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Industrial at The Purple Moon

Utilitarian, historical, functional, hip and chic – industrial decor offers it all!

Visitors to The Purple Moon lately have been a bit surprised to find items with a bit more “patina” than our usual near-pristine mid-century modern fare.  We have blended in more of the “industrial” look with refurbished and often re-purposed items demonstrating how well these historical wood and metal pieces work with modern home decor.


Industrial Factory Cart Coffee Table


Shop Tool Caddy Transformed into Chic Bar Cart

Adding functional industrial items adds a new dimension of fun and interest to home decor. They also are the ultimate in “Green” home furnishings – saving these 20th Century artifacts from the landfill while eliminating the need for a newly manufactured item certainly reduces your carbon footprint.

Often, industrial items are not actually re-purposed but are simply used as they were originally intended while at the same time giving your home an urban chic look.


Vintage Industrial Drafting Table and Toledo Metal Drafting Chair


1930’s Brass Blade Fan by Emerson

Blending some industrial design into your home can also be as easy as using a few well-chosen accent pieces. Vintage wire baskets, metal trays, antique objects and even bed springs turned art offer endless decorating opportunities.


Bed Spring Wall Hanging with Industrial Objects and Warhol Print


Antique Clay Pool Balls in Wire Basket

This is just a hint of the many ways vintage industrial artifacts can be put to use decorating your home or office. Stop by The Purple Moon to see more!

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Drexel Sun Coast Dining Room Buffet and China Cabinet


Drexel Sun Coast Buffet designed by Kipp Stewart – 1958

Drexel Heritage has been a producer of quality home furnishings for over 100 years. Established in 1903, the company pioneered the concept of partnering with outside designers to conceptualize new collections in the 1950’s. For example, California modernists Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall worked with Drexel Heritage to create modern collections including the Declaration and Sun Coast lines.

I was fortunate to land a couple of pieces of the hard-to-find Sun Coast last week and they are currently on display (and available for sale!) in The Purple Moon’s showroom.  Gorgeously crafted from cherry with iconic mid-century stars on the painted cabinet doors these beauties are a true sight to behold.


Drexel Sun Coast China Cabinet designed by Kipp Stewart – 1958

Designer Kipp Stewart’s furniture designs have been produced not only for Drexel but by other manufacturers in the United States, Europe and Asia and are in use by major corporations, the United Nations, the Ford Foundation, the White House, hotels throughout the world and many residences. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, among others.

Stop by The Purple Moon and check these out soon – I doubt they will last very long!

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Just In! Danish Teak Expanding Leaf Dining Table


Vintage 1960’s Danish Teak Dining Table shown with Two Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chairs

We just brought this wonderful Danish teak dining table with expanding leaves into The Purple Moon this weekend and it is a real beauty. Teak ages to lovely glow and this table has aged very well!

With extending leaves this piece is perfect for a small space offering versatility along with beauty. It is shown here along with vintage Fritz Hansen Series 7 chairs by Arne Jacobsen  which we currently also have available (actually over a dozen of them are in stock!)


Extendable leaves make this table perfect for small spaces!


Teak ages to a simply gorgeous warm glow!

This Danish Modern table and other great, vintage mid-century pieces are currently on display in The Purple Moon’s showroom at 906 Quarrier Street in Downtown Charleston.

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Hazelware Game Theme Rumpus Room Bar Set – Holiday Gift Idea #7

Made by Hazel-Atlas Glass this Hazelware Bar Set is just the thing for the person on your shopping list who loves games and entertaining! This set, which dates from the early 1960’s, is in MINT condition and comes in its original carton. Pieces in this set include a metal tray, ice bucket (or snack bowl) and eight tumblers with each boldly decorated in a “game room” motif.

This set is available at The Purple Moon and in our online shop – but we only have one set so act quickly! If you purchase this item by December 15th you will get 10% OFF in the shop and 10% off and FREE SHIPPING (in Continental US) if you buy online.

The online price will reflect your discount during this period – you will have to tell us you saw it at justamodernguy.com to get the in-store discount.

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Morgantown Glass Martini Set – Holiday Gift Idea #6

Sleek, modern and stylish this circa 1960 martini set from Morgantown Glass is the ideal gift for that person who prefers their drinks stirred and not shaken. This classic set will look great behind the bar and is oh-so-useful for that after work cocktail!

This set is available at The Purple Moon and in our online shop – but we only have one set so act quickly! If you purchase this item by December 15th you will get 10% OFF in the shop and 10% off and FREE SHIPPING (in Continental US) if you buy online.

The online price will reflect your discount during this period – you will have to tell us you saw it at justamodernguy.com to get the in-store discount.

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LaGardo Tackett for Schmid Tumbler Set – Holiday Gift Idea #5

This wonderful MOD tumbler set from designer LaGardo Tackett was made by Schmid in the 1960’s and are the perfect gift for that person who likes a little design “splash” in their functional items. Great to display and fun to use these tumblers are hard-to-find, especially in a set, and will be treasured for years.

This set is available at The Purple Moon and in our online shop – but we only have one set so act quickly! If you purchase this item by December 15th you will get 10% OFF in the shop and 10% off and FREE SHIPPING (in Continental US) if you buy online.

The online price will reflect your discount during this period – you will have to tell us you saw it at justamodernguy.com to get the in-store discount.

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Raymor Seagarden Pottery by Alvino Bagni – Holiday Gift Idea #4

Highly collectible Italian pottery is always a favorite with mid-century modern aficionados and even the most discerning would be thrilled to receive on of these fabulous pieces by Raymor by Alvino Bagni.

This vase and ashtray from the Seagarden line (circa 1958) are both exceptional examples of the modernist pottery from Italy brought to the United States by Raymor.

These pieces are available at The Purple Moon and in our online shop – but we only have one of each so act quickly! If you purchase this item by December 15th you will get 10% OFF in the shop and 10% off and FREE SHIPPING (in Continental US) if you buy online.

The online price will reflect your discount during this period – you will have to tell us you saw it at justamodernguy.com to get the in-store discount.

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Mikasa Samovar Coffee Server by Ben Seibel – Holiday Gift Idea #3

Ben Seibel designed some wonderful dinnerware in the mid-20th Century and one of his most stunning works is this wonderful Samovar Coffee Server made by Mikasa as part of the Duplex line in 1972. This simple, almost architectural, design is a real head turner!

Perfect for serving coffee, tea or virtually any hot or cold beverage, this Samovar looks as good as it functions. A great gift for that person on your list who loves to entertain with style!

This piece is available at The Purple Moon and in our online shop – but we only have one so act quickly! If you purchase this item by December 15th you will get 10% OFF in the shop and 10% off and FREE SHIPPING (in Continental US) if you buy online.

The online price will reflect your discount during this period – you will have to tell us you saw it at justamodernguy.com to get the in-store discount.

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Royal Crown “Paradise” Teapot – Holiday Gift Idea #2

Here we have one of the cutest little teapots to come out of the 1960’s. Made by Royal Crown in the Paradise pattern this playful porcelain teapot will put a smile on even Scrooge’s face!

This teapot is available at The Purple Moon and in our online shop – but we only have one so act quickly! If you purchase this item by December 15th you will get 10% OFF in the shop and 10% off and FREE SHIPPING (in Continental US) if you buy online.

The online price will reflect your discount during this period – you will have to tell us you saw it at justamodernguy.com to get the in-store discount.

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