New Year, New Arrivals

It is hard to believe we are just a couple of days away from the start of (another) new year. This means that we are also just a couple of days short of successfully completing (another) full year. As an old saying goes, “out with the old, in with the new.” We know this pattern well at Sunnyside: we find ourselves sending pieces to their new homes, thereby making space to welcome new inventory, like ones from the recent Indian shipment that we are spotlighting in this newsletter.

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Slow Furniture That Lasts

You may have seen the recent article from the New York Times about “fast furniture.” Similar to the concept of “fast fashion,” this typology of furniture is characterized by the following: it is easy to get; easy to get rid of; typically mass-produced; and relatively inexpensive. Typically, some assembly is often required on the part of the buyer, or a handy friend or family member. On the one hand, fast furniture enables the acquisition of household items at an affordable price point. On the other hand, “fast furniture” tends to be made from cheap, non-biogradeable materials.

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The Table Connection

Tables are perhaps one of the most practical pieces of furniture that exists in a home. Fittingly, tables are found in every room. They hold things, such as family photos or memories of a special meal. And, this time of year especially, they host holiday decorations, food, and presents. Beyond their practical use, tables also facilitate connection. To ourselves and each other. Have you ever noticed that where there is good conversation and cheerful gathering, or peaceful study and reflection, a table is usually involved? Think about it: although the usage may change with the type of table involved, the connection charm applies to all types of tables, from dining room table to coffee; side; writing; hall; and consoles.

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The Enchantment of a Bench

Despite its rigid exterior, there’s something magical about a bench. It invites us to rest. Entryway benches offer a place to sit down (and set all of your stuff) when you get home. Park benches provide a refuge for our feet (and our minds), even if for a minute. A bench placed outside, on a porch or in a garden, beckons us to pause from the busyness of our day. This invitation is especially intriguing because benches aren’t typically associated with comfort. Think about that: while it’s unlikely you’ll find benches as living room furniture, they have the uncanny ability to facilitate mental and physical rest.

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Moon Reflections, Through the Looking Glass

It’s (already) the end of October. Costumes are waiting patiently on their hooks and pumpkins sit at the ready for their seasonal debut. As we prepare to end one major marker of autumn, we are also at the beginning of another, perhaps less observed cycle: the advent of the new moon. So, what does the new moon have to do with antiques?

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Whimsy & Delight at Sunnyside

Halfway through October, we find ourselves in the middle of multiple transitions: our days are growing shorter, leaves are changing colors, and the cold air is creeping in, just to name a few. We find ourselves holding on to the last bits of our summer adventures while looking ahead to the festive season. Pumpkin spice has already settled in, and soon, the advent of warm, wooly sweaters and hot cocoa. Mindful of our tendency to jump ahead to the next thing, Sunnyside has decided to settle in for a bit in this enchanting middle moment, focusing the first of our expanded newsletters, The Bazaar, on the theme of whimsy and delight.

Whimsy & Delight at Sunnyside2022-12-29T12:06:33-05:00
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