Furniture Finds {on etsy}
Do you think Etsy is only for finding softies, pillows, and prints? While they have a super selection of those things, they also have some great furniture that ranges from quality flat packed creations to hardwood tables made in Vermont. It's amazing who finds their way to etsy and builds a storefront there, the range is amazing! So let's look at some furniture from a few of my favorite etsy sellers.
Delightful decoupage from UK designer Bombus. This girl is so creative, my goodness. Her chairs are fantastic, Living Etc. worthy for sure. Her Comic decoupage chair already made the pages of the London Times!
Next we have the work of Flat Pattern. This guy has quite an interesting bio. His flat packed furniture is affordable and great looking. If you're looking for something really unique, Flat Pattern is your man.
Now it's time for retro modern galore over at Lunar Lounge Design. My favorite is the Leentu lounge chair because I love the lines and that it's available in cream.
This may be way out of the price range of most, but for those truly wanting something unique and extremely well made, Melia Design in the UK makes some pretty amazing contemporary pieces. Their plasma tv unit is gorgeous.
Nashville-based Ruppel Design Group creates classic shaker styles using wood from the forests of Tennessee. Their work is exquisite, and who doesn't love a handmade rocking chair?
Baroque inspired furniture with wood frames and an overcoat of soft skin rubber, is Modern Front joking? Oh no. Their brightly hued furniture blows the mind, I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like it outside of movie (or cartoon!). The white plastic fantastic chair is quite an eye catcher!
Los Angeles business Mod Mom Furniture designs and builds furniture in her garage. Can this lady be any cooler? I love a girl in a tool belt. Her furniture is mainly geared towards kids, but some of them could be used in alternate ways, for instance the Maisie Chair in the kitchen, I'd add my lagoon checker storage box from Hable Construction on top, and store all of our tea's tea bottles inside (we're addicts). Or it would work as a simple low table for a tall plant. Go mom, go!
Using woods that are native to northern Vermont such as cherry, maple and ash, Bergman Fine Furniture consists of one man - a RISD grad passionate about furniture making. He has his own workshop creating pieces inspired by the early Biedermeier movement. Superb!
Need a custom headboard? Try Aboveboard Products. Nice options if you're looking for something that's not in every store in town.
I don't know much about Michael Arras, but I do know that he makes the most gorgeous chair (shown right) I've seen in a long time that's actually affordable. It's stunning, I love the curves, the simplicity, and the cotton webbed upholstery is fantastic. It's one I've been looking at for about a month and I can't decide whether to just break down and order it for my bedroom or not.
Custom cubes from Philly girl dkoss2. Life size cuteness squared. I saw these things and had to post them because they're absolutely odd but also quite fun and could work in the dorm room as a table or something. I just don't know what yet. :)
Looking for more, how about this vintage enamel table or this oak table? I think I'll round up some vintage furniture dealers on etsy, as well as those that sell the best vintage finds over all. Have any suggestions for me? I have several bookmarked, but I love a little reader input so fess up. :)
(images from etsy sellers linked above)