Peripheral Pleasure | Large Mid-century Landscape Painting

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If a landscape painting doesn't make you want to dive right in, is it really serving its purpose? Let calmness rush over you every time you give this painting the side eye. 

This large mid-century landscape painting has a calming effect.

33 in x 38 1/2 in

$150

Black Hole | Vintage Iron Fireplace Screen

Vintage Iron Fireplace Screen

Having a fireplace is nice, but it's also an eyesore if you don't use it year round. Spruce up that black hole with some decorative iron. 

This vintage iron fireplace screen was handcrafted.

34 in tall x 48 in wide

$195

SOLD | Crawl Into Bed | Classic Leather Club Sofa

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It's much more fun to host movie nights at your house than have to traipse over to someone else's house. Sure you'll have clean-up duty, but you'll get to crawl straight into bed straight afterward. 

This classic leather club sofa was handcrafted by LA’s finest, The A. Rudin Company and features a full-grain, sand-colored leather with tack detailing and down cushions. 

8 feet long x 39 in deep x 33 in tall x 18 seat height

$795

Out of the Rain | Desert Landscape Painting

Desert Landscape Painting

After you ride through the desert on a horse with no name, you arrive at your own private oasis complete with a pool and cozy slippers.

This desert landscape painting exudes peace.

24 in x 30 in

$95

SOLD | Sophisticated Comfort | Custom Made Wing Back Sofa

Custom Made Wing Back Sofa

You won't find a unique sofa like this at your nearest Ikea (or any other big box furniture store for that matter.) Sophistication and comfort aren't usually synonymous but in this case, they are. 

This custom made wing back sofa features down cushions in a linen blend fabric.

84 in long x 38 in deep x 38 in tall x 20 in seat height

$595

Pictures Worth A Thousand | Vintage Mid-century Ceramic Lamp

Mid-century Ceramic Lamp

If you've run out of battery on your phone and your internet is down and out, you can always revert to reading a book (or perhaps, something with pictures, like this lamp?) 

This vintage mid-century ceramic lamp features a pictograph design.

12 in wide x 26 in tall

$149

Wrinkled Hug | 1980s Leather Wrinkle Chair

1980s Leather Wrinkle Chair

Wrinkle up in this wrinkly hug with a classic book like "A Wrinkle In Time." Or if you prefer watching your literature, you can attend a screening of the movie starring Oprah--but you'll have to leave your comfy seat for that.

This 1980’s leather “wrinkle” chair was handcrafted in Italy.

40 in x 40 in x 30 in tall 

$295

Important Matters | Mid-century Modern Credenza

Mid-century Modern Credenza

Whether you are a business partner or a life partner, if you want to be taken seriously as a partner, you're going to need a sophisticated way of storing important documents.

This mid-century modern credenza by Bernhardt features a curved front, original hardware, a silverware drawer and cabinet space. 

33 in tall x58 in wide x 21 in deep

$395

Adjust Your Sails | Original Tall Ship Painting

Original Tall Ship Painting

Ahoy Matey! Though flying sucks these days (paying extra for bags, shrinking legroom, and spotty WIFI), let's not be too harsh with our complaining. There was once a day when traveling meant exposing yourself and your family to starvation, scurvy, or the Bermuda Triangle. 

This original tall ship painting is signed by the artist Foster A. Babcock, ’29. 

24 x 28

$195

Sea Escape | Pair of Custom Made La Jolla Chenille Club Chairs

Pair of Custom Made La Jolla Chenille Club Chairs

Regardless of your geographical locale, you can always tap into that La Jolla aesthetic with these gorgeous chairs in your living room. Skip the pretentious waterfront restaurant and order delivery instead.

This pair of custom made “La Jolla” chenille club chairs features a faux braided leather trim, 

32 in wide x 36 in deep x 33 in tall

$275/each

Safe and Sound | 1980s Modern-style Cedar Trunk by LANE

1980s Modern-style Cedar Trunk by LANE

This classy trunk will keep all of your quirky collector's items (Beanie Babies, Star Wars bedsheets, mermaid Snuggies) safe and sound.

