Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 1908
4PM

Vintage Post Cards c. 1900

Daylight Savings Sale

Passionate About Pillows

I'm loving the pillows we did for fall. They came out better than I envisioned and look fantastic in the showroom. My only regret is I didn't make more!


Farbrics in the order that they appear:
Chenonceau Charcoal - Schumacher
Chenonceau Fawn
Bloomsbury Lapis LuLuDK

Palihouse

Palisades Holloway, a boutique hotel, built by Palisades Development Group, is "not a boutique hotel, and not a luxury residence". Whatever it is, we like. Their lobby features a lounge, a coffee bar and half a dozen nooks to hang with friends. We learned about the project last year when they purchased a number of things from the store. However, it came as a surprise to find it almost entirely comprised of our pieces. Most customers notice right away but for those who haven't visited it is worth a peak.

Our Plaza sofa anchors this sleek vignette. Also from the store a 3 cylinder chandelier, Travertine coffee table, crown coat rack, pedestal side tables and vintage stool.

Host stand at the entrance.

The task lamp and metal hutch are new pieces which can be found on our website.

Empiric's cane back bench in cream leather. Originally they were going to use pony hair bolsters but possibly that idea was scrapped pre production. Vintage framed print above is one that we had in our own home for a bit.

This is other side of the fireplace wall featuring our TH Robsjohn Gibbing reproduction arm chair, vintage floor lamp with suede shade and the mate to the 3 cylinder fixture.

All Hallows Eve

Period/Style: Mid Century Modern
Country: USA
Date: Mid Century

Description: Striking pair of mid century side chairs. Chairs reupholstered in Amber Leather and Black vinyl. Back upholstery has roll detail with nail head trim. Chairs refinished maintaining natural distress. 19" from floor to seat.

Dimensions:
22"W X 20"D X 32"H
56cm W X 50.75cm D X 81.25cm H
Materials: Wood, Leather
Condition: Restored, Very Good
Number of items: 2

Price: $1,350


Happy HalloweenYes We Carve

Haunted Happenings

With Halloween just around the corner and Autumn in the air we're stocking up on our favorite seasonal decor. Its amazing the difference just a few weeks can make in the showroom.....

Hand Painted Wood Eyeballs $5/ dozen

18"H Lichen Cluster $12. ea

Small Gourds ($8. ea) and Guinea Placemats ($15. ea)

36"H Aspen Spray Foliage $12. ea

Move over Charlie Brown, we've found the next "Great Pumpkin"
Black Pumpkin 16"D $145. ea

In addition to these new items we also have a variety of vintage accessories strewn about. A selection of seasonal decor can be viewed here. Below, Empirics holiday appropriate mascot, Georgii.

Boo

Our Favorite Resources

People are frequently asking us to recommend resources in Los Angeles for cleaning, refinishing, repairing or whatever. As a result, we have decided to post some of our favorites under the heading "Our Favorite Resources". Please regard these referrals as casual suggestions and not endorsements as, well, we just cant be responsible for everyone. Please let us know if you had a positive or negative experience so others can benefit. And if you have any favorites of your own in the home & furniture world, please share them with us.

Upholstery Cleaning

CityWide Carpet Cleaners

9000 Sunset Blvd

West Hollywood CA 90069

800-736-9128

cwcarpetcleaners.com

Wood and Metal Refinishing

P.R.O.

1539 Fishburn Ave

Los Angeles CA 90063

323-264-2080

Upholstery Restoration

P.R.O.

1539 Fishburn Ave

Los Angeles CA 90063

323-264-2080

Carpets, Custom Area Rugs, Sisel, Seagrass and Synthetic Floor Coverings

Linoleum City
5657 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 469-0063
www.linoleumcity.com

Custom Lamp Shades & Lamp Repair
Carl's Lamps & Custom Shades
8334 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 651-5825

or

City Custom Lamp Shades
737 N La CienegaBlvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 289-0002

Paint and Painting Supplies
Dunn-Edwards
find a store near you here

Collections

9 Vintage Tops $225

A few unique collections around the store right now....

3 pairs of cast metal elephant bookends


7 assorted wooden gavels $225

flasks $35 - $490.

amber apothecary bottles $15 - $190.

Piano Bench featured in LA Times

In Jennifer Culp's Broadway Hollywood bedroom.

