PLEASE NOTE: The showroom will be CLOSED this Sunday 2/15 and Monday 2/16 for President’s Day. The building will be closed so, therefore, FG will also be closed.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but please shop our online inventory on both days for an additional 18% off! Use coupon code: FOURSCORE.
New to the Furnish Green showroom is this Mid Century Bent Wood and Cane Rocker. It’s the very same chair style in which Audrey Hepburn rocks away her sorrows in the film “Sabrina.” Now you can rock with the class and elegance displayed by the very poised Audrey!
For our most exciting Dwellings excursion yet, we take you to Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn. We stepped off the subway, turned the corner onto Stuyvesant Avenue and, as strangers to this part of BK, were surprised to find rows of beautiful brownstones! Our hosts explained to us that Bed-Stuy claims the highest concentration of pre-war brownstones in all of NYC. And the home of Byron and Bee definitely does this neighborhood justice.
Bed-Stuy is a historic Brooklyn neighborhood, and their house represents a unique history of its own. Built in 1891, it was first owned by a German family with the last name Fuehrer; they later changed their name to “something like Fulton” for obvious reasons. The second owners lived there from 1930-1997 at which point, the house was purchased by an artist and used primarily as a photography space. During Byron and Bee’s first viewing of the house, the place was overrun by half-naked male models and kittens; probably a selling point.
The house became theirs. Byron and Bee moved to Brooklyn, after spending 10 years in London where Bee worked as a writer and Byron as a research professor at the University College London. While they describe their London flat as much more modern, they wanted the items that would inhabit their new home to match the Victorian style of the space. There are original ornate details everywhere, including 5 fireplaces, original windows and accordion style shutters, narrow dark wood staircases, large door frames, beautiful floor-to-ceiling crown molding, hardwood flooring that is unique in each room and Lincrusta-covered walls—a beautiful textured paintable wall-covering that was very popular during the Victorian era.
Entering the four-floor brownstone is truly like stepping back in time. Byron and Bee, eager to maintain this time warp, are changing as little as possible of the home’s construction, while of course bringing things up to code, as demanded by the city.
The living room. The trunk featured above is the trunk that Bee’s great grandmother used when illegally entering the country from Finland. As a result, the family does not know their true last name, but at least they have the trunk.
Every room has its own unique identity, but there are a few that really stand out. Walk into the main bathroom of the house, and instantly feel like an entire day could be spent there. With the soft blue light, giant claw foot tub, and darling wall tiles with pastel floral details, it is simply lovely. Although Byron and Bee would have loved to keep the original bright blue (and probably lead-filled) paint on the walls, a good deal of work had to be done to this room to prevent a variety of code violations. Despite the changes, it’s a truly romantic space.
Head downstairs to the kitchen where large windows face out to the backyard; the previous owner planted a perennial garden, making the room well-lit and serene. A bright red 1950s Chambers stove, restored to good working order by “Carlita the Stove Lady,” grabs your immediate attention. The couple’s favorite Furnish Green piece, a Hoosier kitchen cupboard from the turn of the century, also resides here. Made of oak wood, it has plentiful cabinet space and a built-in flour sifter, complementing the space and its vintage kitchen companions.
Byron and Bee certainly are educated home-owners, with a great knowledge of their home, the neighborhood and its inhabitants. They also provided a wealth of interesting asides to keep us enthralled for the entirety of our visit. It’s an amazing space so take a look at what’s going on in the rest of the house!
The master bedroom with FG chair and nightstand.
Guest room with petite school desk and chair.
Bee’s office with FG chair.
Byron’s office with FG chair and Venetian screen.
Dining room with FG dining chairs and industrial floor fan.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this installment of our Dwellings series! Stay tuned for future posts, and email us at furnishgreen@gmail.com for a chance to have your space featured!
If you don’t already know, Furnish Green has a selection of vintage vinyl. We try to keep our inventory stocked with clean records graded from Good to Very Good. Our showroom carries a wide variety of genres including Rock, Country, Rap, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Soundtracks, and Disco.
The prices are very reasonable with a dollar section of assorted genres as well. We want our customers to be able to enjoy the classics without spending an arm and a leg. There is a lot planned for this year on the website and showroom, as far as records go. The idea is to carry more vinyl, have working and affordable vintage audio for sale, and a music column on our blog showcasing records in our store you may not be familiar with. Stay tuned for more details!
