I’m so glad people are turning to timeless furniture. Vintage and antique items were well made and last. Vintage and antique will always have a place in my heart
I have a few MCM pieces I got from my parents. My guess is, they date from the early to mid-1960s. A low bureau, and a wardrobe. My spouse took the legs off of the low bureau, unfortunately. It's very heavy, not really practical for use today. The drawers are too shallow. I also have a wardrobe cabinet. Less heavy than the bureau, it has inlaid wood and has held up very well over the last 60 years.
Enjoy your videos. Can you also feature videos on new mid central modern pieces. Maybe some uniques pieces at moderate prices. Also, can you showcase some MCM art pieces by African American artist.
I liked your accent space idea using wallpaper in closets, linen nooks and armoires. I often used derivatives of jewel tone colors inside kitchen cabinets and backs of built-in book cases in rooms with very subtle, off-white wall finishes or paint. The decorative/faux interior painting trend did its crescendo into excessive craziness (expensive crap) and deserved its demise at the hand of retro modern, but in fourteen years I still have a problem with the complete elimination of very subtle, tasteful, handmade organic movement in the walls that make rooms look materially substantial and connected to nature. It is such that I prefer to see a watercolor of a sun-lit room over the actual room. Is there hope on the horizon that artists doing hand-made work will have a place in this industry again if trends finally change? Tradespeople in the industry who fold metal, cut glass and manufacture furniture have a seat at the table; the artist is pretty much gone from the table.
Thanks for your cool comment! Your use of jewel tones in unexpected places sounds awesome. Totally get your frustration with the over-the-top faux painting trend. It's a bummer that handmade, organic vibes seem sidelined. Here's hoping the industry swings back to appreciate artists' work. Your take adds a fresh perspective, and I'm with you on missing that connection to nature in rooms. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a shift in trends!
@@TheMCMHunter Amen! You see it also in cars on the road. Everything is grey, white, black, silver and beige. It blows me away to see photos of Havana with colorful 1950's American cars, for comparison. Almost seems like civilization is afraid of using color.
I know so many dealers who went into MCM and have lost their shirts. MCM is nothing but mass produced factory made cheap furniture that was not great when it was built. They over-hyped it, too much new stuff on the market. Younger people (watching Downton Abbey and Gilded age TV shows) are now looking at rooms, comfort and classical style...and they are buying silverplate, and traditional sculpture..my best advice? Smart people buy timeless and dont follow 'trends'.
Oh wow really! That is crazy to hear. Totally agree the market is being over saturated but big retail spaces mimicking the pieces! I agree the classic style is what people are reverting back to! Thanks for the comment!!
I’m so glad people are turning to timeless furniture. Vintage and antique items were well made and last. Vintage and antique will always have a place in my heart
I totally agree with you and I am glad as well. Let’s hope these pieces stick around! Thanks for your comment!
Love the energy, thanks for including so many illustrative pictures.
Glad you enjoyed it and I hope the video helped some! Thanks for the comment! Thanks again!
I have a few MCM pieces I got from my parents. My guess is, they date from the early to mid-1960s. A low bureau, and a wardrobe. My spouse took the legs off of the low bureau, unfortunately. It's very heavy, not really practical for use today. The drawers are too shallow.
I also have a wardrobe cabinet. Less heavy than the bureau, it has inlaid wood and has held up very well over the last 60 years.
Oh wow that is amazing! I bet the pieces are really cool and would go great in your spaces! Thanks again for your comment and appreciate your support!
Enjoy your videos. Can you also feature videos on new mid central modern pieces. Maybe some uniques pieces at moderate prices. Also, can you showcase some MCM art pieces by African American artist.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment and suggestion! That is something that I can definitely do! Thanks again!
I liked your accent space idea using wallpaper in closets, linen nooks and armoires. I often used derivatives of jewel tone colors inside kitchen cabinets and backs of built-in book cases in rooms with very subtle, off-white wall finishes or paint. The decorative/faux interior painting trend did its crescendo into excessive craziness (expensive crap) and deserved its demise at the hand of retro modern, but in fourteen years I still have a problem with the complete elimination of very subtle, tasteful, handmade organic movement in the walls that make rooms look materially substantial and connected to nature. It is such that I prefer to see a watercolor of a sun-lit room over the actual room. Is there hope on the horizon that artists doing hand-made work will have a place in this industry again if trends finally change? Tradespeople in the industry who fold metal, cut glass and manufacture furniture have a seat at the table; the artist is pretty much gone from the table.
Thanks for your cool comment! Your use of jewel tones in unexpected places sounds awesome. Totally get your frustration with the over-the-top faux painting trend. It's a bummer that handmade, organic vibes seem sidelined. Here's hoping the industry swings back to appreciate artists' work. Your take adds a fresh perspective, and I'm with you on missing that connection to nature in rooms. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a shift in trends!
@@TheMCMHunter Amen! You see it also in cars on the road. Everything is grey, white, black, silver and beige. It blows me away to see photos of Havana with colorful 1950's American cars, for comparison. Almost seems like civilization is afraid of using color.
@@cactusislandnurseryfloridaI totally agree! I miss that! I wish we had more of that here! Thanks for your comment and great words!
I know so many dealers who went into MCM and have lost their shirts. MCM is nothing but mass produced factory made cheap furniture that was not great when it was built. They over-hyped it, too much new stuff on the market. Younger people (watching Downton Abbey and Gilded age TV shows) are now looking at rooms, comfort and classical style...and they are buying silverplate, and traditional sculpture..my best advice? Smart people buy timeless and dont follow 'trends'.
Oh wow really! That is crazy to hear. Totally agree the market is being over saturated but big retail spaces mimicking the pieces! I agree the classic style is what people are reverting back to! Thanks for the comment!!
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Thanks for the comment!