Usona, a home furnishings store located in Philadelphia, has a stellar collection all available online. The large selection of modern seating, tables and lighting are those not rarely seen with unique lines, a variety of materials, and contemporary fabrics.

• ada bench
• mas desk with wood or stainless base, available in rectangle or oval
• amalfi chaise
• metro dining table - 60″square
• century sofa, shown 176″ but modular available

The stunning, modern table lamps from the Belvedere By Adam Aaronson Collection, feature elegant shapes with a gorgeous metalic finish, matte glass with silver applique, sitting on top of a lucite base. Donna Parker Habitat Ltd. Antiques, offers a vintage piece from the Geoffrey Beene estate, a lucite column lamp with a silvered tole shade designed by Karl Springer,priced at $2,600.

A flirtier example of a precious metal finish is the “Tree” Floor Lamp from Paul Marra Design, standing a dramatic 79″ tall and finished in white gold.

Antony Todd is all about understated sophistication. His interiors represent a relaxed environment without ever appearing “decorated.” There is a soothing quality inherent in his design, perhaps an offshoot of his past work as in events planning and floral staging. Regardless of the genesis, he is quite successful in creating unfettered interiors that feel personal, chic and stylish. When in NYC, a visit to his shop in Greenwich Village is a must, but if travel is not likely he has begun to sell accessories through Vivre, with a knockout candlestick.

Ecco Trading + Q46 has a distinctive collection of modern home furnishings with a twist. Their original creations that reveal a hint of nature are especially intriguing, and not too whimsical to be considered in more sophisticated interiors. Blinkdecor favorite: Tusk Lamps.

Nestled in the Soma (South of Market St.) district of San Francisco, is Ed Hardy. For over thirty years, they have specialized in eclectic antiques from the 17th to the 20th century. Founder, Ed Hardy, has a particular knack for discovering the unusual, rarely seen piece. Of particular note are the rare, large mid century modern armoires.

A perennial favorite at blinkdecor is Arne Jacobsen’s egg chair. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Iconic legend. Fritz Hansen, the manufacturer, has created 999 limited editions with a slight variation from the original. The combination of chocolate brown suede and leather with the bronze is very sexy. “It’s 180 degrees from what the Egg Chair is known for,” said SUITE New York principal Kris Fuchs. SUITE New York has many other pieces that deserve such a revered position. We love the devine swan chair covered in sheepskin.

It’s refreshing to see an online collection present itself with a web design reflective of its actual product line. Wyatt Home has recently expanded their modern bedding selection to include designs for bath and lounge. The graphic patterns are breezy and modern, done in color combinations that are refreshingly off-beat. We envision this line appealing to teens and those just young at heart. Patterns shown here: tweetness, meadow flower, square peg, and propel.

I have always loved the graceful curves and glamorous materials used in the furnishings of Dialogica. I only recently noted that they have a terrific website, complete with prices. How rare for the online shopper. Dialogica has a great way of melding disparate materials as shown in the casepiece covered with a fur material in the panels, yet how successful .

We couldn’t resist posting these inspirational images from the boutique Dovecote, located in our neighboring town of Westport, Ct. Their website doesn’t showcase individual products; however, the “window-shop” vignettes clearly reflect the stylish ambiance of their collection. It also references represented product lines, that include fabric from David Hicks and Lulu DK, and furniture from Oly Design and Mitchell Gold, to name just a few. However, what brings the collection to life is owner Sarah Kaplan’s ultra cool mix of mid-century finds from her travels abroad.

The beauty of the web and the philosophy behind Blinkdecor is that many small antique and mid-century modern furniture stores can bring their collection to your doorstep without you having to move a muscle or start your car.
Needful Things, is a small store in Sag Harbor NY, a Hampton’s enclave of fine shopping. What could be a two season selling period for them, can now become a 12 month per yr. business. It is a win/win for all. Needful Things showcases a wonderfully eclectic and creative inventory of mid century modern classics.