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Name This Patina!
This Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Stool ($450) from Bond & Bowery has a turquoise-y green patina that's appropriate for its age, seeing as it was built in the 1940s. There's a common name for this sort of coating that forms when copper, brass, or bronze are exposed to air or seawater over a period of time. Do you know the word that describes this patina?
Love It or Hate It? Spool Side Table
Ballard Designs' new Spool Side Table ($199) was inspired by actual spools used by French rope makers to display and sell their natural fiber manila rope. Crafted of mango wood and authentic manila rope, it's not the bulky side table it appears to be: its top lifts off for storage. While this design is quite clever to me, with an antiquey meets nautical vibe, I think I'd rather own the real thing.
How-To: Drum Up a Side Table
A sunny Sunday and a rockin' antique fair make for one happy salvage queen. Inspired by the musical coffee table I spotted recently, I saw a few skins at a local flea market that caught my attention. While I don't need a coffee table, the size of these green guys had me thinking hmmm .
Desire/Acquire: Eames Walnut Stool
Charles and Ray Eames have won over my heart but not necessarily my paycheck. Even still, I've had my eye on the duo's iconic Walnut Stools ($829) from the day I spotted them in the corner at Room & Board. Originally made in 1960 for the Time Life Building in New York, the steep price tag is more reflective of modern times.
Guess What This Stool Is Upholstered With?
This gorgeous stool, inspired by haute couture, hats, and accessories, is upholstered with something you'd find on clothing or even a gift. Can you name it?
Etsy Finds: Step Right Up
Need an extra few inches to reach something on a top shelf? Or perhaps you need some pretty auxiliary seating for a bedroom or study? Then check out some of my favorite stools that I've found on Etsy.
Love It or Hate It? This Is Not a Lamp
German designer Florian Kallus's This Is Not a Lamp is, well, not a lamp. Instead, it functions as a cheeky stool or coffee table. Just don't look for a light switch.
Found It! Blair Waldorf's Silver Ottoman
In last week's episode of Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf's silver ottoman cube caught my eye. It's a bit glitzy for my taste, but I think it's fun for a young co-ed like Blair and I love its quilted upholstery. Wondering where it's from?
Desire/Acquire: Midcentury Studio Stool
I love the look of the Sundance Catalog's Midcentury Studio Stool ($245). The varnished raw steel has an understated, industrial look that seems as fitting for a bistro or bar counter as a kitchen or home office. At 27 inches tall and 17 inches wide, they're also a great size — big enough but not too hefty.
Guess Who Designed This Gnome Stool?
This funky little stool was created by a famous designer. Can you name him?
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