Outskirts Vintage

Outskirts Vintage Everyone’s heard the old adage, “they don’t make them like they used to"... FACT.

Everyone’s heard the old adage, “they don’t make them like they used to.” Well, this is never truer than when it comes to furniture. For this reason we seek to salvage, reinvigorate, and find good homes for the quality furnishings of yesteryear. Please consider adopting one of our cheerful vintage pieces, and buck the flat-pack, warehouse ruts that so easily ensnare the masses. We operate by appointment only, but we’re easy to find right here on the Outskirts of Chicago.

Sold…Vintage teak executive desk with built-in shelving across front, 6x drawers (2x lockable w/ original keys). Presuma...
08/25/2024

Sold…Vintage teak executive desk with built-in shelving across front, 6x drawers (2x lockable w/ original keys). Presumably Danish , but piece is unmarked and maker unknown. Minor damage and veneer wear/burn on top.

Very sturdy, handsome and highly functional. Measures 57w x 29d x 28h.

Lane Perception 38” dia. coffee table. 15” high, solid wood construction with original finish. Manufactured 1962. Use as...
11/06/2021

Lane Perception 38” dia. coffee table. 15” high, solid wood construction with original finish. Manufactured 1962. Use as-is or refinish.

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Sold…Pair of tube frame Brno Chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1930) for Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Repub...
09/21/2021

Sold…Pair of tube frame Brno Chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1930) for Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic. The Brno Chair is celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines and meticulous attention to detail. The chairs feature a cantilevered design, tubular chrome frames, padded seats and backs in original black vinyl upholstery. Production date unknown. Good to excellent condition. Dimensions (each): 31"H (17” seat height) x 23"D x22W.

Sold...Mid-Century Modern small Lane Acclaim-series End Table with the classic dove tail design. The popular line of fu...
07/12/2021

Sold...Mid-Century Modern small Lane Acclaim-series End Table with the classic dove tail design. The popular line of furnishings was designed in the late 1950’s by Andre Bus for the Lane Furniture Company of Alta Vista, Virginia. Well built, sturdy table with handsome design details and great patina. All original finishes, Excellent vintage condition. Production dates to 1961. Dimensions: 18" wide, 18" long, 14.5" tall

Sold...Johnson Carper Mid Century Highboy Dresser - features 4 upper drawers with sculptural wood pulls, a deeper lower ...
03/06/2021

Sold...Johnson Carper Mid Century Highboy Dresser - features 4 upper drawers with sculptural wood pulls, a deeper lower drawer with w/ after-market pulls. Solid construction w/ dovetailed joints, durable Formica top, and new hairpin legs.

Sold…Set of six (6) newly reupholstered Brno Chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1930) for his renowned Tugendh...
10/13/2020

Sold…Set of six (6) newly reupholstered Brno Chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1930) for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic. The Brno Chair is celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines and meticulous attention to detail. The chairs feature a cantilevered design, tubular chrome frames, padded seats and backs in a fresh yellow upholstery fabric. Timeless design will add a pop of color to any interior. Production date unknown. Will not separate. Dimensions (each): 31"H (17” seat height) x 23"D x22W

Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Rowe$1,600 (firm)A stunning, fully restored and reupholstered lounge chair and o...
10/01/2020

Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Rowe
$1,600 (firm)
A stunning, fully restored and reupholstered lounge chair and ottoman by Rowe Furniture. Circa 1967. Featuring all new foam w/ new navy/white patterned upholstery and sculptural walnut accents in the style of Adrian Pearsall.

Chair: 33.5" H x 30" W x 32" D
Ottoman: 14" H x 22" W x 16" D

Sold…Classic mid-century Thonet lounge chair with bentwood arms and new vibrant blue upholstery w/ foam. A great accent ...
10/01/2020

Sold…Classic mid-century Thonet lounge chair with bentwood arms and new vibrant blue upholstery w/ foam. A great accent / statement chair similar in style to Saarinen’s ‘Grasshopper Chair’. Very comfortable and high enough back to rest your head for most! Solid wood construction, spring framing, excellent quality and condition overall. Dimensions: 24ʺW × 29”D × 42ʺH

Sold...Iron and split reed cafe table and chairs designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard (tags intact) circa 1950’s...
02/24/2020

Sold...Iron and split reed cafe table and chairs designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard (tags intact) circa 1950’s. Set is in excellent vintage condition with beautiful canning details on the table and chair backs. Chair feature original vinyl upholstery, glass table top in excellent condition.

Table Dimensions: 26” diameter, 30” tall.
Chair Dimensions (each):16” wide, 16” deep, 33” tall. Seat height of 18”

Matched pair of 'Martz’ lamps model M41. Designed by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in Veedersburg, IN. The M...
10/14/2019

Matched pair of 'Martz’ lamps model M41. Designed by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios in Veedersburg, IN. The Martzs’ lamps were exhibited in the Museum Of Modern Art for exceptional form, quality and craftsmanship. These Model M41 lamps feature a natural clay surface highlighted by gloss blue glazed incised detailing, a gloss glazed blue top surface, walnut necks and decorative walnut finials. Both lamps including wiring in excellent condition. Lamps are unsigned. Shades not included. Dimensions upon request.

$800/pair

Vintage, armless Executive Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Features open back design w/ adjustable seat heigh...
07/23/2019

Vintage, armless Executive Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Features open back design w/ adjustable seat height atop a 4-star rolling base w/ hard casters. Original factory tag intact. Upholstery is a beige/tan vinyl in fair/good condition with signs of wear consistent with age and use (see images). Dimensions: 31.5”H x 17”D x 22”W.

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