It’s been freezing here lately (Sorry, I know I really shouldn’t complain, Buffalonians!), which has me dreaming about warm-weather destinations. These Key West stools are definitely tickling my fancy right now…
Set of three rattan bar stools:
Asking: $270
Condition: “Like new.”
Dimensions: 42″ high x 21″ wide x 21″ deep; seat = 31″ high
Location: Gainsville, VA
Thoughts: I love these the way they are, but they would look nice with a glossy paint job too, if that’s your preference.
DwellStudio area rug:
Asking: $250
Condition: “Great condition — no stains or other damage and from a smoke and pet free home.”
Dimensions: 8×10
Location: Vienna, VA
Thoughts: I think this would look great in a clean-lined, neutral space that allowed it to be the star.
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Antique umbrella holder:
Asking: $15
Condition: “Fair.”
Dimensions: Not provided
Location: Centreville, VA
Thoughts: I’m feeling a bit torn about the Revolutionary figures on it, but I really like the shape and the flaked yellow paint.
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Pair of red rattan dining chairs:
Asking: $175 (unsure whether that’s per chair or for the pair)
Condition: “New.”
Dimensions: 21″ L x 23″ W x 39″ H
Location: Georgetown, DC
Thoughts: Super cute for a mini-dining area in a one-bedroom apartment, or as head-of-table seats in a bigger dining room.
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Currey and Company orange table lamp:
Asking: $200
Condition: “Lamp shade does have slight imperfections – they are close to the back seem and NOT noticeable.”
Dimensions: 35″ tall
Location: NW DC
Thoughts: Perfect shape and proportions.
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Well these are fun!
Vintage high back chairs:
Asking: 1 for $450 or 2 for $800 OBO
Condition: “Great… overall integrity of the chair is solid (not wobbly) and the seat cushions are in great shape.” However, I think the upholstery looks a little worn in a few places in the photos.
Dimensions: 5’9″ tall
Location: Leesburg Pike at Chain Bridge Road
Thoughts: Kind of ridiculous; kind of awesome. I’m not totally sure how I feel about these. I wonder if you could elevate the look like Lauren Liess did with her playfully sophisticated Mad Hatter chairs in the DC Design House a few years back. What do you think?
Pair of Lee Industries arm chairs:
Asking: $200 for the pair (or $125 individually)
Condition: “No stains, but some wear”
Dimensions: 32″H x 36″D x 31″W
Location: Upper NW, DC
Thoughts: I’m not into the fabric either, but Lee Industries means these have great bones, so I think this is a killer deal.
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Leather arm chair with nailhead trim:
Asking: $400
Condition: “Soft leather in good condition. No tears or wearing.”
Dimensions: 33″ x 37″ x 38″
Location: NW Washington DC
Thoughts: Seller says it’s Ethan Allen, which I can’t verify since they don’t have this chair shown online, but at the price point (which seller stresses is negotiable), it’s worth checking out either way. I like the legs and the color of the leather–and if it really is soft, I’d probably be sold.
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Tufted leather bench/coffee table:
Asking: $150
Condition: “Less than one year old. No tears or stains. Basically perfect condition.”
Dimensions: 48″ long x 19″ wide x 17″ high
Location: Capitol Hill, DC
Thoughts: Versatile–works just as well at the foot of a bed or at a small dining table as it does as a coffee table.
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Silver ship mounted on leather:
Asking: $25
Condition: Not described
Dimensions: 9 1/2″ x 12″
Location: Laurel, MD
Thoughts: Kind of a random addition to this list, but I’m always drawn to nautical things, so you shouldn’t be surprised. This could be a cool piece to mix into a gallery wall.
MCM office chair:
Asking: $350 reduced to $295
Condition: “Very good condition. The leather has some only some slight surface dust, with no holes, odors or stains.”
Dimensions: 29″ tall, 31″ arm-to-arm
Location: Rockville, MD
Thoughts: Unclear whether this is leather or vinyl but the shape is cool and the condition seems near perfect.
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Crate & Barrel leather armchair:
Asking: $200
Condition: “There are some marks here and there but nothing bad.”
Dimensions: 25″w x 35″h x 32″d
Location: Chevy Chase, MD
Thoughts: An alternative to the first chair–more modern, less detailed and 1/2 the price. They’re both good options in my opinion.
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Blue and white is such a classic combination–and so versatile. It can be traditional, country, preppy, modern, pretty much anything you like. Here are a handful of blue and white items that show the color combo’s range:
Ceramic lamp:
Asking: $25 $20
Condition: “Good”
Dimensions: Ceramic base: 17″ tall; with shade: 30″
Location: Potomac, MD
Thoughts: Classic. Pretty. Affordable.
Side chair:
Asking: $250
Condition: “Like new”
Dimensions: Not provided
Location: Takoma Park, MD
Thoughts: Sweet without being saccharine.
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Set of 9 ceramic balls:
Asking: $35
Condition: “Like new”
Dimensions: 5-6″
Location: Fair Oaks, VA
Thoughts: Am I the only one who’s been bought to baskets/vessels that look ridiculous once you get them home and display them empty? This would be a quick (and attractive) way to remedy that. Way better than the bag of potpourri balls you were considering.
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Chippendale sofa:
Asking: $225 $200
Condition: “Good” … “Shows some slight wear but still looks great”
Dimensions: 7′ long
Location: Springfield, VA
Thoughts: This is such a lucky find for the right space.
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Pair of Pottery Barn striped curtains:
Asking: $40
Condition: “Excellent”
Dimensions: “Not certain” … “Most likely the standard 44″ x 84″ size”
Location: Leesburg, VA
Thoughts: Perfectly preppy.
