Make sure it Fits!

This blog is not only to help you with some guidelines for collecting MCM pieces but also to make sure whatever you are buying it will fit on your home. I have had a couple of times where customers don’t ask any questions and end up wanting to return their items due to “it doesn’t fit on my space” or “it doesn’t go with my décor”. To avoid any waste of time and money on your part here are some guidelines to help you choose the right piece. 1. Be clear on what style of furniture or accessories you would like for your home. 2. Think about which colors you would like to see. 3. Before buying think about if the shape goes with the large pieces you already have. 4. Have a plan in mind and sketch the room out with the placement of the pieces you already have and want to buy together. 5. Ask questions about size, inside and outside dimensions, height, weight, etc. Online sellers like me rather have someone asking measurements and not having stuff returned. 6. If you can’t see details on the pictures; ask for close ups and other angle pictures. 7. Make sure the item can be brought from the outside to the inside. 8. Make sure it will make turns and / or bring it upstairs if needed. 9. Check the windows of the room where the piece is going to; maybe you can bring it in by taking the window out, without any demolition of course! 10. Measure the doors that the piece has to go through, yes all of them! 11. If there is a tight entrance to your community and large trucks cannot make the turn in; make sure you inform the seller before buying the piece not afterwards. 12. If there is an elevator, loading dock or anything similar in your community or building; make sure to tell the seller. 13. You can make a template in paper or cardboard to scale to give you an idea of the size of lamps, art, chairs and small pieces of furniture like bookcases or cabinets. 14. And lastly make sure you schedule some strong friends to help you bring it in when it arrives. We hope these guidelines will help you choose the right pieces to create a wonderful space that will reflect your style and taste but most importantly that it will help you create a space that you will be proud of and you can enjoy of surrounded by friends and family.

New pieces

Since I last wrote we have been buying a lot of wonderful pieces. Please take a look at some of our most recent purchases and help us spread the word.

Interesting Fact about MCM

Did you know that Paul McCobb was born in Medford MA? During his career he was better known for his furniture designs but in his first few years as a designer he also designed radios and televisions for CBS-Columbia, Hi-Fi Consoles for Bell & Howell, along with other household items. His Planner Group, manufactured by Winchendon Furniture Company, was among the best selling contemporary furniture lines of the 1950s and was in continuous production from 1949 until 1964.

Stay in touch

In order to stay in touch and to keep everyone informed and updated; you can now follow us on twitter @Grestuff

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Dear friends, We are glad to invite you to belong to the Gre-stuff's friends circle. Our company is dedicated to bring you Mid Century Modern furniture and accessories. With our pieces you can create a special home filled with functional and attractive pieces. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Gre-Stuff-Mid-Century-Modern-Furniture-Accessories-and-more/127065127387741 and check us on the web WWW.GRE-STUFF.COM We look forward to see you on line, Grethel Arevalo Noble

The Diaper Service

It is no secret to everyone that I consider the 50’s and 60’s to be the best years to have lived in, thanks to all the inventions that made life easier without having to live in the hurried mad race that the world became after those decades. Well, the diaper service is one of those advantages of the modern life that made life easier for women back then. Even though this service started in the 30’s it was very well used by the 50’s women. I find it amazing that the diaper service still exists now days. Especially after all the technological advances for the home like the washer and dryer. Also you would think that after the invention of the disposable diaper this service would be extinct but it’s still standing. Here is a little bit of the history of this particular company that has been victorious in the diaper service for over 70 years. http://www.dy-dee.com/html/about_us.html Good for them! When a good idea is supported with hard work; surpasses all odds!

Our new warehouse

As you all know by now we have moved to 379 Liberty St Suite 302 Rockland MA 02370. The new warehouse is ready for you to come and browse all of our inventory and add it to your collection of MCM.