This 1980s modern-style cedar trunk by LANE features a lacquered finish and sits on a brass-trimmed platform base.  

48 in wide x 17 in tall x 16 1/2 in deep  

$295

Trying Too Hard | 1980s Modern-style Highboy Dresser by LANE

1980s Modern-style Highboy Dresser by LANE

Just like a monochromatic outfit with a metallic accent is classy to the nth degree, this dresser is cool without trying too hard. 

This 1980’s modern-style highboy dresser by LANE features a lacquered finish on a brass-trimmed lacquered base. 

36 in wide x 52 1/2 in tall x 18 in deep 

$495

Splash of Happy | Super-sized Jasper Johns Print

Super-sized Jasper Johns Print

A splish splash of color in your office is guaranteed to boost your mood, regardless of how many emails you have to answer. 

This supersized Jasper Johns print was printed in 1986 for the Museum Ludwig, Köln. 

31 1/2 in tall x 54 1/2 in long

$295

Destiny in Control | Large Original Surreal Oil Painting

Large Original Surreal Oil Painting

If your current lifestyle doesn't afford you the adventures your heart desires, at least you can train yourself to lucid dream. 

This large original surreal oil painting is playful.

41 in wide x 48 in tall

$195

Vintage Gifts & Who To Give Them To

Vintage Gifts & Who To Give Them To

It’s that time of year again - the shortest day of the year is on it’s way and western culture has long celebrated this event with the tradition of gift giving.  Whether you’re a Kwanza, Festivus, Hanukkah or even Christmas fan, giving the coolest gift means you can finish the year as a total legend!

While your family and friends are taking it easy with Amazon online, you can stand out with a gift that just screams “I actually spent my time thinking about you and getting something unique that you’re going to love!”  That dear reader, is what this time of year is supposed to be about.

We’ve grouped types of people into five different categories and come up with unique but inexpensive gifts that will show just how much you care, deeply about the intended recipient.

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Neoplasticism | Vintage Pottery Vessel

Vintage Pottery Vessel

If you're a fan of Neo-plasticism, a Dutch artistic movement represented by famous artists like Theo von Doesburg, de Stijl, and Piet Mondrian, then you're going to love this piece. Not only is it a work of art, but you can also store stuff in there if you so desire. Score!

This vintage pottery vessel was crafted in Peru.

10 in wide x 10 in tall  

$49

Intense Interests | Pair of Carved Tribal Bookends

Oversized Temple Bookends

Before there were Facebook interests, people would display their books in a more public room in the house, like the living room, so that people could have a quick glimpse into their psyche and understand them better.  What message do these bookends send? 

This pair of large carved tribal bookends will get all the attention. 

10 in wide x 5 in wide x 5 in deep 

$95

Column Conundrum | Pair of Oversized Vintage Temple Bookends

Pair of Oversized Vintage Temple Bookends

Your college days may be eons ago, but you're not ready to get rid of your textbooks just yet. Only after you're done paying off your student loans, will you consider recycling them. 

This pair of oversized vintage temple bookends is lofty enough for your college textbooks. 

10 in wide x 10 in tall x 3 in deep 

$89/pair

The Magical | Large and Classic Ceramic Lamp by Marbro

Large and Classic Ceramic Lamp by Marbro

Audiobooks are great for expanding your mind while your senses focus on other things like driving, but they will never take the place of a physical (and somehow magical) paperback; the weight of knowledge your hand, the sense of accomplishment you feel with every page turned, and the smell of crisp paper. 

This large and classic ceramic lamp by Marbro is the perfect gift for the intellectual in the family who already has every book in the world.  

10 in wide x 38 in tall

$195

Self-care is Reason Enough | Large Art Glass Vase

Large Art Glass Vase

Love yourself enough to buy yourself flowers every now and then (or every week.) You don't need an occasion, they just need to bring you joy.

This large art glass vase would brighten up any room, and any soul. Self-love is self-care.

5 in wide x 12 in tall

$69