Today is the last day of The Showcase with two more quality and appealing pieces to blog about. In the photo above, you will notice a Stark sisal rug as well as a Schumacher-covered swivel chair, a lovely shade of green with pink accents and piping. The rug is 12′ by 15′.8″ and is selling for $1,000; a nice size at a nice price. The chair has a mate, which is not pictured, and each is selling for $200, a great price. The dimensions are 31″ W, 32″ D, and 33″ H. To everyone who has followed The Showcase, you’ll also see the Lee Jofa love seat, which was featured yesterday, and the pair of Pembroke side tables featured Tuesday.  We all love instant gratification even if we won’t admit it, and here’s an easy and economical way to do it.  Go for the room on the 2006 YWCA Holiday Tour!  It’s a festive classic, sure to make 2013 and future holidays, wonderful.

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Comfy, cozy, and classic is the best way to describe the feature of the day. Need a way to revitalize and brighten a tired room, then consider this perfectly-sized love seat, beautifully covered in Lee Jofa chintz. I’m crazy about the radiant flowers, and the braided trim finishes the bottom cleanly. The dimensions are 32″ height, 74″ length, and 39″ width. Doesn’t this make you want to curl-up on it with a good book and cup of tea, especially on a dreary day, surrounding yourself with flower power? Rejuvenate! Check in tomorrow, and you can see this piece again, set in a gracious living room along with the Stark sisal rug and Schumacher-covered swivel chairs I’ll be blogging about. Stay tuned!

Price:  $1,700

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Day Three of The Showcase and another lovely antique to ponder. We move from the English to the French with this charming occasional table, comprised of buhl Walnut, Rosewood, and brass.  “Buhl” or “Boulle” is a type of inlay and marquetry method perfected by Andre Charles Boulle, the official cabinet maker to Louis XIV. The dark spot you see on the bottom shelf is the delicate pattern. This is truly a special piece and would be perfect for a bare corner, just waiting for some warmth and sophistication.

Price:  $500

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I have always loved Pembroke tables, named after the Countess of Pembroke (1737-1831), who was the first to order such a piece. The two presented on The Showcase today are handsome examples of these timeless essentials. When opened, the hinged leaves become oval to a span of 36″ wide and 28″ long. Crossbanding on the top and drawers as well as fillet boxwood inlays on the legs are classic features of the functional and elegant pair. Brass shoes and casters complete the tables with stability and beauty. The condition of both are good and the dimensions are 27.5″ height, 28″ depth, and 20″ length. Since the pieces can be used together or independently, they’re a wise and aesthetic investment in antique collecting and interior design.  

Price:  $1,800 for the pair

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The first striking piece in The Showcase is a show stopper, and if you saw the opening blog yesterday, you got an early shot of it. This antique, crotch mahogany linen press is stately and graceful with matched veneers, dove-tailed drawers, and ratcheted shelf rests. For those wishing to use it as an entertainment center, the top shelf has been nicely adapted for TV storage and more. Not only is the cabinet very clean-finished, but in very good condition. The dimensions are 6’10” height, 26.5″ depth, and 42″ length. Modestly priced at $2,500 this exceptional antique should be on everyone’s wish list. Whether you are looking for a singular stunner in a living room, family room, bedroom or hallway, this is the one to seriously consider.

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During the week of December 17th, I’ll be blogging about six exciting pieces, all from the 2006 YWCA Holiday Tour. I’m thrilled to present these lovely antiques and custom made items, and I hope you will take a thorough look at these special offerings. I call it The Showcase and it is as follows: a crotch mahogany linen press, a pair of Pembroke drop-leaf tables, a French occasional table, a custom Lee Jofa chintz sofa, a pair of Schumacher covered swivel chairs, and a Stark sisal rug. If you’re in the market for a gorgeous instant living room, this is it!  Please visit the site daily for The Showcase and a very happy holiday to you, one and all.

Mary Yvonne Faulkner, Consignment Girl on Real In Darien

For those of you familiar with the amazing talent at Hable Construction, you’ll definitely want to take a peak at this. Texan sisters, Susan Hable Smith and Katharine Hable Sweeny, now Brooklyn based, have rocked the textile world with their chic and whimsical designs to much acclaim. They put the fun and fresh in practical and these storage bins are no exception. The Storage Bushels are Sweet Pea Beads and retail for $275 each. The Rose Checker and Sweet Pea Beads Hideaway Storage retail for $215 each. The pieces shown are gently used and will be sold at half price. Whether you need more space for Santa’s Christmas delivery or a place for last year’s loot, do it in style with Hable Construction. Check them out at www.hableconstruction.com.

Storage Bushels:  $138 Each

Hideaway Storage:  $108 Each

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