Brunswick School Chairs, Lots of them.

SOLD OUT

13 available. They had desks mounted to them, but they've been removed for your dining convince. Bent ply on a solid metal base. Stackable.

Small Coffee table

$90

Cute little walnut coffee/side table. Nice brass detailing on the top. Get it here.

Teak and Metal Telephone table

$225

So light and slim, it will look like your telephone (or plant, because really- who uses a telephone table anymore? Well, I suppose it could be your cell phone charging table...) is floating in the air.
Get it.

Industrial Task Chair

SOLD

Excellent condition, with black upholstery. Shown here with one of the metal tables I have in stock.

"The Midwester"

$250

I have had this thing out at a few flea markets over the past few months and I have grown quite fond of it. I am always impressed with how young children are still drawn in by it's charm- a ture testament to it's excellent design. People are always talking about "kids these days" with their iPods and computers. It's refreshing to see a 2year old pedal around on this thing with a smile plastered on her face. Here's to being young and enjoying simplicity! If you'd like this piece, email here but please assure me that it will go to a good home.

Folding Side Table/Tray

$140

A lovely little well designed table. The folding tapered legs snap right into the frame, but this thing is so well built that you could use it as a small coffee table and never know it was meant to fold up and be stored away. Measures aprox 12L"x24W"x 13H" Email about it here.

Offi "Mag" Table

SOLD

Seems like a million versions of these popped up everywhere in the last few years. A contemporary, mid century inspired design. This one is the Offi version, designed by Eric Pfeiffer- offered here in Walnut. In good condition.

Industrial Cole Arm Chair

$125

In fantastic condition, manufactured by Cole. Get it here.

Metal Tables

$150-$200

I just acquired a huge lot of industrial task tables. Many different sizes/colors/designs/conditions. They are mostly side and coffee table size, and all have fantastic patina. Let me know what you are interested in, or just come by the showroom and see what I have! Email for an appointment here.

Set of 5 Industrial Folding Chairs

$425

A wonderful set of chairs. Steel frames, with comfortable upholstered seats. They fold, but you'd never know when you were sitting in them! Made by Krueger in Wisconson a long time ago. Email here if you have any questions.

Mid Century Sectional Sofa

SOLD

This has actually been my sofa for the last 3 years. I love it, but I am redecorating the apartment, and I have to make room for some new pieces. I'm interested in getting this into new hands pretty quickly, so I am pricing it very low. The springs are a bit worn out, as is the upholstery. This would a great purchase for someone with kids or a pet (I have a dog) who wants a beautiful sofa. It would also be a fantastic reupholstery project.

Black Naugahyde Sofa

SOLD

Clean lines, walnut frame, buttery soft Naugahyde upholstery, and fantastic condition. 77" long. The restoration was a S/R and Severely Vintage collaboration!

Eero Saarinen Executive Sidechair for Knoll

$275

So so so so comfortable. Gray on wheels. Height and tilt adjustable.
Email here here.

White Steel Cabinet

$225*
I decided to strip this down to raw stainless steel. It's now a work in progress. If you are interested you can still email and I will let you know when it's done!

Paul McCobb Planner Group Chair

$195

A classic and beautiful armchair, available here in black. In good condition with slight patina. Makes me miss this one. Email about it here.

Wow! I mean it's a great chair and all, but.....

Thanks to everyone who came out and said hi at the Carroll Park Flea Market. What a beautiful day!

Flea Market in Carroll Gardens

Nat Farbman for LIFE, 1949

Paris and Flea Markets. Can this photo get any more romantic?

Sit and Read (along with Severely Vintage) will be at the annual Carroll Park Flea Market tomorrow from 10am-5pm (Saturday 5/30). I'm continuing my Spring Cleaning Sale, with new additions and deeper mark downs. I'm talking $60 and $75 Eames chairs people! Get there early! To all you Ft Greeners, I'll be back at Brooklyn Flea soon. I haven't forgotten about you!

“I want my furniture to be touched, to be sat upon, to be eaten upon, whatever.”
Sam Maloof January 24, 1916 - May 21, 2009, RIP

White Ottoman

SOLD
Simple design. White Naugahyde, light wood (removable) legs.

Mid Century Slat Bench/Coffee table

SOLD

Classic. There is another shot of it in action here.

Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Chair

SOLD

After joining the Knoll Design Development group in 1952 Petitt spent years working under Bertoia and Saarenin learning and developing bentwood process. In 1965 the 1005 chair was introduced using these techniques to give the chair it's dramatic lines. Offered in here in a walnut frame with original Knoll upholstery- a beautiful chair.

