Vintage Spaces :: Gabe’s New Pad
When designing his new living quarters, Gabe created a strong + simple space outfitted with a few mid-century selections. We interviewed Gabe to learn about his design concept and how he chose to integrate vintage into his home.
What was your inspiration when creating this space?
My main inspiration when creating my space was mid-century designers such as Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen. I found these designers to blend form and function in a truly organic way.
What is your favorite vintage piece & what is the story behind it?
I have two favorite vintage pieces. One is a 1950′s Basset dresser that a friend owned. I kept pestering him to sell it to me. After two years he finally let me have it for dirt cheap. My other piece is a 1957 Yashica D medium format camera that I bought on Ebay. I bought it in “almost” working condition and found someone who amazingly had original parts to put it in working order. I use it as decor, but I also sometimes shoot with it.
Where do you prefer to hunt for vintage?
I don’t necessarily hunt for vintage. I have very often just come across things that I “needed.” Ebay tends to be too pricey and Craigslist is way to involved for me. I also sometimes get a general idea and just keep an eye out for what will fulfill it. Actively seeking for me seems to lead very often to overpaying.
How would you advise our Vintage Addicts in decorating with vintage?
I think that vintage can be taken to an extreme. Too much lessons the value of the individual piece. For me there is a balance between modern and vintage. Complimenting is the name of the game. Let those vintage pieces accent and therefore stand out as a truly great piece.
Which room in your new space is your favorite?
My place is what I like to refer to as an “abbreviated loft.” My favorite space is the living room/dining room. For me it was a real chance to create two separate spaces that commingled through modern and vintage.
Thank you to Gabe for sharing his new space with our Vintage Addicts! Is your home a showcase of vintage finds + design? Let us know! Email finds [at] myvintageaddiction [dot] com.
