Check Out Our New (Vintage) Lighting

We cannot say this enough: the right lighting can totally transform a space. And a fun shape, color or unique lamp has dual functions as a light and a piece of art or sculpture. We recently received a new collection of unique and vintage lights. You can view our complete collection here or visit our showroom. A few of our favorites are pictured.

Lighten Up Your Home the Vintage Way

We love how a vintage light fixture is both purposeful and charming. A vintage light does double duty that way every time. We are always hunting for cool, vintage light fixtures that can and often do change the entire mood of a room. Lots of natural light is always ideal, but when your home is natural-light-challenged, visit our website and explore some of our vintage lamps and chandeliers. Feel free to call us or stop by for details.

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Weisshouse item #A6311 (needs re-wired)

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Weisshouse item #A6445

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. 

Over Sized Lights Done Right

photo courtesy of Pine Cone Hill

When we came across this photo on our Facebook News Feed, we were delighted to see these industrial lamps used as sconces in lieu of traditional table lamps. We love the monochromatic color scheme and reclaimed wood/weathered wood headboard too. You can recreate this look with a little help from Weisshouse. We have a pair of similar lamps in-stock (see photo) and several beds that can be special ordered like the one shown. 

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Rustic Carson Bed available at Weisshouse in King or Queen size

A Bright Light at the End of the Tunnel

Spring is almost here! We are now witness to longer days and soon the weather will be warming up as well. At Weisshouse, we often feature new lighting and emerging trends in lighting when it seems like the sun is just a mythical character that only resides in places like Florida and California. Well, rest assured because the sun will shine again in Pittsburgh. Until then, check out a few of  our favorite vintage and new lamps below. As always, visit Weisshouse for the best new and vintage furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories!

Trend #1: Mid-century Modern. This trend has been hot for some time and hasn't lost any momentum yet.

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Trend # 2 : Vintage Nickel Finish. This metal is happening.Now!

MG+BW available to order @ Weisshouse

Trend # 3: Mixing Wood Tones. Light. Dark. Both. You name it and we are mixing them together. No need to match.

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Lighting: Your Home's Best Friend

A great pair of lamps can transform a bedroom or living room. Whether you prefer vintage lighting or new, Weisshouse has a style that will suit any interior perfectly. January is a great time to shop for new lighting at Weisshouse. We have many styles that are now on sale. If you don't fall in love with something (or two) in our showroom, ask one of our sales people to help you. We have an infinite number of styles that can be special ordered. Visit www.weisshouse.com and click on "lighting" to browse through our various offerings. 

Fall In Love with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams This Fall Part 2

Part 2 of our "Fall In Love" blog features Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams' New Arrivals. There are so many stunning new pieces that we are really excited about. The 2012 Fall Collection Online Catalog can be viewed here: http://www.mgbwhome.com/ecatalog.aspx.

As always, we have OUR favorites. See some of them below and visit Weisshouse to shop the Special Order Sale where you can save up to 25% on Pittsburgh's favorite furniture!

Lincoln Pull-Up Table (Available in 3 Finishes)

Nadine Wing Chair

Serena Table Lamp

Avignon Sofa

Manning Console Table

Identifying Quality Vintage Stiffel Lamps

An article from 2011 on www.ehow.com and our very own pair of Stiffel Lamps inspired our latest blog. Vintage Stiffel Lamps can be found on various popular vintage websites where they are sold for up to $ 3,600. We have a stunning pair in stock and well priced at less than half that price. Read more about The Stiffel Lamp Company below.

"The Stiffel Lamp Company, founded in Chicago in 1932 by Ted Stiffel, sought to use a variety of metals and creative designs in the lamps. The trademark feature of Stiffel lamps is a foil signature and a combination of metal and other materials in the composition of the lamp. However, due to reproductions and the use of labels that can fall off or be removed, it can be somewhat tricky to identify a Stiffel lamp mark."

Shades Not Included - Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.weisshouse.com/products/2309?cat=5

A Mix of the Past and Present

We are often featuring what's hot in the world of vintage finds here on the Weisshouse blog. Vintage pieces from the Mid Century Modern era are very, very popular right now and Weisshouse is certainly a valuable resource for finding them. It's true that everything old becomes new again. In addition to genuine vintage furniture, many manufacturers are recreating the past and reinterpreting vintage looking furniture in new ways. Mixing vintage and new "vintage" styles is now easier than ever. Bold, modern fabric prints and bright lacquer finishes on throwback chairs, sofas and tables are popping up in stores and online. Vintage credenzas from the 50s and 60s look fresh with a coat of bright paint. Vintage lamps are new when rewired and outfitted with a sophisticated lampshade in linen, silk or even burlap. Stop by the Weisshouse showroom at 324 S.Highland Avenue in Shadyside or visit our website (www.weisshouse.com) for even more design ideas and inspiration. Check out the photos below for a few of our vintage and new "vintage" favorites.



Liam Sofa (MG+BW)

Vintage Walnut Credenza, Console, Buffet

Major Chair (MG+BW)

Martin Sofa (MG+BW)

Pair of Vintage Brutalist Night Stands/Side Cabinets by Paul Evans

Dean II Chair (MG+BW)

Vintage Russell Wright Side Table with Shelf

Diane's Conversation Chair

Set of Four Vintage Designer Stackable Composite Plastic and Chrome Stainless Steel Chairs

Summer Sample Sale: A Closer Look At Vintage Furniture

Vintage furniture has never been hotter. Everyone is looking for well-made, one of a kind pieces that can stand on their own or blend beautifully into any style. We love this advice from About.com: "Buying vintage furniture is one of the smartest things you can do to furnish your home in a style that is completely your own. You can give yourself extra "friend of the environment" points about it, as bringing vintage furniture and home furnishings into your is one of the greenest things you can do.
Buying vintage furniture is a little different from your usual garage sale or thrift store shopping, because you are not looking for just any used furniture, but furniture from a specific time frame. To qualify as real vintage furniture, it should be at least 30 to 40 years old. Anything more than a 100 years old qualifies as antique."

All of our amazing vintage furniture, lighting and accessories are on sale now through July 9th. Visit our website to scroll through all of vintage pieces and stop by our showroom to see each wonderful piece for yourself. Check out a few of our favorite vintage items below...