For some reason I seem to be getting a ton of orange furniture in lately. This chair would be a great match for this sofa.

Mid Century Sofa

$895

A perfect condition mid-century Naugahyde sofa. 6' long. Walnut legs. Charming color. Comfortable! Your search is over.Get it.

Mid Century Sidetable

SOLD

Two-tier. Walnut with veneer. Classic and charming.

Early American Vegetable Bin

SOLD

Nice and simple construction on this farmhouse vegetable bin. Would make an excellent small bookshelf, or use it to display a collection, or as a bedside table. Porcelain pulls, well patinaed oak frame, chicken wire door covers.

Showroom photo.

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs

SOLD

A wonderfully simple set of dining chairs. Seats have been reupholstered in some brand spanking new Naugahyde. Looks like they've never been sat in, save for a small (1/2") tear in one of the seats.

Early American Dresser

SOLD

Probably walnut ca. 1930's. Classic simple styling and profile. Great patina and grain. Would add a nice element of warmth to some industrial pieces, like this chair. Dresser measures 35" tall and 38" wide.

Deco Arm Chair

SOLD

Like I mentioned earlier this week, I don't really get to into the whole Deco thing too often, but this piece is beautiful. Probably manufactured in the late 40's I can't believe how good the condition is. It must have been one of those chairs that your grandmother covered in plastic and would only let guests sit on. It's all about the details.

Cosco Industrial Task Chair

SOLD

This one has been around the showroom for a while. It used to be paired with a medical rolling desk, but the person that bought it had "too many chairs already". She should see my apartment. These things are great. They would last through a nuclear fall out.

Art Deco Waterfall Wardrobe

SOLD

I don't really delve into the Deco movement too much on Sit and Read, but I have two really nice pieces for you this week that I just couldn't pass up. First is this beautiful wardrobe ca. early 50's. Perfect for the apartment without a closet, or for the fashionista that has used up all available closet space and needs a little bit more. The details on this thing need to be seen in person to appreciate. Hand carved pulls, waterfall front, and incredible grain patterns. But nothing too ornate, which is what usually prevents me for scooping up Deco pieces when I see them. I made a few structural repairs so this thing is now quite sturdy. There areplenty of dings that give it nice character, and an inexpensive price. Measures 5' tall.

Brimfield!

Opening day of the 2009 Brimfield season was a blast. I was out there at 7am this morning picking some gems for the blog. I am now back in Brooklyn with a truck full of treasures, which means lots of updates over the next two weeks. Of course you are welcome to make a showroom appointment before items are posted to get first pick!

Walnut Arm Chair

SOLD

This one is sort of a repost. So many people asked to split up this set that I finally did last weekend, so this chair is being offered by it's lonesome.

Danish Teak Credenza

SOLD

In perfect condition- not a scratch to be seen. I just gave it a fresh coat of teak oil, and it really makes the grain pop. There is nothing like teak. Measures 60" long x 20" deep x 34" high. Comes with two adjustable shelves.

A Great Chair

I love(d) this chair.

Steelcase Side Chair

$65

Ca. late 60's early 70's. Wire steel base with orange plastic seat/back. Email here.

Antique Globe

$150
Ca. 1950's. Questions? Interested? email here.

Danish Vase Set

$150 for the set

Beautiful.

Email here.

Eames Shell Chair for Herman Miller, H Base

SOLD

Blue. Fiberglass is well worn (in my opinion a good thing) and the shock mounts and glides are in excellent condition (a great thing).

Mid Century Ottoman

SOLD

This would pair perfectly the blue armchair that I posted a few weeks ago. In fact they go so well together, I'll give you 10% off if you buy both! Measures 27" wide x 20" deep x 15" tall.

SX 70 Short Film by Charles and Ray Eames

A wonderful short film made by Charles and Ray Eames about the iconic sx70 camera made in 1972 by Polaroid. Enjoy!

Teak Nesting Buckets

SOLD

Kitchen? Bath? Desktop? Bookshelf? your choice.

Serving Cart / Shelving Unit

SOLD

Display your collection, store your books, serve your dinner guests, pour your liquor, or roll your small TV around the living room. Multi-function and mid century charm. Are you seeing those casters? (those teak nesting buckets are for sale as well! they'll be up later today).

Mid Century Solid Walnut Lamp

$150

I am very picky about my lamps. I don't really like metal unless it's old and simple. Driftwood lamps look goofy, and more often than not other wood lamps have some obnoxious carving of an ornate animal or something. Not this one. It's simple and beautiful. Sculpted from a solid piece of walnut into 20" tall piece of cylindrical beauty. (no shade included) Email here.

