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After an eternity and a half, our latest shipment from England has finally landed on San Francisco soil. On display this weekend we'll have a sea of mid century credenzas, coffee tables, dining sets, desks, vanities, and nesting tables to choose from. Not to mention thousands of off brand appliances, complimentary ice cream sandwiches and an in store meet and greet with world renowned motivational speaker Tony Robbins*. *Off brand...

Twinkling on the ends of brass stemmed arms, floating weightlessly above heads, the sputnik chandelier is a fixture of awe. With varieties that span shape, articulation, hue, and mass, the sputnik has survived due to its manipulations in modern design. It can effortlessly fit into any period, style, and design. Photo Credit: Downtown This adored atomic space age fixture was born around the time of a cataclysmic inspiration. On the...

We're constantly amazed (and horrified) by some of the design decisions one was encouraged to make back in the day. Budget design books like these, especially those from the late 1960's / early 1970's had some definite gems. Here's a couple of our favorites from this Better Homes and Gardens book circa 1971. Want to add some color to your bathroom? Fake bamboo with artificial oranges tacked to your ceiling...