As I begin this blog I thought it might be a good idea to share a bit about myself.
I am an avid collector of 20th Century modern design and art. My wife and I are the owners of The Purple Moon in Charleston, WV – the state’s only mid-century modern gallery. The shop is an extension of our obsession – we are collectors first and dealers second. We love the thrill of the hunt in finding great, vintage mid-century modern housewares and furnishings. We then equally enjoy matching those items up with someone who will treasure the piece forever and make it part of their everyday life.
Style is personal and in our gallery we help people realize their style.
This blog is not intended as a commercial for our business. Our purpose here is to share and learn about the fabulous design sensibility which grew during the beginning of the atomic age. Obviously, we won’t cry if you stop by our shop either in person or online – but will be just as happy if you leave a comment here about you latest flea market find.
We’ll be sharing great finds, discussing designers and makers, and generally doing what we love to do – immersing ourselves in mid-century design.
We do travel and shop a lot and go to many auctions, antique shops, malls and flea markets. We’ll share our experiences from those visits here to help you in your own quest to build your collection. Feel free to leave comments about your latest adventure.
Thanks for stopping by. We hope you’ll come back.
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