Mid Century Stool

SOLD

A perfect accent piece. Orange faux-leather upholstery with black walnut legs. Measures about a foot tall.

Cadbury Cr-Eames Lounge Chair

Janelle who does Foodleberties, came by the showroom to pick up her new nightstand this week, and I've been a little obsessed with her blog ever since- so I decided to have a little photoshp fun myself!Ladies and gentlemen I give you the Cadbury Cr-Eames Lounge chair. So I guess this is Fooditure? Happy Wednesday. More (real) postings coming before the weekend!

Eames Rocker for Herman Miller

SOLD

I've been holding off on this one for a while because I really like the way it turned out after a little refinishing and loved having it around the studio. Original mid-production white fiberglass armshell mounted to a reproduction steel wire rocker base with walnut runners. The fiberglass has been refinished with a coat of Penetrol, which simultaneously protects it and gives it a nice glow.

Mid Century American Nightstand, Walnut

SOLD

Cute little guy. Walnut with veneer.

TAX DAY SALE!

Staffer opening incoming tax returns, working at her sorting desk (Tingle table, named after inventor) at IRS processing ctr. Date Conversion Branch.
via Life archives

Who knew there was a piece of furniture created for the sole purpose of sorting tax papers?

To ease some of your troubles on this dreaded day I have added some items to the SALE list. I will also be offering FREE curbside delivery (within NYC) for any purchases made before Friday. What better to spend your refund on than a nice new chair for your living room? Have a happy Tax Day!

Industrial Drillpress Table

SOLD

I've been tracking down a lot of industrial furniture lately. I found this piece in Pennsylvania a few weeks ago and fell in love with it. Probably dates back to the early mid century, and has a beautiful and unique patina. The silhouette of the drill press, and the tongue and groove joinery gives this piece wonderful character. Aprox 36" tall x 16" w. Wood, 4 drawers, and steel framing. Would work great as a kitchen piece!

Early American (though made in Yugoslavia, ha!) Folding Chairs

$175/pair ON SALE $100

The perfect wood folding chairs. Early American feel, though they have a stamp that says made in Yugoslavia, which means they are probably produced in the early 60's (American and Scandinavian furniture makers outsourced alot of production to Eastern Euroupe in the 60's to cut costs) . These chairs are well patinaed and in excellent structural condition. Email here.

Pair of Mid Century Walnut Armchairs

SOLD

A matching pair of mid century arm chairs is quite a rarity. These are in excellent condition, with black vinyl upholstery and walnut frames. Frames are well constructed with beautiful dowel-thru details. Rubber straps are replaced with nylon and will not wear out.

Eames for Herman Miller Blue Arm Shell

SOLD

This armshell is upholstered in blue fabric and is in excellent condition. Mounted to an H base with all glides intact.

Mid Century (Lonely) Dining Chair

SOLD

Mid century American walnut dining chair with charming green vinyl upholstery. In excellent condition.

Mid Century Credenza/Dresser

SOLD

Measures 72"w x 34"t with eleven drawers. If you can't store all of your clothes in here, you probably should get rid of some of them.

(a lonely) Danish Dining Chair

SOLD

What happens to the other dining chairs in these sets? It's like socks in the laundry. This is an identical chair to the one I posted over the summer, except this one is painted black. This chair was once painted white and then red, and has the patina to prove it. Danish makers mark on underside.

Blue Danish Armchair

$350

A very beautifully constructed and solid piece of furniture. Upholstery (vinyl) is in excellent condition, and is so buttery soft it feels like leather. Teak wood has excellent patina. I might keep this one!

here.

NEW FLEA MARKET TODAY! (and every first Sunday)

Hello S/R readers. I am back from vacation, and have some new items for you this week. Come get a sneak preview at the new Max Fish flea market today from noon 'till 6. I'll also be DJing some lazy Sunday rhythms with Gabe. This little flea will be happening the first Sunday of the month through the summer. Come say hi!

me and gabe on the 1's and 2's:

VACATION! 100 POSTINGS!

via Flickr

I just realized that the Saarenin chairs where my 100th post! Congratulations to me. Good time to take a vacation. Feel free to email over the next few weeks for appointments after the 27th! [sitandreadfurniture -at- g mail -dot- com].

