Super Swanky MCM Estate Sale - HALF OFF DAY!

You're gonna flip your wig when you see this weekend's sale!

This one is INCREDIBLE. One of the swankiest pads I have ever had the honor to set foot in. This collection is going to blow your mind!

If you like Mid Century, the 40's, or just anything vintage.... hang on to your hat and get your tuchus over here this weekend.

BUSINESS FIRST:

HALF OFF EVERYTHING - ALL DAY!

NO LIST ON SUNDAY - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

This house is TINY. We will only be able to let a small group in a time (no, I don't know how many yet - we'll see how it plays out) - AND we will be limiting your time spent by group... this way EVERYONE gets a chance here. Please be nice about this. It was very hard to come up with a "plan".

 This home IS OCCUPIED - by a former Marine no less, so no funny business. There will be TWO cash registers to get everyone out quickly - one in the front room and one in the garage.

Sounds like one of our awesome helpers is going to try and put up some canopies, so you can stay dry. How nice is THAT?!

What's here?

LIVING ROOM:

Holy moly, where to start. I guess with that amazing Heywood Wakefield credenza/hutch! And... all that's inside. This is a fairly rare piece (I just saw one on FB Marketplace for way more than ours is priced!) and it's in great condition. On another wall you'll find that gorgeous teak cabinet. Currently it is used as tv/media storage, but there are endless possibilities with a piece like this. On the black shelf you'll find pottery, music books, Perrier Jouet champagne glasses and ice bucket, napkins and cocktail party fun. Fiesta and Bauer - mostly black and green. Huge Perrier Jouet dummy bottle. Under the mantle is a sweet chrome/glass coffee table. Lots of fab coffee table books, bags of vintage matchbooks, vintage carving set from India, Middle Eastern knife with carved wood handle and sheath, lots of local and travel ephemera, local vintage ashtrays, local history books. In the corner there is a vintage Admiral tv - not functional - but so pretty. Jazz books, jazz videos and more local ashtrays. 

KITCHEN:,

I've never had such an incredibly full kitchen with so many amazing things! Vintage cookbooks, red and black Fiesta and Bauer dishes, black shelf where that style continues - as well as glassware, mugs. On the counter you'll find a literal plethora of awesomeness. More Fiesta, more Bauer, Pyrex, vintage glassware, canister sets, Hamilton Beach mixer, modern blender, vintage Sunbeam Mixmaster, lots of vintage tidbits... Coffee cups and Bialetti espresso/moka pot, cast iron - some enameled, dishtowels. On the wall there is more great art, vintage phone and more.

These folks didn't just have this stuff for decor - they used it! And so should you!

BEDROOM ONE:

Asian inspired vintage decor...  THE BED. Hollywood Regency - INDEED. Hot pink velvet with a thick gilded frame. Comes with the mattress and boxspring too!  On the bed there are baskets of accessories, purses, sunglasses, larger sized lingerie, pillows and shoes. There is a vintage shell pink sewing machine tucked away in that cute blonde sewing table with drawers! On that table you'll find higher end perfumes (Dior, Chanel and more), Lancome and other cosmetics, vanity mirrors, trays and more. More perfumes, vintage powder boxes. 

In the closet there are lots of  great goth/rockabilly style clothing in larger sizes. Shoes sizes 10-11 women's. On the walls there are great music posters, mirrors and other cool artwork. Lots of vintage surprises sprinkled everywhere in this house.

BEDROOM 2:

By far, the largest room in the house. And possibly the fullest.

