stephanie steals things from the store
i took a ghost chair from my store...
one of the 70's lucite looking- invisible items.
...
only days before i had been sitting in my living room staring at my most cherished piece of furniture;
a 1920's secretary with the most beautiful curved glass doors and leather drop down.
not only was this a beauty in its own right but i had stumbled upon it being offered at a bargain basement price.
of course i was driving home from my summer vacation in a TEENY tiny car at the time.
it was doubly exciting because my pal, beth, and i were told by
a very determined DOUBTING THOMAS of a man (the owner of the shop the desk was in)
that there was no way, NO WAY we were going to be able to fit it in my car.
this guy had been selling furniture for years.
this guy knew his stuff, this guy had been around the block.
(this guy priced it too low.)
NO WAY was it going to fit.
yes, we stuffed it in.
anyway, 3 hours later it was in my living room.
so, the desk has been perfectly happy next to the sweetest wood
'lollipop' ladder back chair for quite some time, almost like the two were made
for each other...i'm not sure why but i started thinking about the ghost chair from the shop and thought it might
make a nice contrast next to the dark wood. a way to breath some light, some levity into the room.
anyway, i'm living with the ghost chair next the desk for the time being. the ladder back is
close by in the next room. i'm waiting to see what the test of time brings...
what do you think?
stop by the store and let me know your vote. better hurry though before i take more stuff home...
see you at the shop!
~Stephanie
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Christine
I love the placement of the ghost chair instead of the ladderback chair. It is unexpected, but its lines – curvy – mimic the curved glass frames above. Also, the arms pick up the sloped wood details next to the drawers. All in all, the ghost chair complements the desk beautifully. It also doesn’t hinder viewing of the desk because it is a ghost – I VOTE FOR KEEPING THE CHAIR STEPHANIE!
Liz
I was just saying to a friend, as we walked through the fabulous basement of your store, that I thought the chair would be great for providing contrast to heavier, more opaque, elements in a room. And look what you’ve gone and done! I’ve always liked the way clear chairs look as accessories in home design photos. I’ve never sat in one though. Is it comfortable?
Susan Henke
At first I wasn’t crazy about the ghost chair, but now it is growing on me- it looks like the back of a Humpty Dumpty shaped person!
renee
love the ghost (have used it alot) but like the other
Ariane
I vote for the original cane chair! Although we all get bored this time of year and like to “freshen” it up, I understand your change!
Jeanne
Love the ghost chair!
Jan t
Awesome piece
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Her time spent researching and building sets for the theater is reflected in her merchandising, which is more akin to set design than the typical stocking of shelves. Her clientele list of set designers and prop masters has resulted in the shop’s pieces appearing in multiple movies and television productions.
Adding contemporary pieces that compliment the flowing inventory of antiques was a natural evolution. With two floors of ever-changing vignettes, the shop now carries a robust mixture of old and new, all painstakingly picked and displayed by Stephanie. The response to this new addition has been outstanding.
Stop in for a visit, check out our new finds and then head out to discover Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Only minutes away to many shops, restaurants, galleries and historic sites.
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Her time spent researching and building sets for the theater is reflected in her merchandising, which is more akin to set design than the typical stocking of shelves. Her clientele list of set designers and prop masters has resulted in the shop’s pieces appearing in multiple movies and television productions.
Adding contemporary pieces that compliment the flowing inventory of antiques was a natural evolution. With two floors of ever-changing vignettes, the shop now carries a robust mixture of old and new, all painstakingly picked and displayed by Stephanie. The response to this new addition has been outstanding.
Stop in for a visit, check out our new finds and then head out to discover Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Only minutes away to many shops, restaurants, galleries and historic sites.
Have a question? Send us an email stephanie@prettyfunnyvintage.com or give us a ring at 914-631-3368.
See you at the shop…
CONTACT US
Email: stephanie@prettyfunnyvintage.com
Phone: 914-631-3368
Our regular shop hours are temporarily suspended due to Covid.
We're currently open from 11am-5pm on Wednesday & Thursday,
and from 11am-6pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Masks that cover your nose and mouth are required for all in-store visitors.
We're also offering "local pickup" as a shipping option on our website now, for anyone who might want to avoid the extra charges of mailing their order.
We are located at 80 South Broadway, Tarrytown NY, 10591.
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February 07, 2015
thanks for the votes, guys! i ended up using the ghost chair and i love it..and yes, it’s very comfortable, liz.