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Just a quick post, I've added a few more pics at the bottom of the "past werks" post, hope you enjoy those.  I've got another piece in the works so check back at the end of the week for updates. 

Baughman Burled Olive Credenza

Milo Baughman is one of my favorite designers.  He used beautiful materials to highlight his classic designs.  Chrome and burl are a couple of his trademarks.  This one has been redone in an awesome high gloss finish.  Sold

Get this thing goin'!

I've been promising to start blogging on my furniture restorations.  Here we go.  Since this is my first time blogging, it may not be pretty to start but I'll improve it as I go.  I'm very open to suggestions on how to make it better.