An Orange Moon Presents: MCM & Vintage Furniture Lovers Salon

Friday, February 24, 2012

6PM SHARP!

 

Celebrity Upholsterer to Chicago's Design Community in conjunction with

An Orange Moon, welcomes guest speaker

"David Arevelo"

David from Comfort Upholstery stopped by and confirmed our Mid Century Modern sofa was indeed an Edward Wormley for Dunbar! He went straight "Furniture" CSI! He stated, I'm 99% sure. He began kneading & rubbing the sofa--following the lines. He stated, "there's fabric underneath!" I grabbed a straight-edged razor and made a tiny cut in the fabric. The original fabric was underneath!!!! A beautiful "nubby oatmeal" with gold flecks. Very 1960's. Un-frickin' believable! I knew it was someone, but couldn't pinpoint who? It had all the earmarks. It was from a Boca Raton estate. Down-filled. Solid wood frame. Vintage springs in perfect condition. I tried to moved it by pushing it with my knee--wouldn't budge. Solid as a rock! These designer pieces are built like a tank! The fabric was a custom "Floridian peach Shantung" aka RAW SILK.
Real old school...

At that moment customers came in and I promptly brought it down a thousand! There was still some action over by the sofa, everyone was crowded around. Tom Robinson from next door was there. Dean from Glassworks was there. Mike the welder was there. Mondre our little helper was there. Just a beehive of activity! And the best part? When I walked away, Ty continued slicing the new fabric on top until he found the DUNBAR label underneath the old fabric.

We had a million questions for David after that. Best statement of the day, "you know if you cut that fabric you're obligated to recover that sofa. It doesn't have to be with me, but you have to do it!" To that I say, I hear you cluckin' chicken!

 Why do I love vintage furniture so much??? I'll answer that question & more at the MCM & Vintage Furniture Lovers Salon Friday, February 24TH, from 6p until.
Thank you Comfort Upholstery. We were considering a Cinnamon Mohair, but I simply couldn't resist the French Oatmeal Boucle.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Show starts at 6p SHARP!

Put your smart phones to work! Bring furniture photo's for on the spot answers to all your upholstery & woodworking questions.

Party starts @ 7p

Complimentary cocktails, music, beautiful people, dancing...

Open mic question:

"WHAT HAS LOVE TAUGHT ME? 

Audience participation encouraged.

An Orange Moon

2418 W. NORTH AVE Chicago,IL 60647

www.anorangemoon.com

http://anorangemoon.bigcartel.com

 info@anorangemoon.com

312.450.9821 or 773.664.3704
773.276.ORANGE

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FREE parking!!
LGBT

An Orange Moon on Bring It Home

Look for Lynne & Ty McDaniel on

"Bring It Home."

Air date March 11, 2012 on WGN. Awesome design show!

Tom Robinson TWINS @ The Union League Club of Chicago

When we were scouting our new location someone told us to go to 2416 W. North & ring the bell at the Tom Robinson Gallery. We waited as the door opened and a gentleman with kind eyes opened the door & without a moments hesitation invited us in. We stepped into an open and airy gallery with Italian opera wafting quietly through the air. The ceilings looked to be 20 ft high, the patina of the maple floors showed the travels of thousands of people through the years. The creamy ecru exposed brick walls held the most unusual works of art I've ever seen!  My first thought is what are these pieces made of? Then I stepped in for a closer look as Ty explained the reason for the visit.

"Brooke-Twins Seven 2010"

Tom Robinson the artist quietly explained what they were made of, why he choose the model, the different types of wood & the process.

Check out the video below.

http://vimeo.com/28952014

Tom has been selected to be published in edition

# 95 NEW AMERICAN PAINTINGS

Join Ty & I as we join Tom Robinson at:

The Union League Club of Chicago

65 W. Jackson Boulevard

Chicago, IL 60604

312.427.7800  www.ULCC.org

February 2012

Third Floor Art Gallery

Reception Thursday, February 2, 5:30- 7p

Artists Remarks at 6p

Business casual attire (no jeans or gym shoes)

An Orange Moon

2418 W. NORTH AVE Chicago,IL 60647

www.anorangemoon.com

http://anorangemoon.bigcartel.com

info@anorangemoon.com

312.450.9821 or 773.664.3704

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Orange January Design Profile: Joules Jewels Vintage

New this year! Design Professionals making it do what it do!

First up, Jillian & Elvis...

"Elvis and I met in 2008 and have been crazy about each other since. Elvis and I love vintage so much we decided that we would only buy vintage for our home. They just don't make things the way they used to. The design is unmatched and the quality of the materials is exceptional.

If we could describe our personal style, it would be mid century meets quirky. Perhaps “Art Retro” would be an appropriate term. With my background in art and love for vintage, I see beauty in most things. Elvis loves a good mantique, and loves the marriage of design and function. 'I LOVE that description. Mid Century Modern meets quirky. Why because design is no good unless you mix it up. Is your entire space all Deco? Mission? French? Well okay, I get it if if's all French, but if you're reading this blog, you know Heidi Klum & I DO NOT believe in matchy-matchy. MODERNISTS, ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOUR OWN DESIGN STYLE!'

SEXY Danish Lipstick Red Sofa

Sold...

An Orange Moon

2418 W. NORTH AVE Chicago,IL 60647

www.anorangemoon.com

http://anorangemoon.bigcartel.com

info@anorangemoon.com

312.450.9821 or 773.664.3704

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An Orange Moon Big Cartel Recently Sold Inventory...

First-thank you Modernists & lovers of all things beautiful--for your patience and understanding in regard to keeping our Big Cartel site updated. Thanks to YOU our new showroom is keeping us quite busy. 

As the world knows by now, we have completed Phase I, the showroom. Phase II, the 8 foot windows behind the double doors & soon we will 
begin Phase III, our event space.

Ever wanted to have a cool Mid Century Modern dinner party complete with museum quality Mid Century Modern design? How about a wine tasting or Art show? Wedding reception? Or boys/girls night out! Then think about renting our space! Stay tuned...

Also like to send a shout out for a Social Media Design Intern! Must be passionate about vintage furniture & design. Will sign off for credit hours. Great perks include: Transportation pass, lunch, cash paid for event assistance & the best part? You'll have a chance to roll with the Queen Bee! Send me a video clip, blog post, cover letter that tells who you are. Send something juicy please! Must be an Internet junkie & can do it all! No calls, send info to: Lynne@anorangemoon.com

Modernist, remember when you visit www.anorangemoon.com , sign up for the newsletter detailing our evening Valentines Cocktail party, tentatively slated for Friday, 2/10/12, from 7p until.


 


      

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

An Orange Moon
2418 W. NORTH AVE Chicago,IL 60647
www.anorangemoon.com

http://anorangemoon.bigcartel.com

info@anorangemoon.com

312.450.9821 or 773.664.3704

RE-MIX & RE-IMAGINE