If you or someone you know has old vinyl and wants to donate or sell, we now buy collections of any of the genres mentioned above. You can reach out to us via furnishgreen@gmail.com, attn: Tim.
We’re doing something a bit different for the new year and taking the FG show on the road. Artists and Fleas of Brooklyn extended their indoor flea market to a large venue in Chelsea Market (the old Nabisco Factory on 15th St. and 10th Ave.), and we’ll be hosting a small pop-up version of the FG showroom with them from February 2 through the 15th. The pop-up will bring us down to street level for a couple of weeks and will feature an exclusive curated selection of accent pieces and home decor items.
We would love to see you there, whether you’re popping by to do some shopping or simply passing through to say hello. So come on out!
As Winter sets in, and the city starts to freeze over, we take you down to Georgia for our latest Dwellings installment. Richards has been a Furnish Green regular for about 2 years now, and he has acquired an eclectic bunch of items for his permanent residence in New York as well as for his charming rental home in Savannah, known as the Jingle Bells Square House. He currently resides in Nyack, New York and has always got his eye on the Furnish Green site. Richards provided a brief account of his experience with Furnish Green:
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My wife and I have bought regularly and frequently from Furnish Green’s always interesting supply of carefully chosen objects and furniture. The pieces that we have acquired over several years appear in most of the rooms in our home.
We have a house in Savannah, GA that we have restored and furnished as a short-term vacation rental. We will stay there ourselves for some of the colder northeast winter. It is important to us that the house furnishings are eclectic and comfortable (like Savannah) – and that the overall result also be striking and unusual – a mixture of new and old.
The Living Room has a very comfortable sofa that becomes a fold-out queen size sofa-bed. We had it made in North Carolina by Rowe Furniture, with an “Air Dream” mattress – one that you would actually be happy sleeping on. We knew that there needed to be surfaces in proximity to the sofa and two upholstered chairs for drinks, magazines, etc. Since whatever we got would have to be moved around to use the sofa-bed a conventional coffee table didn’t seem like a good idea. Instead, we collected several interesting small tables from Furnish Green and put them in a group. They can be moved around individually as needed, or returned to their “community”.
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Richards has effectively utilized FG’s stock of petite tables and unique accent pieces. His home features assorted decorative items such as a board of mounted knots, a pair of cranes made from bone, some rustic baskets, a pair of ice skates, and various light fixtures and mirrors. Purchasing almost exclusively from our website, we at Furnish Green are always eager to see what quirky knick knack Richards will purchase next. You can view more photos and gather information about renting the Jingle Bells Square House here.
We hope you enjoyed this Dwellings trip down to Savannah, Georgia! Stay tuned for future posts, and email us at furnishgreen@gmail.com if you’d like us to feature your space!
Hi all,
Today, December 31st, the Furnish Green showroom will be closing at 6PM. And tomorrow, January 1st, we will be closed all day. But check out our New Year New Stuff Sale this Friday!
Happy New Year from the Furnish Green Team!
This holiday season we decided to bring you a handful of curated wish lists from some friends who have an eye for design. Enjoy!
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Casey’s Wish List
Casey DeBois, an interior designer for Homepolish, is a great supporter of Furnish Green, purchasing pieces not only for clients but for herself as well. She has put together her personal Furnish Green Christmas list to share with all of us. Some strong and beautifully designed pieces with a couple of fun quirky items mixed in:
1. Tufted Mustard Button Ottoman – “I could collect chairs and this one is small – so it’s ok. The yellow/brass combo is great and it is good for flexible seating, when you have company over.”
2. Chromcraft Creamsicle and Chrome Bench Settee – “I’ve been pitching this to everyone. These would look great in a small office waiting area, or an entry area of a home. Pair with a great wall covering or accent wall.”
3. Set of 4 Mid Century Knoll Wire Chairs – “KNOLL Chairs! Great classic timeless design, can easily re-do cushions and restore if needed.”
4. Mid Century Ridged 9-Drawer Dresser – “This. I love this piece and think it would be best in a bedroom or living room area, above it I would install an interesting gallery wall.”
5. Ivory Bush Coral – “This is great for bookcase styling. You can use as a chic bookend or you can display on top of pile of flat books.”
6. Peter the Tiger – “This is just awesome. I would maybe put it in my entry area, along side an umbrella holder. I think it would be fun to come home to Peter; he’s definitely more of a watch guard then my dog, Tuck.”
