Vintage...
The word evokes visions of brass warmed by gorgeous patina, well-worn chairs and lasting quality. Though there may not be a hard and fast definition to what is and what is not, the romantic in me sings it’s delight when considering objects with an aura of history – that have stood the test of time, or have reinvented themselves, and that add warmth and life to a space full of sparkling, spanking new. I had a glamorous great-aunt who’s life, jewelry, and furnishings whispered in hushed tones about things I will never have the thrill of experiencing. Those whispers fill my senses and make each piece feel rich with history.
And with the surge of media celebrating times past, we are seeing more and more interest in furniture and accessories from unexpectedly mixed eras. From Mad Men and Pan Am to the Tudors, and everything in between, eclectic furnishings are in demand. Go ahead and jump in with a special piece that whispers to you… These are a few of my current obsessions.
What do you think? A flame-stitched mid-century chair, perfect with a martini after work? Yes, please! These vintage bar glasses? Fabulous. They offer a nod to a time when cocktails were glamorous. And when did boring become the norm, anyway? Why shouldn’t every day feel just a little special? I want these to be my everyday water, cocktail and everything else glasses. And then there are all the vintage smoking accessories… Now, I know nobody smokes in their houses anymore (thank God!), but vintage ashtrays and matchstick holders are so gorgeous that they scream for a second life. I love to use them for jewelry and desk accessories. They have such sexy sculptural appeal. What are your favorite vintage finds? Check out the slide show for a taste of the vintage beauties currently living at Slate, or, come in and try on a past life… Whatever whispers its secrets in your ear.
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