Down to the wire.
Less than five days to go until Redeux Vintage Furniture opens at its new location:
3008 Fairfield Avenue, the Quarterboard Row building, in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport.
Less than five days to go until Redeux Vintage Furniture opens at its new location:
3008 Fairfield Avenue, the Quarterboard Row building, in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport.
These past two weeks have been wonderfully busy. Painting the shop, ordering supplies and cleaning were the necessary things. Finding furniture and then more furniture was the fun part. Finding just the right things to have at Redeux has been quite an adventure.
While restored American vintage furniture will always be our focus, the size and amenities of our new shop allows us to now offer some other very interesting items. One of our best “finds” has been the work of American artist Pam Geiger of St. Augustine. We discovered Pam’s work last month while visiting America’s oldest city. Her use of color and choice of subjects is incredible. We are honored that Redeux will be offering signed prints from artist Pam Geiger.
Another artist whose work will be seen at Redeux is our friend Elizabeth Rattigan. Elizabeth brings a dramatic flair to folk – inspired painting. She has been kind enough to begin teaching me the art of stenciling on furniture. Her efforts (and mine) can be seen on the dresser that has begged for the right touch for some time. The result is a two-colored star on a black background. Very, very nice. When you stop by the shop ask me about having something stenciled. This will be offered on only a few, particular pieces.
In addition to the work of Pam Geiger and Elizabeth Rattigan, Redeux now also has vintage prints and other arts and crafts work which we have found on our treasure hunts - including the cows, which will be hung soon!
But, not to worry. Redeux is not turning into something completely different. You have come to expect Redeux to have interesting and useful vintage American furniture that has been restored, refurbished or resuscitated. Affordably. We will continue to do so. That is my passion. So, when you come in during our “Grand Opening” some of the goodies you will find:
A beautiful secretary desk made by Mastercraft Furniture of Iowa and first sold, many years ago, by Lee Brothers Furniture of Bridgeport! This baby has come home.
A Victorian plant stand with an etched design on top.
Twin mahogany compact bookshelves. Also, a painted bookshelf with storage area.
A maple gate-leg dining table with two leaves. Nice!
Several dressers in various woods.
A slant-top (Governor Winthrop) antique desk probably dating from 1800-1840. Very nice condition - a rare find!
A beautiful cherry tea cart. Excellent condition.
Well, I’m not going to spoil the fun. You’ll have to see our All American Collection in person.
Come to the Redeux Grand Opening: Friday April 1 and Saturday April 2.
I’ve really missed you this winter. Looking forward to seeing you again, soon.
Bill
