Vintage William Douglas McGee Paintings Now at Weisshouse

Born in 1925 in Syracuse, New York, William Douglas McGee was influenced by Franz Kline and was best known for his early abstract oil paintings, mixed media collages, and large color field paintings that are exhibited in MOMA, Dallas Museum of Fine Art and the Chicago Art Institute. Weisshouse has recently acquired two signed, framed works from this accomplished American artist. Please stop by our showroom to see the works in person or visit our website for additional details. 

Image (McGee photo) and content source: http://www.askart.com/AskART/artists/biography.aspx?searchtype=BIO&artist=10034376

This Just In: Vintage Dining New Arrivals

The Weisshouse buying team was at it again. We just scored some amazing new vintage finds that are perfect for spring entertaining and all of the stylish dinner parties that you dream of hosting. Stop by our showroom before it's too late and shop our latest collection. See you soon! Craving more? Visit our website for additional details and pricing.

A Perfect Pair: Weisshouse and Townhouse

New York style with a Pittsburgh price tag is how Epic Developments, creator of Townhouse, a brand new pop up shop that debuts in early May is described. Epic has partnered with The Shop in East Liberty, Weisshouse and The Beauty Shoppe and plans to sell "fun/ambitious furniture and housewares" like chairs, stools, lighting and prints. Townhouse will only be around for eight months though and will be located in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood. East Liberty has undergone tremendous change and development over the past few years that first began with the addition of Whole Foods and is now home to Anthropologie, Free People, Coffee Tree Roasters, Trader Joe's and Target. Not to mention, the Pittsburgh Google offices are also located in East Liberty. Needless to say, we are thrilled to be a part of Townhouse and we encourage you to follow their blog for the latest news and updates!

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Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Is Giving Us Their Bedroom Eyes

Bedrooms are often overlooked when it's time to freshen up our homes and that's quite a shame since we spend 1/3 of our lives in the bedroom. There's no need to overlook your bedroom this month because we are having our spring Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sale! Save 25% on all upholstered beds and save 20% on all case goods (special orders only). A few of our favorite beds are pictured, but many more are available to order in both fabric and leather. Stop by our showroom now through May 4th and speak with one of our interior designers about making your dream bedroom a reality.

MG+BW's "Paul" available @ Weisshouse

MG+BW's "Yates" available @ Weisshouse

MG+BW's "Clark" available @ Weisshouse

MG+BW's "Helaine" available @ Weisshouse

MG+BW's "Butler" available @ Weisshouse

Clear Design Solutions: The Lucite Trend

One of our absolute favorite design publications, ELLE Decor recently held a fun contest via their Facebook page: "March Decorating Madness - Our 2013 Trend Tournament." While leopard, lace, floral, stripes, brass, neutral and neon all received votes, Lucite was the winner. Lucite has endured the test of time, first appearing in the 1930s and developed by DuPont. According to Apartment Therapy, "Lucite was commercially available by 1937, and the material was soon being used in various designs, from jewelry to handbags to furniture. One of the earliest and most famous suites of Lucite furniture was commissioned for Helena Rubinstein's New York City apartment. The suite was totally unique and almost comically glamorous — no surprise that it was designed by the artist Ladislas Medgyes, who was not only an interior decorator but also a stage designer who had started a school of stagecraft in Paris that helped promote a Surrealist aesthetic. Rubinstein's acrylic furniture was manufactured by Rohm and Haas (sometimes erroneously credited as "Roman Haas," but the company was actually named for a Mr. Rohm and Mr. Haas, both of whom were coincidentally named Otto) around 1939-1940."

We chose a few of our favorite vintage Lucite pieces from our own inventory to highlight. Each piece is unique and in-stock. Visit our website or showroom for additional details and pricing.