Black Leather Club Chair ca 1950's

SOLD

This chair has a significant presence. Excellent piece to anchor the corner of a room. Simple lines and profile. The leather is in excellent condition, chair is extremely comfortable. For reading the Sunday Times. All of it.

Pair of Saarinen Chairs

SOLD

Got to love the Saarenin chair. These black and blue side version are in excellent condition.

Updates. Vacation!

Designer Alexis Andreef showing how racket and chair are strung. Yale Joel for Life magazine, March 1953

-My saviors, Woods, are rescuing me from another brutal NY winter and taking me on tour for two weeks to SXSW, so S/R will be closed for appointments 3/15-3/27.

-I have lots of new stuff on the way. Some Saarenin chairs, an Eames rocker, and armchairs armchairs armchairs!

-I've had the very good fortune of having a seamstress move in across the hall from the show room, which means there will be lots of reupholstered gems on the blog from now on! Time to start sourcing fabric...

-Thanks to everyone that has come out the the DUMBO market in the last few weeks to say hi. It's always nice to put faces to emails. Jeremy and I will be back in April. We are also starting up a new market at the lovely Lower East Side drinking establishment, Max Fish, on the first Sunday of every month. We did it last week and it was tons of fun, come out on April 5th!

Teak Armchair

$295

I have so many armchairs right now! This one is particularly beautiful, made of solid teak with original upholstery. At some point someone (not me) replaced the rubber straps on the seat with nylon straps, so this chair will last a very long time. Any questions, please email here.

Cabin Modern Walnut Rocker

SOLD (I miss it already)

Jeremy calls this chair "Cabin Modern". A beautiful Danish Modern silhouette with original vintage plaid upholstery (even comes with a matching throw pillow!). The high back makes this a very comfortable napping chair. A truly fantastic piece of furniture.

Mid Century American Walnut Principals Desk- ON SALE

SOLD

Gorgeous walnut grain and pulls on this Early-Mid Century desk. The right side has three impeccably constructed (and functional) drawers, and a writing slide. The left side has a retractable typewriting table that can also be used as an extra writing surface. Measures about 55"wide.

Mid Century Walnut Armchair

SOLD

I have alot of armchairs right now, so keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks! This particular one has a gorgeous profile, and stunning goldenrod upholstery that is in great shape. This chair was a little shaky when I found it, so I made a few repairs and it is now solid as a rock.

Teak Daybed

SOLD

Finding the right sofa is tough. Luckily I've done all the leg work for you. A beautifully constructed, classic profile 1950's daybed frame with arms, which is a rarity. The webbing was replaced sometime ago (not by me), and the upholstery has been cleaned and is in great condition so this thing will last you many many more years.

Lehigh-Leopold Walnut Credenza

SOLD

Lehigh-Leopold was an American furniture company in the that made high quality office furniture in the 50's. Offered here is a classic mid-century profile that would work well in an office as well as a home. The walnut-veneered top is in good condition, and the chromed steel frame shines like a star. With eight sliding drawers (4 file sized, and 4 smaller ones). This piece is quite heavy, and as always delivery is available!

Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk

SOLD

A beautiful and simple piece with three drawers (the bottom two pulls on the left are actually just a single drawer) and a sexy legs!

Eames Stacking set

SOLD

Early production (pre-HM emblem, stamped 1958) stacking set. White, Blue-Gray, 2 Orange. In good condition. All original shocks (wide base), but there are some glides missing. Some minor rust on the bases.

Mid Century Sidetable

SOLD

A beautiful table with a floating second level/drawer and interesting details.

Westclock Baby Bens

$60 each or $100 for the pair

As featured in our photo from the New York Times. A pair of alarm clocks from Westclock's iconic line, Baby Ben. Wouldn't one of these look fantastic on your new desk? Email about these here.

Depression Era Antique Mirror

SOLD

A beautiful mirror in good condition ca 1930's. Some character wear to the walnut frame, the mirror it self has a slight tarnish towards the bottom which really gives the piece that antique presence. Nice details and wood joinery too. Aprox 20"wide x 30" tall.

Mid Century Walnut Stool

SOLD

A great little accent piece. Wood is walnut, upholstery is vinyl. 16" tall 19"wide.

Paul McCobb Planner Group Chair

SOLD (makes me sad, but it went to a good home)

Designed for the Winchedon Furniture company in the early 1950's McCobb's Planner group became one of the best selling and most iconic furniture designs of the early Mid Century period.

Another great 'cabin modern' piece, this chair has a gorgeous rustic patina. It really calls to mind the American Shaker designs that were an obvious influence on McCobb. The wedge joinery on the legs makes these chairs virtually indestructible and this one is in excellent shape.