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Danielle’s Wish List
Danielle Arps, recently launched her own interior design firm and has been utilizing the FG inventory in a variety of design projects. She has provided us with some of her favorite pieces this holiday season. A mix of furniture and charming accents pieces, all with the potential to be great gifts. Take a look:
1. Danish Modern Style Peach Vinyl Armchair
2. Rustic Primitive Mexican Equipale Barrel Chair
4. Brass Accordion Wall Mounted Lamp
5. Set of Four Mid Century Chrome Rimmed Drinking Glasses
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Richards’ Wish List
Furnish Green regular customer, Richards Jarden, seems to constantly have his eye on our website. With a particular taste for accent pieces and small stands, it has not been uncommon for the FG staff to see such pieces depart for the land of Jarden shortly after being posted online.
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“I am a big fan of small things – in particular – small tables, benches, stools, etc. There is always room for something like that, and Furnish Green has a great inventory. A Wish List of these unique items – maybe for me – maybe as gifts.”
1. Primitive Pine Logs Petite Coffee Table
4. Rustic Painter’s Baby Farm Chair
5. Bronze Pillared Marble Top Side Table
6. Round Tiered Mahogany End Table
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Nathan’s Wish List
We asked Nathan Hescock, owner and buyer for Furnish Green, to put together a list of some of his most-loved pieces in the showroom right now. While we try not to pick favorites, it is only inevitable. Check out what he came up with:
1. Chromcraft Tomato and Chrome 2-Seater with Side Table – “This came from a dentist’s office that was closing after 60 years. It not only looks cool, but was made for heavy use.”
2. Antique Mission Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Desk – “This piece came from an abandoned house very close to my own. I just love the classic Mission style and the idea that it had been spared the wear and tear of daily use.”
3. Al Pacino Scarface Framed Oil Painting – “I kind of just like the way he’s looking off into the distance figuring out his next move.”
4. Jade Stained Glass Art Deco Industrial Lamp – “I bought this piece from my friend Caesar, an art dealer. I’m thinking about taking it home to use in my own office.”
5. Rustic Industrial Machinist Cabinet – “I found this in the back of a garage from a house in my hometown. It was buried in a pile of rubbish.”
6. Metal Tornado Mid Century Table Lamp – “I love the wide twisting base and how it narrows until it hits the shade.”
7. Mid Century 3-Drawer 2-Door Credenza – “The slight convex top gives it the perfect combination of masculine and feminine. Some pieces just have ideal proportions, and I think this one’s got it.”
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We hope you found some inspiration within these distinctive and thoughtfully curated wish lists. Happy Holidays from the FG Team and a big thanks to all of our contributors!
The Furnish Green showroom is now OPEN on Sundays from 10am-4pm! You are welcome to come peruse our inventory 7 days a week! Please note: If you purchase items on Sundays, you are not able to take furniture out with you as our freight elevator is closed all day. Only items that are small enough to fit in a shopping bag may be taken home on Sunday.
See you Sunday!
For your information:
Storage Policy: Items purchased in full can be stored with us for up to one week from your purchase date. You must either arrange for delivery or pick up piece prior to the end of the first week. A $30 charge will incur each week after the first week; customers will be charged automatically. After three weeks of overdue pick-up, product returns to showroom floor for sale (No refunds will be issued at this time). Note: One week is the equivalent of seven business days; Sunday is not included as the freight elevator is closed.
Furnish Green is not just your go-to shop for vintage furniture, it’s got unique knick knacks and oddities that will serve as great gifts with a personal touch. To see what we’ve got, head to the FG Accents Page. Don’t forget that some of our smaller items don’t always make it up on the site, so stop by for the entire collection.
Need some ideas?
For some quirky retro kitchen items check out the: Shroom Salt & Pepper Shakers and the Sunbeam Mixmaster.
For the bar aficionados in your life try the: Vintage Ship Wheel Bar Set, Set of Six Frosty Butterfly Tumblers, Mid Century Decanter, and the Galstyn Aluminum Ice Bucket.
Got a friend with a thing for flowers? How about these: Small Lucite Dried Flower Fairweather Paperweight, Blown Glass Bluebell Vase, Mid Century Curtis Jere Copper Decorative Wall Hanging, and a Set of Four Pink and Coral Floral Glasses.
We all love some classic vintage toys. Give the gift of fun: Speedaway Rustic Sled, La Peche Miraculeuse and the Cragstan Industries Dice Throwing Monkey.