Porcelain tea set:
Asking: $45 (includes tea pot, creamer, sugar bowl) price raised to $75
Condition: “Perfect … with no chips, cracks or wear”
Dimensions: Teapot: 7.5″ tall, 10.5″ wide, 4.5″ deep; Sugar bowl and cream pitcher: 4″ tall, 5″ wide, 2″ deep
Location: NW DC
Thoughts: Yes please, with a spot of cream and two sugars!
Set of 6 parsons chairs with slipcovers:
Asking: $190 (~$32/piece, which includes the chair and the slipcover–not too shabby!)
Condition: “Amazing”
Dimensions: Not provided
Location: Manassas, VA
Thoughts: For the country mouse in each of us.
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Vintage Japanese porcelain basket/bowl:
Asking: $45
Condition: “Flawless: no chips, cracks, or scratches”
Dimensions: 9″ circumference
Location: Springfield, VA
Thoughts: Lovely. Really lovely.
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Ticking stripe fabric:
Asking: $5/yard
Condition: “Never been used and in good condition”
Dimensions: 13+ yards available
Location: Reston, VA
Thoughts: Whatever DIY project you’re planning cannot go wrong with this fabric.
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Tell me–what’s your favorite color combo?
Gray seems to be everyone’s favorite neutral these days, so here’s a round up of some of my favorite gray items on CL.
Gray trellis rug:
Asking: $190
Condition: New
Dimensions: 5’x8′
Location: Leesburg, VA
Thoughts: Could work in any number of spaces.
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Room & Board Loring sofa:
Asking: $675
Condition: “Like new”
Dimensions: 78″w x 37″d x 31″h
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Thoughts: Deep discount for a nearly new sofa in a good neutral color.
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Vintage rolling desk chair:
Asking: $80
Condition: “Excellent”
Dimensions: Not provided
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Thoughts: I’m digging the shape of this chair, which strikes me as both traditional and charming–always a winning combo for me.
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Pair of Barbara Cosgrove lampshades:
Asking: $120
Condition: New
Dimensions: 13″ diameter, 8.5″ high
Location: Alexandria, VA
Thoughts: If you’ve never shopped for lampshades before, you probably think I’m crazy, but if you have, you know that attractive/well-made ones are surprisingly expensive, so two for $120 doesn’t sound unreasonable to me (though I’d probably try to negotiate down a bit anyway).
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Rustic gray wall display cabinet:
Asking: $100
Condition: “Good”
Dimensions: 16.25″ L x 5″ W x 23.5″ H
Location: Clarendon, VA
Thoughts: Cute way to add a little extra storage to a bathroom, kitchen or entryway. Probably a bit overpriced.
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Gray leather sofa:
Asking: $2200 $2000
Condition: “MINT condition – no scratches at all. It comes with 10 year structural warranty.”
Dimensions: 98″w x 38″d x 33″h
Location: Sterling, VA
Thoughts: I know, this is super expensive for CL, but it’s beautiful. And a really good looking leather sofa is hard to find used.
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I’ve recently been feeling the pull back to Craigslist and to this blog. History would suggest that the pull won’t last, but let’s look at some unique finds and good deals while it’s in effect, shall we?
Pair of green barrel chairs:
Asking: $500 for the pair [though there are multiple postings with prices up to $650]
Condition: ”Some scrapes”
Dimensions: Not provided
Location: Not provided
Thoughts: The dearth of information in this listing is probably a bad sign, but I’m so drawn to the color and shape of these that I still had to share.
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Another green chair:
Asking: $200 OBO
Condition: ”Excellent condition. Solid construction, real wood legs. Recently reupholstered.”
Dimensions: 30″ tall x 23″ wide x 24″ deep. Seat height 14.5″
Location: Takoma, DC
Thoughts: Not sure why my first to finds are green chairs, but this one is pretty fantastic too–and totally different with it’s MCM design. Love the upholstery and the brass detail on the top.
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MCM Recliner:
Asking: $450
Condition: ”The naugahyde is in very good vintage condition with minimal wear marks. It was built very well and is incredibly sturdy; it reclines like the day it was made.”
Dimensions: 37″ wide x 34″ deep x 42″ tall with a seat width of 22.5″ and a seat depth of 20″
Location: Alexandria, VA
Thoughts: If the naugahyde doesn’t feel too cheap/plasticky, someone should jump on this. The color is great, and the shape is super fun, if you’re into MCM design. I also like that you don’t see this design all over the place (like the lovely but ubiquitous Eames lounger).
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Set of 4 Virtue of California chairs:
Asking: $300 OBO
Condition: “Gold patina with a bit of wear due to the years… otherwise the chairs are in excellent condition.”
Dimensions: Height of seat–18″; height of arms–24″; height of back–32″
Location: Leesburg, VA
Thoughts: I’m assuming the seats are vinyl, not leather, which might look cheap/unsexy in person, but if it looks like leather (or is leather), these would be so hot. And even if it’s not, I’d totally consider reupholstering them.
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Peacock chair and matching side table:
Asking: $125
Condition: Not described
Dimensions: Chair is 56″ H; table is 21″ H, 18″ in diameter
Location: Fairfax, VA
Thoughts: These gems from the ’70s seem to be everywhere on the internet (seriously, there are entire Pinterest boards devoted to them!), probably because of their funky, sculptural design. I’ve never sat in one, so I can’t speak to their comfort, but they’d be very fun addition to a sunroom, porch or even a bedroom. And if nothing else, they’re the thing for a bohemian-inspired photo shoot.
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