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I'd love to get suggestions on where I might find, or even have replicas made, of late 1960s or early 1970s furniture. I'm specifically looking for sofas and chairs. Of course I have been scouring flea markets and antique stores in our area. Of course I keep checking eBay. I don't want designer furniture. I need the kinds of things that are good ol' down home, mom-and-pop furniture for our interpretations.

Am I overlooking some great source? 

Thanks for any advice! 

Angie

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Angie Albright
Director
Clinton House Museum
Fayetteville AR
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Hi Angie,

Is this for a temporary exhibition or a permanent installation? 

You may want to reach out to specialty event rentals. Here in Austin we have Loot and Birch & Brass, but I'm sure there is something similar in your area. They specialize in non-traditional furniture to give events something special. The furniture often has a nostalgic feel. Even if you need it permanently, they sometimes sell off inventory or perhaps can point you in the right direction. 

I would be open to reproductions in mainstream, which is very influenced by these eras right now. I would also suggest watching tv shows and movies from the period to really get a visual of what you are trying to put together. 

Hope that is helpful. Please feel free to reach out directly. 

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Dawn Hewitt
Events Manager
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Austin TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-30-2019 04:19 PM
From: Angie Albright
Subject: Searching for 1960s/70s furniture

I'd love to get suggestions on where I might find, or even have replicas made, of late 1960s or early 1970s furniture. I'm specifically looking for sofas and chairs. Of course I have been scouring flea markets and antique stores in our area. Of course I keep checking eBay. I don't want designer furniture. I need the kinds of things that are good ol' down home, mom-and-pop furniture for our interpretations.

Am I overlooking some great source?

Thanks for any advice!

Angie

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Angie Albright
Director
Clinton House Museum
Fayetteville AR
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This would be for a permanent display. I would love to find a reputable reproductions company or source! 

Thanks for the suggestions! 

Angie

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Angie Albright
Director
Clinton House Museum
Fayetteville AR
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-31-2019 09:37 AM
From: Dawn Hewitt
Subject: Searching for 1960s/70s furniture

Hi Angie,

Is this for a temporary exhibition or a permanent installation? 

You may want to reach out to specialty event rentals. Here in Austin we have Loot and Birch & Brass, but I'm sure there is something similar in your area. They specialize in non-traditional furniture to give events something special. The furniture often has a nostalgic feel. Even if you need it permanently, they sometimes sell off inventory or perhaps can point you in the right direction. 

I would be open to reproductions in mainstream, which is very influenced by these eras right now. I would also suggest watching tv shows and movies from the period to really get a visual of what you are trying to put together. 

Hope that is helpful. Please feel free to reach out directly. 

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Dawn Hewitt
Events Manager
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Austin TX

Original Message:
Sent: 12-30-2019 04:19 PM
From: Angie Albright
Subject: Searching for 1960s/70s furniture

I'd love to get suggestions on where I might find, or even have replicas made, of late 1960s or early 1970s furniture. I'm specifically looking for sofas and chairs. Of course I have been scouring flea markets and antique stores in our area. Of course I keep checking eBay. I don't want designer furniture. I need the kinds of things that are good ol' down home, mom-and-pop furniture for our interpretations.

Am I overlooking some great source?

Thanks for any advice!

Angie

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Angie Albright
Director
Clinton House Museum
Fayetteville AR
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Original Message------

I'd love to get suggestions on where I might find, or even have replicas made, of late 1960s or early 1970s furniture. I'm specifically looking for sofas and chairs. Of course I have been scouring flea markets and antique stores in our area. Of course I keep checking eBay. I don't want designer furniture. I need the kinds of things that are good ol' down home, mom-and-pop furniture for our interpretations.

Am I overlooking some great source? 

Thanks for any advice! 

Angie

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Angie Albright
Director
Clinton House Museum
Fayetteville AR
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Hi Angie,

Recommend you contact 'people/firms' in your area that do estate sales. Locally (Los Angles area) we use Nancy Eastland (you can Google for her information if interested). Oftentimes these type of people and firms get exacatly what you need and since i assume you are a 501C3 organization, if their client wants to donate some of their furnishings you can give them receipt and its deductible versus getting a few dollars for it at an estate sale. This should be a great resource for what you need.

Happy New Year's eve.
Best regards,
Art

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Art Manask
Principal
Art Manask Consulting, Inc.
artmanask@gmail.com
818 358-3588
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-30-2019 04:19 PM
From: Angie Albright
Subject: Searching for 1960s/70s furniture

I'd love to get suggestions on where I might find, or even have replicas made, of late 1960s or early 1970s furniture. I'm specifically looking for sofas and chairs. Of course I have been scouring flea markets and antique stores in our area. Of course I keep checking eBay. I don't want designer furniture. I need the kinds of things that are good ol' down home, mom-and-pop furniture for our interpretations.

Am I overlooking some great source?

Thanks for any advice!

Angie

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Angie Albright
Director
Clinton House Museum
Fayetteville AR
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Look at EstateSale.net and 24-7EstateSales.com for weekly estate sales. I have seen lots of great estate sales filled with period furniture. Great resources for anyone interested in collecting.

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Stephanie Saunders
Administrator
Dallas TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-30-2019 04:19 PM
From: Angie Albright
Subject: Searching for 1960s/70s furniture

I'd love to get suggestions on where I might find, or even have replicas made, of late 1960s or early 1970s furniture. I'm specifically looking for sofas and chairs. Of course I have been scouring flea markets and antique stores in our area. Of course I keep checking eBay. I don't want designer furniture. I need the kinds of things that are good ol' down home, mom-and-pop furniture for our interpretations.

Am I overlooking some great source?

Thanks for any advice!

Angie

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Angie Albright
Director
Clinton House Museum
Fayetteville AR
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Have you tried thrift shops (e.g., Goodwill, DAV, Salvation Army, Hadassah, etc.) or local consignment shops? Craig's List? An ad or, even better, a story in your local paper that explains what you're looking for and why? A Facebook "Recommendation"? 1-800-GOT JUNK (they have to do something with the furniture they pick up)?

If you have any connections with a local continuum of care facility or similar, its management may know of sources that could help you, as those who are moving into such a facility often have to dispose of furniture that will not fit into their new living situation.

If you have volunteers, they may have some ideas, and don't forget to spread the word to your relatives!

Good luck!




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Martha Katz-Hyman
Assistant Curator (Restricted)
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Williamsburg VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-30-2019 04:19 PM
From: Angie Albright
Subject: Searching for 1960s/70s furniture

I'd love to get suggestions on where I might find, or even have replicas made, of late 1960s or early 1970s furniture. I'm specifically looking for sofas and chairs. Of course I have been scouring flea markets and antique stores in our area. Of course I keep checking eBay. I don't want designer furniture. I need the kinds of things that are good ol' down home, mom-and-pop furniture for our interpretations.

Am I overlooking some great source?

Thanks for any advice!

Angie

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Angie Albright
Director
Clinton House Museum
Fayetteville AR
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