TOP QUALITY MID-CENTURY DINING ROOM//

I love just about everything that covers the basics of great design and fabrication. Those timeless pieces that you just can't seem to get out of your mind. 

Monteverdi-Young was a fine furniture manufacturer founded by Anglelo Monteverdi and originally located on Alameda Street in downtown Los Angeles (I blogged about this company in a previous post). Monteverdi-Young was recognized for its modernist designs and attention to detail. Additionally, the company received awards from the Institute of Architects, Pacific Design Center and the Design Journal, furnishing offices around the world for an international commercial clientelle that included Hilton Hotel Corp., Hughes Aircraft, GTC, MGM and Warner Bros. studios and the Coca-Cola Co. It's residential pieces can be found in many contemporary celebrity homes. 
That said......I bought a set of six of the above Monteverdi-Young chairs and the dining table and the side board that went with the chairs. I should have taken photos of the pieces, but here are similar pieces taken from 1stdibs----

My table is the same design as this baby, but much smaller. I love the "spider legs" and beautifully inlaid top. Unfortunately, the original leaves have taken a separate path, but my fabricator can create two new leaves which I will lacquer in black? dark chocolate?. I won't even try to match the original finish which is still in very good condition.

My chairs are in overall good condition but badly in need of reupholstery. The more momentous decision is whether to refinish the chairs??? They have acquired a slight greenish tinge (it could be intentional). Lime green/avocado green is still hot, right??

And finally, the sideboard (and my very awful pre-view photos)

Most of the original surface is in very good condition, but the top and side have some sun and water damage to only the finish. So I'll have my restorer refinish the top and sides only as the piece is originally multi-tonal and the partial restoration will not be a detraction. Maybe lacquer the top in black or dark chocolate like the new leaves??

Jones isn't much better. We're trying out some new things......But he loves being back at THE PARK with his friends.

February is going to be a super busy month......many changes and many returns. I'm curious as to how all this will work out.

Blessings for the week.

Mary & Jones & Cole

TOPSY-TURVY...........AGAIN?

I've been quiet this week. I'm still a bit concerned over Jones' ears. They are gradually getting better, but it's back to the vet on Friday. We'll see. Maybe acupuncture?

Anyway.......I did preview at My AUCTION today and there are several things that are coming up that I have my eye on. (The vargueno is long forgotten and it's the new sparkles that are calling--I know, I'm fickle)

I sold my set of 6 Pierre Patout dining chairs last week and just look at this set of 8 mid-century Italian babies

  

I like the exagerated crests and the leather is in fairly good condition (read: not too much restoration needed). Sets of 8 chairs are hard to find...we'll see what happens. (Actually, I sold 10 chairs last week; so I'm allowed to replace them)

I love these mirrored frames. I have some art work that would look great in them......the wide antiqued mirrored pannels are stunning and the frames are big!

There is this really large (but new) round mirror

The molding is in a 17th c. Dutch or Italian style--it would look stunning over a modern lacquered credenza or buffet........

Which leads me to this mid-century Monteverdi-Young buffet or credenza......I neglected to take a photo of the entire piece as I wanted detail shots to compare the craftmanship with other Monteverdi-Young pieces. I know that the photo is awful, but this is the piece that I'm eyeing very closely. It is unique, the workmanship is top notch and it is definitely not boring.

And then there is this mid-century Danish style credenza/buffet--this piece is a "seller" but very boring....

And finally, there is this beautiful nude done in water colors, pencil and crayon. 

I really want her, but have not had much luck with my art lately. This is a very large piece......we'll see.

But I need to save my pennies....I just learned TODAY that my location on La Cienega will be closing on February 28!! I really did not expect this as I am doing very well there and I just expanded last month. (You would think that they would have told me BEFORE I took more space and had Roberto move me in ($$$$) and I'm pretty sure the owner knew that this was in the works)

But not to worry--my little brain has ideas and plans on the back burner. 

Blessings to all-----wish me luck.

Mary & Jones & Cole