Entries from March 2010 ↓

Russel Wright was a premier designer in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He believed, “Good design is for everyone” and sought to bring his vision to a variety of mass-produced pieces in plastic, ceramics and metal. He and his wife, Mary, espoused a more relaxed and informal lifestyle through their designs. For a great overview of the scope of his design career, take a look at his Designs for Living portfolio at the  Manitoga, the Russel Wright Design Center website. According to the website, “Russel Wright revolutionized the American home and the way people lived there. His inexpensive, mass produced dinnerware, furniture, appliances, and textiles were not only visually and technically innovative, but were also the tools to achieve his concept of “easier living,” a unique American lifestyle that was gracious yet contemporary and informal”. We here at Mulberry Street are proud to offer you three 1940s Russel Wright folding chairs. Continue reading →

“What front porch did that metal glider once call home?” When I read Stan Williams’ words I knew I had found another kindred vintage porch furniture spirit. Stan’s book, The Find, The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects and Vintage Details is not only  about the above mentioned things, but also a philosophy that is very similar to ours here at Mulberry Street.  We know that each piece of furniture we find has a story. We don’t know the specifics usually, but we can feel it and appreciate what it might be. Stan says, “The beauty of buying vintage furniture is that it comes with a past life. Vintage furnishings provide us with a link to past eras and past lives – in essence to one another.” Well said, Stan. I think of people sitting on their porches on some of our chairs from the 1930s, enduring the Great Depression, but still together, still finding pleasure in each others company and conversation. I think of servicemen coming home from World War II in the 1940s, sitting on their mothers’ porch gliders telling stories to family and friends or just enjoying the quiet, gentle motion that told them they were really home. I think of the babies being rocked, couples courting and the Moms and Dads who are all still here with us in a sense because we are sharing their furniture. Continue reading →

Yes, spring does have a past and it is alive and well here at Mulberry Street. Every day, all around us, we are reminded that our restored vintage outdoor furniture is rich with stories of a well-lived past.  We have stepped in to make sure that this lovely furniture continues to have a long and happy life on a new porch or patio. In honor of the delightful spring we’ve all been waiting for, Mulberry Street is offering our beautifully preserved furniture at great savings. We would love to put a piece or 3 on your porch for you and yours to enjoy this spring and for many seasons to come. There are many new pieces coming along that we can’t wait to share with you. Browse our site and see what you like. We get bids on shipping so we can offer you the least expensive, professional shipping available. For all practical purposes, spring is already here. Get something beautiful to sit on while you enjoy it!