We found this rocking (two ways!) lawn chair at an Estate Sale in Bellevue for $5. The estate sale was actual INCREDIBLE and had a Danish buffet/credenza that looked like the Jetson's had a teak interior theme. Too bad it was like $2,400 which was a bit higher than my taste.
It was one of the few estate sales we actually showed up early for and got to see all the mid-century resellers of Seattle... they don't look that friendly to outsiders and amateurs such as ourselves.
I miss our collective fascination with all things Outer Space. We've lost our sense of Outer Space as a stand in for the future and progress. These candle holders remind me of that time (though I guess the flames would be coming out the wrong end).
We found these little rocket bases at the big Seattle Goodwill for like $0.99 a pop. I don't think they are vintage, but who cares when they are so cute! We did end up selling them right after our yard sale for around $12 to someone who recognized their rocketshippiness, which made me happy.
The lady at the estate sale in Madrona had no idea what this was. Neither did Lori. So at $2 for the set, Lori felt compelled to buy it and research it. It's a Merry-go-round one shot dispenser made by Park Sherman Company. It dispenses one jigger per pump of the wood knob on top!
Here's a picture of the box, stolen from someone else's ebay auction:
While not Danish (from Japan), I couldn't resist getting these super tall salt and pepper set. I'm happy that they came in chrome metal instead of brass as the mid-century can be too brassy sometimes. Also Goodwill, for like $4 a piece.
Not everything we buy is old! Alessi Juicy Salif citrus juicer. This sucker is tall! 13 in. or so. I love the playfulness of the design and the atomic retro-ness. Found this at the Renton Goodwill for $8. Sold on ebay for $50, which ain't bad.
(One of many) Dansk candle holder for mini-taper candles. Found at Goodwill for $3 or so. Also allegedly Jens Quistgaard though I'd love to find a book that shows exactly which ones he really did...
Atomic, Space Needle shaped salt shaker and pepper mill. Found at Goodwill for a buck a piece. Made of red-colored/stained wood and brassy-colored metal.
I liked the shape of them. Though they further my salt/pepper problem.
Cute set of 2 vases made by Dansk and designed by the ever so famous Jens Quistgaard. Amber. I found these over 2 separate Goodwill trips, which is a bit insane. Sold for $15 on ebay.