Mid Century Novel Writing Desk

SOLD

This beauty has incredible lines. Too often a desk feels to heavy in a room, especially one this large and dark- but this desk somehow seems to float. When I spotted it at estate that it came from, I thought that it was a dining table. The hidden drawers are a nice touch. This is the kind of desk for writing that novel you've been thinking about for the last 20 years. Aprox measurements are 48"w x 36" d.
*Desk Lamp is also STILL available for $100

Eames Shell Chair for Herman Miller, H Base

SOLD

Fairly early production in a charming (and quite rare) Lemon Yellow. Chair has visible fibers and all (original) shock mounts are intact. Chrome H-Base in good condition with all (original) glides intact. I can't seem to keep these in stock lately!

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor

SOLD

Clean and simple. Slat seat and back chair on a metal base by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. I wish I had a set.

DUMBO Market, New York Times, New Pieces

Robert Wright for the New York Times

Thanks to everyone that came out to the DUMBO market this past weekend. It always takes me a few days to recover, so I am just getting around to posting some of the new items I had on preview at the market. More to come this week (a Leigh Leopold Credenza, chairs chairs chairs always more chairs, etc...)

There's a great article about the DUMBO Market written by the inimitable and hilarious Mike Albo (aka The Underminer) in the Style section of the Times today. Be sure to check it out. There's even a photo of Jeremy holding one of the Baby Ben clocks that I sold this weekend (see above).

Stay tuned, lot's of new pieces coming out of the shop this week!

Charles Pollock for Knoll

SOLD

Charles Pollock's classic 1965 Executive Chair for Knoll. Offered here in a soft gray wool upholstery (I also have one in black leather here). Perfect condition. Ca. 1970.

Rolling Medical Desk and Cosco Task Chair

SOLD

A wonderfully compact desk set perfect for a laptop workstation. Both the desk and chair are on wheels, for total mobility. Desk measures 14"d x 26"w, and the chair is fully adjustable. Both in excellent condition.

Eero Saarinen at home

via Life

I love this photo. I wish I could life in this room.

Eames for Herman Miller Stacking Set

SOLD

A wonderful early production set of stacking chairs in Lemon, Orange, Brown, and White. All shocks and glides are in excellent condition. Check out the video I posted a few weeks ago about how these chairs were originally made.

Leather Mid Century Lounge Chair

SOLD
Very comfy leather armchair on a rocking swivel base. Excellent condition.

Eero Saarinen Coffee table

SOLD

“The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestful world,” explained Saarinen. “I wanted to clear up the slum of legs.” I think that says it all. Designed in 1956, and produced by DWR in the early 00's, this signed marble top version is in perfect condition.

Updates!

Jens Risom Prefab House via TimeLife/Google and ReferenceLibrary

First, I'd like to say "Hi" to all of our new visitors. In the last few days Remodelista and alittlehoney were both kind enough to post some photos of mine. Big thanks to them.

Jeremy and I will be at the DUMBO Vintage Market this weekend. It's the soft opening of the Brooklyn Flea pop up across the street, so that means PUPUSAS!!!! It's worth the trip Down Under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Overpass just for those, but after you are done eating, come say hello, and check out The Severely Vintage Sit and Read Combo Shop Version 2!

Mid Century Love Seat

SOLD

There is no other way to describe this armless loveseat than cute. Probably dates to the early 60's and was reupholstered at some point in a dark blue/navy plush fabric. Surprisingly comfortable for it's vintage.

Eames for Herman Miller Arm Shell

SOLD

Black padded/upholstered on an H Base, in near mint condition. Not a scratch to be seen.

Pair of Mid Century Dining Chairs (Reupholstered!)

SOLD

I blogged these chairs a while back with the terrible fabric that I found them with. When I went to reupholster them, I discovered that someone had covered up this stunningly beautiful goldenrod fabric. I guess it's actually lucky they did, because it kept the fabric in fantastic condition. Someone bought the third chair at the DUMBO Antiques Market this weekend, so they are being reoffered as a pair.

Eero Saarinen Executive chair for Knoll

SOLD

Designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen. A classic chair on a rolling swivel/tilt base (with rare chrome casters) in grey wool upholstery. Very very very comfortable chair.

Steel Cabinet

SOLD

This thing is huge. 8' tall, huge. Was used as coat storage, but can be adapted with some simple shelving to make a nice bookcase. The corners are a little beat up, but overall a nice piece. Priced to move! As always, delivery available.