Category: Shoppin’ and Junkin’

Dual Medicine Cabinets

I just happened to see the Costco, yes, Costco, bath series they’ve been touting and while I love the double vanity..the price is on par with any other big box with weeks to wait for delivery.  Their version of the Decolav wall cabinet however seems worth a second look.  I’ve seen the Decolav range in price from $580-$805. The Costco version is $280.  So who knew you could buy a gallon of pancake syrup and and your bathroom cabinet in one place?  Craaaazy…

Costco $280
Decolav $700

Everything’s Coming Up Roses

Cruising through the Scandinavian Design Center site today I saw a fun budget piece called the Roses stool.  Designed by Peter Johansen, it is a glossy red lacquered wire stool suitable for both indoor and out….not a “unitasker”!  $106 in US Currency. It could also work as a side table with a piece of acrylic or stone on top…

$106 @ Scandinavian Design Center
$106 @ Scandinavian Design Center

Identity Crisis

I found this little gem at the flea market a few weeks back and in trying to research it, came up with very little.  I was quite surprised..it’s not exactly high end, so I figured it was mass produced…but haven’t found a peep online or in my books.  Manufacturer Jonken in Maspeth, New York.    US Patent # 2852221.  The leg was supposedly patented in September 1958 by someone named Steiner.    The class is 248/188.  That’s about all I could find.

The underside of the top is MDF and the glossy top is plastic or resin with a faux Mother of Pearl look.  Oh well.  It may remain a mystery, but my $15 bargain is very happy in its new home.

Stayin’ Glassy

As always, I acknowledge the sin against art when I feature knock-offs.  Moving on…

For those, like myself, who have always loved the gorgeous Giogali chandelier, your bargain has arrived.  Designed by the Italian architect Angelo Mangiarotti in 1967, it is a timeless classic.  Z Gallerie has taken it upon themselves to create their own version for only $299. No,  these are not handblown Murano glass links…if they were, it wouldn’t cost only $299!   That said,  I saw one in store and it does cast beautiful light through the glass much like the original does.