Over the past year my love for mid century design has been growing. I love the low dressers, credenzas, buffets and sideboards. Even more recently danish modern pieces have been grabbing my attention. I have had a few mid century pieces come and go after getting a makeover like the modified mid century dresser, updated mid century dresser, navy MC nightstand and the walnut-navy danish nightstand. I loved the design, but never had the need or space to keep them.
Now I have the need for a new dresser, sideboard or credenza in my room, and I know I want a mid century piece. I previously had a converted record cabinet that I used for storage. It ended up getting moved and my mom is now using it. After that I used a campaign dresser that had not sold, but I re-listed it and it sold last weekend. So now I have a box filled with the contents of that dresser. On my floor. It’s not really working for me.
I have been searching high and low on craigslist, thrift stores and anywhere else I go. My problem is mid century furniture is expensive! I am willing to get a piece and put in the time to re-stain it… but most pieces are still over what I am looking to spend, or they are not the right style. Now that I am looking there seems to be nothing. That’s how it always goes.
I did find a dresser that has somewhat of a danish modern style. I love the danish base, but the criss-cross pattern on the door and the handles make it too girly for my liking. I bought it to use for a while, but I think I am just going to sell it. I am hoping to find a piece that has no hardware. Here is the dresser I found. I also got the matching nightstand which I plan to paint.
Here are some of my favorites. I found these pictures on the internet while trying to figure out specifcally which style I want. I just love looking at them 🙂 I especially love the broyhill brasilia (fourth one down) and emphasis series.
I see very affordable/inexpensive ones on Craigslist quite a lot. Let me know if you live near DC/Baltimore and I would be happy to send them (the craigslist ad) your way!
I don't, I live in the Seattle area (eastside). Everything is so expensive around here or I have to go drive at least 45 minutes and pieces are usually gone by the time I could get there. Thanks for offering though!
I too am just starting on the MCM bandwagon. I would love your opinion on a credenza I just painted (but left the drawer fronts natural) in tangerine. It's just about identical to your 1st picture of the credenzas you said you liked. #3 is the "Brasilia" model and those are for sure expensive!! I've been on the lookout for those. The one I got I paid the guy $80! But that's a rare find. Let me know what you think.
http://makemeprettyagain.blogspot.com/2013/02/mcm-credenza.html This is the link. Thanks!
Gotta love mid century! I really like the danish modern pieces too and I think that is what I may be leaning towards… but it all depends on what I find. Pieces around here are so expensive and most are ones that people buy and resell for a profit. $80 is good! the pieces I see are anywhere from $200 to $700 depending on style, brand, etc. They usually don't need to be refinished though or it is minimal work. I am willing to put in some time to fix a piece up. I will definitely post and show picture when I get one.
Thanks for stopping by 🙂 Love following your blog!
My parents had some gorgeous MCM pieces from the 60's, but I didn't like them when I was offered them and only took a really cool floor lamp. Now I love MCM, but so does everyone else so the prices are crazy. I just sold my clients house and he had a super buffet similar to my moms and when I asked if he would consider selling it, he gave it to me! It needs some refinishing so once it's done I will post it. I also found two great chairs in my neighbours garbage and I have refinished one so far. So much to do and so little time!
Good luck on your search,
Julie
Wow! Would love to see it! MCM and danish modern pieces are just great 🙂