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Baughman is known as a pioneer in modern furniture design, and his piecesoften sell for thousands.
“I walked past a recliner in my parents' garage for 30 years,” Pickard says.
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My mom was in her English country era and moved it to the garage."
“And its hard to beat authentic canvas aging.
It’s so delicious.”
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But that just means more for Abernathy to snatch up.
These pieces are perfect for displaying stacks of books and other decor.
“Estate sales have some of the most unique accent chairs,” she says.
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“They feel so one of a kind and make such a statement in the spaces we design.
The rich tones, the chips, the dingsthey definitely feel like they have a story to tell.”
Abernathy is always on the lookout for Louis XVI, Savonarola, and Spanish revival accent chairs.
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This is why these sales are the perfect places to source unique items full of personality.
For example, Pickard has collected blown glass ashtrays for years.
Other vintage items Pickard loves collecting include Russel Wright pottery, table linens andWestern-themed art.
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