This bedroom set was still sitting in the Salvation Army (54 Grandview Plz Shp Ctr Florissant, MO 63033-6105 (314) 921-5761) when I left this afternoon. (Update 08/29/14 - Just found out this line by Lane is called "Pueblo"!)
It's a little banged up but looked like a great candidate for a before / after treatment. If only I had the room in the garage... ::shakes head:: I can only bring so many strays home. If it's still sitting there next weekend I might just HAVE to make some room. Do a little Googlin' and check out the asking price for some of this stuff. It's ridiculous and while it might never be realized, that anybody thinks it's a resonable starting point, well that says SOMETHING.
It's definitely inspired by the Brutalist pieces by Paul Evans but reeks of mass production. I've not found a lot of info about it but it LOOKS like it was manufactured in the '70s. I've seen it listed on various web sites as being manufactured in the '60s as well, but I'm not buying it. It's got that splattered stain finish that seems so prevalent in the '70s. This set is so not my thing...but I bet a few years from now I'll regret not snatching it up. Who am I kidding...I'll probably head back tomorrow and buy it.
Update: 10/16/10 It was gone today when I went to check.
whaaaaaa???? Argh! Can't speak!
ReplyDeleteWhat?! There are no words. THIS was in Salvation Army??????
ReplyDeleteYeah, thrift store goodies! Think I should make room for it in the Garage?
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely hideous but kind of cool at the same time. You'd have to have just the right buyer.
ReplyDeleteExactly! Like a horrible auto accident on the highway! Or those SAW movies...or no no...wait, the Hostel movies!
ReplyDeleteI've always liked Brutalist stuffs. Killer style.
ReplyDeleteI get more of a Polynesian or Tiki vibe from it.
ReplyDeleteD.B. - Heh, "killer" style...I get it..."horrible auto accident" "SAW movie" "Hostel movie"...maybe that not what you meant though.
ReplyDeleteMdrnsa. - I can TOTALLY see that! Would have never thought about that though had you not mentioned it! Surround these pieces with exotic tropical plants and viola! It's totally TIKI time!
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ReplyDeleteLane is really on the "come-up." Its finally finding its place among the big boys-McCobb, Eames, Saarinen...
It sells like wild fire on the east & west coasts.
Appreciate all the info you are sharing. At AOM we hold Lane in very high regard. I especially like the exaggerated sawtooth examples.
Cheers!
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ReplyDeletei have the massive long low chest from this set. w/ matching double mirror for sale... charlotte nc.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous - How might one contact you if they'd like to purchase your dresser?
ReplyDeleteI have this exact set (with two nightstands) as seen your photos. I'm about to list it on CL in the Chicago/Milwaukee area. If anyone's interested, call or text 847-668-5994.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Janney
I have the same set too..I bought it in the mid 1970's. I was told it was the Pueblo Collection from Lane...Very heavy, very nice..I only have the dresser with two mirrors, and two nightstands. I am looking for a headboard. If you know of anyone selling one, please contact me. kareval@hotamil
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the important information about the lane furniture.
ReplyDeleteOkay, so it's been a while but I HAVE to know... did you ever buy the set or fix it up? More importantly, do you still HAVE it?
ReplyDeleteMuch to my chagrin I did not. I've kinda been kicking myself ever since. Lesson learned!
DeleteI have the whole set, armoire, headboad, night stand and long 9 drawer dresser with original mirror in Ohio, contact if interested christypotter3 at gmail.com (correct that "at" when addressed)
ReplyDeleteI bought the identical set last night @ a junk auction for $110.... It's realistically $1000 wholesale needing some tlc... Pressed wood and cast resin garbage, but they want it, so.......
ReplyDeleteI have a king bedroom set in the Paul Evans Brutalist Style (Lane) 1970's . Set includes armoire, dresser w/mirror, mirrored headboard, 2 nightstands. Original owner. Great to excellent shape . Recently modified with hardware. Downsizing. Sell or consign. St. Louis area. Pscheelcfa@sbcglobal.net.
ReplyDeletejust bought the queen set for $500 on craigslist . . . . . I had only seen iy in pictures and well . . .. there might b a stick or 2 from a tree on it . . . . . . .so 2 nighties 9 drawer, queen hedbord, armoire . . . etc . . . . it really does reek of 70"s not just splattered stain .... but stapled back board . . . and the mosaic is some kinda plastic laminate . . . . . .so I c these sets goin for 2k and I really wanna scratch my head bald? . . . . but I just really do like it ? ......
ReplyDeleteWe are re- doing a Mid Century Modern house and I just found this whole set for the bedroom. ($800)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited I won't be able to sleep tonight!
These are going for huge amounts now on E-bay.
I know its sacrilege but I am going to look for another long dresser , paint it white and use it for a TV stand in the living room. Brutal......
There's a set for sale with headboard near me in Indiana....hefty price tag @ 1k
ReplyDeleteI see that this post has been going on for some time. My parents have this full set that they purchased for about 3000.00 in the mid 70's. Even as a kid I looooooooed it. They still have it all and it has held up so beautifully. I would LOVE to find a set for myself. Until now, I have only eer seen a nightstand and headboard-several years ago, at a Salvation Army. That price of 249.00 for all 4 pieces-WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW. If anyone ever sees or has any of these pieces for sale in the Metro Detroit area-I WANT IT :))))))
ReplyDeleteAwesome...I always loved it as a teen but, Mom didn't agree. It seems for men, mostly.
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