Narrative curates their space, and with everything being vintage, it's always changing. There's always a gem to find. Take your time, there's lots of square footage, and everything is quality. Keep an eye out for: Everything from quality furniture to ceramics to an odd object that makes you smile.
I also specialize in white-glove upholstery services for intricate vintage pieces that require a deep understanding of craftsmanship, construction, and materials. Often, clients come to me needing a very specific piece or color for a shoot or interview, and I'm able to offer not just the furniture itself, but the ability to customize it to fit their vision.
"Every home should have soul, and there is no more effective way to give your home a heartbeat than sourcing vintage," proclaims Alec Broughton, an antique decor expert and founder of Aulde, a Colorado-based design house that restores vintage furniture. As it turns out, home decorators are all-in on adding that pulse. According to the firm Market US, the global market for secondhand furniture is expected to double over the next decade, from $40.2 billion in 2024 to a projected $87.6 billion in 2034. Like vintage clothing, secondhand furnishings are in high demand-and for good reason.
If you're one of 22 million Americans who work remotely, you know how important it is to create a home office space that's free from distraction and away from the main activity in the home. The way you furnish that space is just as important as the room you choose. A personalized workspace designed with comfort and functionality can help you stay engaged and productive throughout the day.
Just over a month after a devastating five-alarm fire at the historic Red Hook warehouse it called home, Lanoba, a Danish mid-century modern vintage furniture store, has reopened in a temporary space. Lanoba had just moved from New Jersey to Red Hook in May, opening an 8,000-square-foot space at 481 Van Brunt Street, in the iconic Beard and Robinson Stores on the piers on the waterfront.
Lanoba had just moved from New Jersey to Red Hook in May, opening an 8,000-square-foot space at 481 Van Brunt Street, in the iconic Beard and Robinson Stores on the piers on the waterfront. Lanoba founders and married couple Lars Noah Balderskilde and David Singh import containers of furniture and ceramics they source themselves in Denmark and have gained a devoted following for their vast selection and the high quality of their finds.
Tomas Jelinek designed the chest of drawers in 1995 after being inspired by the "somewhat bulbous, bow-shaped drawer fronts on Baroque and Rococo chests of drawers," according to IKEA. While they were being produced, Tomas used plastic to create the fronts, which gave them an almost wavy shape, and they came in fun colors (red being the most popular). Emily has the green version of the IKEA VAJER in her primary bedroom.
"The tragedy is these pieces lived 70 years and were ready to live another 70 years," said David Singh, who co-owns the business with his partner, Lars Balderskilde. "Some are so unique that there are maybe a handful in the world left."
