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Only 1 sofa left, now the tables reign...

Our recent sofa wave has crested, leaving just one large and handsome chenille brocade davenport available at The Living Room Consignment & Tea.

Now the tables are in ascension, some with chairs and hutches in attendance,

some performing solo until they go to their new homes:

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Our consignors have brought a vintage French Provincial style table and 4 chairs, an antique oak table with chairs, a 3-tier side table, a Ballard Designs pedestal table, a drop-leaf side table, a 42" round travertine stone table top on a coffee table, a '80's leaded glass lamp table, an antique tilt-top table with inlaid parquet, a vintage Tell City kitchen table and 3 chairs, an antique side table with recent tiled top, a World Market solid wood pedestal table, plus several more not shown, including 3 kitchen tables: drop leaf oak, retro white vinyl, and wooden gateleg..

(Please see our craigslist ad for current availability and pricing.)

So Mod! Big, low shag rug from the 1970s

 (Update: SOLD)
The Living Room Consignment & Tea is pleased to offer...

A big, beautiful, ivory-white and gold, low shag,
designer rug from 1971, in great vintage condition.

The consignor remembers when her mother bought this
in the early 1970s as a "raw wool" rug.
Six bands of elongated hexagons, outlined in gold,
stretch across the rug.

The texture of the natural wool is almost like that of a sheepskin,
with a low, shaggy pile (~1/2" - 3/4").

It measures 9'9" x 14' plus a row of fat 6" braids at each end.

This rug is big! Works well with many design themes.
Obviously, great with retro, mid century modern,
but not such a wild design that it doesn't play nicely
with other themes, as well.

There's very little wear, less then one might expect
for a rug that's now 41 years old.

There's one area where the gold dye may have bled very slightly
into the surrounding natural color.
The photo below on the left shows the extent of that, 

but can you make it out in the larger view on the right?
It would be at the second band of hexagons from the bottom right:
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The length of the pile varies from about 1/2" to 3/4".
There's no backing, just the weave,
so it's recommended to use this rug with a pad or liner.

Check our craigslist ad for current pricing and availability.

Thank you for shopping at The Living Room Consignment & Tea! Have a wonderful day :^)

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Do you remember Doce's? Vintage, stylish furniture from the 1960s

UPDATE: SOLD
From a consignor with fond memories of an aunt who vacuumed her 1960s furniture every week and enjoyed her nephews and nieces when they visited and sat in her formal living room :^) ...


A plush, butter-ivory armchair from Doce's, probably in the 1960s. Very comfortable. Tailored and buttoned, stylish curves and unusual, rolled, padded wingback.


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This and other pieces from this consignor can be viewed at these links:
~ Doce's armchair

~ 1960s ivory/gold/green
brocade sofa and loveseat

~ glass coffee table
on scrolled metal support

Trolling on ebay?

Click here to see this troll on ebay

Here's a cute little troll that is visiting the shop on its way to a new home.

Just 2.25" tall with a cloud of bright, yellow hair trailing to 8".

The right foot is stamped "REGD DES U.K. NO. 904395 & OTHERS"

Mid Century Consignments Devour Aisles Yet Again...

                      

For current pricing and availability, please click here to contact The Living Room,

or click here to check our craigslist ads.

~ Mid Century 9-drawer dresser w/original, glossy white paint and gold-tone hardware, 58" x 18" x 31" tall. Includes simple, gold-framed mirror 44"x33.

~ Mid Century vanity or writing desk w/original, glossy white paint and gold-tone hardware, 46" x 18" x 31" tall. White desk chair also available.

~ Mid Century, blonde dining table has been refinished. Its three10-inch extension leaves have original maple-toned finish. Stylish curved supports.

~ 6 blonde, mid century dining chairs, 1 of which has arms. Have been stripped and recovered; can be easily re-covered to suit.

~ Mid-century buffet and china cabinet. Buffet has 3 central drawers and sliding side doors; matches dining table's original maple-tone stain. Hutch features corrugated glass sliding doors on stylish, angled cabinet. Sold separately or 10% discount on buying both together.

~ Frederick & Nelson marble-top coffee table: 42" diameter x 3/4" thick marble round slab atop an 18" wooden pedestal base.

~ Marble-top lamp table with 1 drawer.

~ Retro formica kitchen table, 42" round with 2 ten-inch leaves. Gold-tone metal legs.

~ "Beached-white" louvered storage armoire.

