Moroccan tray table and incoming bedroom items
/Hey there! I am still here and although I am less focused on my business these days, I am still trying to help people by purchasing their better brand mid century collectibles and move them on to new homes for the next Gen of collectors. The merch definitely is not as easy as it was to get and I refuse to bid up the competition which only drives up prices.
My husband wanted to go to the flea market on Sunday. I am not as enthusiastic as I used to be about finding things in the wild just because I am focused on working what little hours I get and looking for permanent full time work, but I said ok, let’s go!
I managed to buy a cute little Moroccan tray table from a gal who looked quite surprised I was interested. She told me that the comments she got all morning about the ‘pentagram’ on it and references to occult theme made her wonder if anyone would want it. I bought it and within the hour knew more.
This piece features a hand worked copper tray, intricately stamped and etched. The star symbol is taken from the Seal of Solomon and represents the five pillars of Islam. This star was used on the Moroccan flag since 1915. The tripod base is a beautiful piece of carved teak which is all cut from one piece and all pieces are permanently interlocking. It collapses into itself and is amazingly compact if needed to store. This piece will bring a taste of the exotic yet pair well with bohemian and eclectic decors, mid century and organic designs. It is now offered in my Etsy shop and on my website for local pick up.
Coming soon! I just got a 2 week warning to schedule pick up for some bedroom items I committed to buy several months ago. I have not seen anything in person and have been poking through the interwebs for authentication. This stuff is a mixed bag. There are far too many different attributions that I hesitate to mention them. I want to inspect in person and then I will deep dive for answers. In the mean time, I want to share some pics of what is coming and you can let me know if anything interests you. I have determined that this is higher end stuff. I will be pricing accordingly but will still be far under any others you will find. I am certain no one got the memo that the market has died? It should be a buyers market right now and in my world, it has always been. I want to provide high end collectibles for a value with high service to boot. The bad: I no longer have a delivery vehicle. I will be picking this up in my VW Vanagon and I will not be able to deliver in that vehicle. I can offer services of a Philadelphia based shipper who will deliver anywhere east of the Mississippi. Or you can rent a van and come get it yourself- which already puts you at a cheaper price as my website is pick up only and discounted from my Etsy and Chairish shops. Reach out if you want first deets on anything! Some of this may be Milo Baughman designs. I will work on that. 😘 (there is also a headboard….might be twin? Unsure by pic.
XO MALISSA