Let's start with the bed. The mattress and boxspring are NOT for sale - a man needs a place to sleep! But the gorgeous headboard is. And everything on it.  Next to the bed is a wonderful gray/black MCM end table. The lounger. Not vintage, not leather, but oh... is it sexy. This piece will be the centerpiece of someone's room after this weekend! Stereo equipment, AKAI reel to reel, really pretty vintage dresser with bakelite/metal handles, shelf full of vintage car magazines and more, another shelf full of GREAT movies - dvd and vhs and books on music, true crime, cats and any other subject worth caring about. ;)

There is a small closet with more women's clothing and some men's. Some men's shoes and hats. Metal coat rack,  lots of super cool artwork and music/movie posters. On the other side of the room there is a tank desk - she's pretty - but heavy- loaded up with various office supplies and misc including a View Master and discs. Some vintage, some new - all useful. Steelcase style office chairs, shelf above the desk has more great book, games, photos, bakelite buttons and more. A couple of filing cabinets - two vintage - one newer. Black globe, wood and glass smaller hutch. Next to that is a shelf full of even more great books - same as the other books only now we've got cooking and erotica - I mean... is there anything else we need?

Along the other wall there is a built in desk/shelf.  Games, more books, cigar boxes, toy cars, advertisements. The treasures in here are never ending.

PANTRY:

JUST SO YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED - the hallway is very narrow and in inescapable. Another reason we have to limit entry! But at the end of that hallway - you'll find a pantry/laundry room. Here's where all the utilitarian stuff went! As well as some coolness overflow. Lots of pots and pans (some new), bakeware, storage, small appliances, even more cookbooks, Asian style bowls, James Beard and Galloping Gourmet vintage cookbooks, cute white metal smaller cabinet, iRobot, some bathroom supplies. Even more cool stuff on the walls - so keep your eyes peeled.

GARAGE:

Of course, this isn't just a "garage". This is a hangout space. in here we have a super versatile gray sofa - this will go with almost any decor. Next to it are a pair of rattan triangular end tables, another vintage style fan, cool bubble vase. Above it is one of those "moving" art pieces. Huge General Battery Corporation sign (fiberglass?), floor lamp - and in one corner a non-working vintage BLUE refrigerator. We call this the "red wine" fridge. In the other corner there is a working white vintage fridge - naturally, this is the "white wine" fridge. White metal locker style cabinet full of cherry motif dishes, grinder, more vintage pottery - mixing bowls and an amazing chip and dip on a lazy susan. Note Elvis over there. Underneath that table are red vintage coolers, as well as a smaller modern one.  Vintage (I think dentist) chair. OMG. She is so cool!! Vintage tins and other vintage "finery".  Oh hey - this vintage GE WORKING tabletop stereo system needs a good home - I don't think there will be a problem finding a taker on this piece!  Along the garage door wall you'll find  a couple of bright red tool boxes, a vintage fuel pump tester and other goodies. Smack in the middle of the room is the most impressive gray formica top chrome dining table with matching chairs. Legs have a little rust, but the hidden leaf and black piping on the chairs make up for it.

SHED:

In the backyard we've got a little shed. We've filled it with lots of randomness. Vacuums, project tables and the coolest project chairs, candles, fixtures, more vintage phones, bull nose tiles, rolling hair dryer, vintage barber chair, barber cart (or crafter/sewing cart) full of hairdressing supplies (we found another bin of supplies that will go out Saturday am). Vintage medicine cabinet. Misc. weirdness.

Some patio furniture in the backyard.

CARPORT:

Did I mention this home is currently occupied? Please do not enter yard or carport on off hours. Our client would NOT be amused. But, once we open - you've got free reign. Planter pots, ladder, yard tools, old hubcaps, smaller gas grill, Uline skinny locker, really neat metal cabinet with glass door, over the sink storage rack, metal cabinet FULL of chems and household/garden maintenance supplies. Older and well loved Snap-on rolling cart, some hand tools. Definitely worth checking all this out!

That just about sums it up! So much to see and while we've got folks waiting anyway - not much time to see it. PLEASE - FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY - BRING YOUR BAGS, YOUR UMBRELLA AND YOUR PATIENCE. 

We are very excited to see you and watch you find your treasures. There is NO way you won't find something you can't live without.  Unless you don't like vintage. Or colors.

:)

See you soon!