Stores in Seattle that Stock all the Midcentury Modern Stunners
Where to score your Eames, Nelson and Starck in Seattle
By Shannon O'Leary and Ali Brownrigg May 22, 2014
This article originally appeared in the May 2014 issue of Seattle magazine.
!–paging_filter–pAs well as a comely collection of contemporary modern pieces—from Blu Dot to Kartell—Chartreuse Modern (Belltown, 2609 First Ave.; 877.328.4844; a href=”http://www.chartreusemodern.com” target=”_blank”chartreusemodern.com/a) shows an eclectic field of midcentury pieces, from accessories, such as a sky-blue Holmegaard vase carafe ($159), to chairs, such as an Eero Saarinen–designed side chair ($325), still bearing its Knoll production sticker.brbrThe mid-mod masters—Eames, Nelson and Starck—are well represented at Design Within Reach (Belltown, 1918 First Ave.; 206.443.9900; a href=”http://www.dwr.com” target=”_blank”dwr.com/a), but it keeps enriching its inventory, including a new iteration of Jean Prouvé’s sturdy, two-toned standard chair ($995). brbrFamed as a repository for lights and hardware of all eras, Rejuvenation (SoDo, 2910 First Ave., 206.382.1901; a href=”http://www.rejuvenation.com” target=”_blank”rejuvenation.com/a. Also in Portland.) has a very nice midcentury mashup, from authentic Moe teardrop pendants ($275) to mod–style wire chairs ($299) and the Mad Men–esque Pike leather-and-chrome armchair ($1,595). Also of note: In March, it launched a new bath collection line with more than 100 items. brbrSpace Oddity Vintage Furniture (Ballard, 5318 22nd Ave. NW; 206.331.8054) runs the mid-mod gamut from playful Burke tulip chairs to a sleek steelcase Parsons table ($295). brbrThe shop is literally slim, but Ten 22 Home’s (Fremont, 4258 Fremont Ave. N; 206.457.5728;a href=”http://www.ten22home.com” target=”_blank” ten22home.com/a) supply of Scandinavian and Danish midcentury furniture seems endless. Recent acquisitions include rare rattan barstools ($350 each) by Mary Beatrice Bloch and an Arne Norell Ari lounge chair ($2,300). brbrHead to Homestead (Madrona, 829 29th Ave.; 206.588.5519; a href=”http://www.homesteadseattle.com” target=”_blank”homesteadseattle.com/a), for vintage, Art Deco and midcentury industrial furniture and art, lovingly curated by husband-and-wife duo Michele and Ryan Tansey, who curate their finds in situ on the first floor of their home and welcome shoppers by appointment only. Expect to find a stellar collection of chairs, from wingbacks to Chesterfields (from $325), as well as benches and footstools (from $195) reupholstered by the couple themselves./p
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