~ Mid century Lane 5-drawer, highboy dresser in original stain, rattan-wrapped handles.

~ Matching Lane bedside table, but painted white.

~ Vintage jar lamps, one in pink, one in yellow. Original, shabby shades.

~ wine-red ottoman on wheels, ~29" x 22"

~ Very comfortable Beckline leather recliner from 1999. Mechanism works great.

~ Collectible china, glassware, teapots: Mikasa, Hall's, King Crown ruby thumbprint...

~ small oak FILE CABINET, letter-size, 16x16x28" tall.

~ shabby but sound oak, roll-top desk, ready to paint.

~ Huntley FULL BED FRAME, has been stripped, creating almost drift-wood effect. Intriguing. 57" wide.

~ more...

Standout Valentine slipper chair

Furniture most likely to be associated with Valentine's Day? First thought is loveseat, of course. But next in line would surely be this remarkably red slipper chair from yesteryear. The striking design has a whimsical effect, as if it has just popped out of a Disney animated movie and may start singing at any moment :^)

Shop TLR online while it is snowy

Kenmore Plaza in the early few inches of snow
17 January 2012

Looks like we'll be closed for the next couple of days due to snow and the general wimpiness of Puget Sound residents (including me) when it comes to the white stuff. We'll be out in force again when the rains come on Thursday, Lord willing.

Please visit our online store or call us at 425-877-1074.

Saturday Sidewalk Sale today: 15% off and more...look what's out there!

 Looks like half the shop is out on the sidewalk, but no, there are more great items inside, and many are marked down, as well!

Do come for tea and shop for a treasure during our Saturday Sidewalk Sale in Kenmore!(I know some of your favorites are out there! We put out the good stuff :^)

What's on the sidewalk today? 15% off and more!

Our Anniversary Sidewalk Sale continues!
If I have hauled it out to the sidewalk, it is discounted 15% or more!

A collection of places to sit and eat. Is dinner ready yet?

Some of these have been blogged before, but I wanted to sweep all our current dining spots into one portfolio for you:


1) Reproduction clawfoot oak pedestal table + 4 beautiful pressback chairs. $248

   

Table is 42" diameter plus a single 17.75" leaf. It is so tempting to put nail polish on those claw-feet toenails! Chairs and table are completely sturdy, with some surface wear.  Enjoy the detailing and the beautiful pattern pressed into the chairs.



2) Versatile, narrow-to-wide, drop-leaf table with center extension leaf. Beautifully refinished oak with 4 cushioned wood chairs. 36" length, starts with a narrow 24" width, extends to 33" or 43" partially opened, to 56" wide with all leaves in place. $265




3) Gorgeous, mid-century modern table by Drexel. 42" rounded rectangle, with 4 chairs and 2 sidechairs (one of which needs repair). Reduced to $340 for all.




4) Parson's table. Light-tone wood veneer. 31.5" x 47.5". Bolt-on squared legs. $65



5) Mission style, stand-alone breakfast bar with 2 bar stools. Tile top. SOLD





6) Drop-leaf coffee table with a surprise! Easy-lift mechanism raises to couch-dining height. Great for games or puzzles, as well. $80.

  


7) Perfect setting for teddy-bear tea! Little table and 2 bentwood, cane chairs in cheery red. Underpriced, for sure: $58




8) Very nice, hardwood table, country styling. Goes from 48" round to 66" oval with 1 big leaf. $125




9) Dark wood, 48" round conference table on single, huge pedestal. $250

10) 2 wrought iron counter chairs or bar stools (24" seat height, plus cushion). Very well made, heavy and sturdy. $150/pair




11) 3 country kitchen chairs in hunter green and hardwood. $35 each or $90 for all 3




12) Oh, how could I forget the amazing, one-of-a-kind faux-stone table, with its wall-hung storage and matching table lamp? $700
Someone had a lot of fun designing and creating these pieces! Big and sturdy enough for a myriad of uses: dining, crafting, artwork, study, sewing...

   

Table measures 46" x 78" and sits on two large pedestals decorated with palm trees. Constructed of wood and hand-painted to evoke ancient workmanship in stone and tile. With its own "broken" and detachable corner, to evoke ruins.


13) That elevating coffee table above would make a great relaxed dining spot paired with one of our 2 resident couches:

Fascinating patterned lobby sofa, very good condition. $295

Did a nauga give its hyde for this 1960's vinyl and tweed couch? $195.