Paul McCobb

Photo: www.architonic.com

Paul McCobb, (1917-1969) was a prolific designer with no formal training and an intuitive understanding of materials and efficiency. Like many of his contemporaries in the 50's, Paul McCobb designed practical and affordable furniture for the pragmatic values of Americans after WWII. We appreciate his values today and especially like his use of brass with wood to provide structural strength in his pieces and provide hardness at vulnerable edges while maintaining their visual "lightness". His thin drawers, brass accents, efficient diminutive hardware and frugal use of wood became his signature in the Planner and Directional lines that we see most often in Southern California. Below are some classic examples of his work taken from Bond&Bowery (a sensible alternative to the skyrocketing prices on 1stdibs.)
Paul McCobb did so much work that was consistently great and accessible to middle class Americans that we applaud him and will continue to search for and restore his work for years to come. For all these reasons and more, we're adding Mr. McCobb to our Standing on the Shoulders of Giants column.

Heather & Alex's Home

Gallery owners, Heather Taylor and Alex De Cordoba are dear clients, and even dearer friends, who we love spending time with in their beautiful Los Angeles home. When first shopping with us Heather had a few special pieces that were important to work around and the blend of styles produced a very personal and eclectic final product. We especially love the palette and commend them for taking risks with bold color. Heather has perfected the look of Moroccon Modern and, as you can see in the pictures below, she has also perfected a warm and welcoming home.







We look forward to watching this space evolve as Heather and Alex grow together in it.

Barstools featured in LA Times

In Angelo Surmelis' kitchen remodel.

Featured Designer Max Gough

INTRODUCING MAX GOUGH

Empiric's part time sales associate, offering design services

Max Gough moved to the West coast in the spring of 2000, leaving behind him a fledgling New York City dance career and long east coast winters. Inspired and reinvigorated by the beauty of Southern California he went on to earn separate degrees in Photography and Interior Design. At the start of his career he had the good fortune to work with notable designers such as Gary Gibson, D. Crosby Ross, and Martyn Lawrence Bullard. After several years of mentorship he was ready to strike out on his own.

Maximillian Designs was born out of a cross breed of different influences and worlds which now enable him to create unique and sumptuous spaces. " I feel my own style is discovering what makes my clients happy and pushing them even further to make it the work or living space of their dreams. " He has completed projects in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.

If you want to meet Max and discuss your project, he is currently working Wednesdays and Saturdays at Empirics Beverly Blvd showroom. We recently sat down with Max to dish design.

Annie: What is a common misconception about designs services?

Max: That they have to be expensive! I am able to enter someone's home and, in a 3 hour window, aid them in color consultation and space planning. I can offer suggestions for window treatments, fabric, and lighting or help with design dilemmas that have their progress at a stand still.

A: What is the cost for your 3 hour consultation?

M: The consultation is $375 and should they decide to proceed with additional services this fee is absorbed into the larger vision.

A: What do you think makes you stand out in the design world?

M: I believe I am unique in that I'm not a designer that comes in and stamps the same style on every project. I have the ability to listen to the clients needs and wants for their space and give them the room of their dreams or better than what they imagined. The places we live in have the power to make us feel differently about ourselves. I love completing a project and hearing a client say, "I never thought I could live in a place like this". Often this is achieved by rearranging their existing furniture and adding color for an inexpensive change.

A: What are a few of your favorite spaces in LA?

M: Pali House, which coincidentally features many items from Empiric. I wasn't aware of this until I started working with Empiric and feel our finding eachother was kismet. Another is Maison 140 in Beverly Hills. You walk in and feel like you're entering a place outside of Los Angeles. Really sexy! Also, Terroni on Beverly Blvd where the designers did a fantastic job of blending old and new features that are unexpected and really exciting. Plus they have great pizza and a nice wine selection.

A: What are your favorite pieces currently in the Empiric showrooms?

M: Our new Williams Sleeper Sofa. Ask any designer how difficult it is to find a beautiful sleeper sofa! With this piece there is no compromise between form and function. We recently got in a stunning vintage George Nelson Dresser. It's classic, understated, and with its new finish, extremely chic. Also, a pair of MonteVerdi Young black leather chairs that are a handsome addition to any sophisticated room. Of course all of the unusual objects that fly in and out of the store daily are a decorators dream to add the final interesting touches to any project.

Max Gough
maxempiric@sbcglobal.net
maximilliandesigns.com
323-634-7323 store
213-840-3613 cell