Friday, April 24, 2015

Industrial-Style Lighting

Vintage lighting is back! Check out what we have in stock!

These rustic industrial-style Edison bulbs are all the rage right now! They range in price from $7.99 to $9.99.




We also recently got in these half-chrome ceiling pendant lamps (#: HCPL01)! Each installation is just like this one and are $159.99 apiece.



This hanging spotlight ceiling pendant lamp with nickel finish (#: RNS04) is 14" in diameter and 23" tall. It would be perfect in a home office or (wo)man cave. Make this yours today for $279.99!


Want a bigger version of the above light? We can help you with that! This hanging spotlight ceiling pendant lamp with nickel finish (#:LNS05) is a whole 17" in diameter and 18" tall! Take this one home for only $20 more at $299.99!



Our last featured industrial-style light is perfect for nautical aficionados. With a lighthouse-style flair, this hanging lantern pendant (#: LPN02) doesn't disappoint and is for sale at the great price of $139.99!



Swing on by City Liquidators any day between 9am and 6pm and let us light up your life with our fantastic products and prices. Have a great day!

Friday, April 17, 2015

Barcelona-Style Furniture: A Retrospect

We here at City Liquidators love our Barcelona Furniture. We have both chairs and loveseats in both white and black. They are as pictured below, along with their information.

Item #: U11493-20B. Black Barcelona Chair. CL Price: $269.90.
Item #: U11493-20W. White Barcelona Chair. CL Price: $269.90.

Item #: U11493-40B. Black Barcelona Loveseat. CL Price: $449.90.

Item #: U11493-40W. White Barcelona Loveseat. CL Price: $449.90.
 
 
 So imagine our surprise when we stumbled onto a past history of their very designs! It goes all the way back to the late 20s and is quite interesting.

The story begins with a man by the name of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a German architect, and a woman by the name of Lilly Reich, a German interior designer. Mies was born in 1886 and had a very modernist style to his designs, with deceptively simple and clean lines mixed with modern materials like stainless steel and plate glass. According to the British newspaper, The Independent, he referred to this style as "skin and bones" architecture. 


Lilly Reich was a Berlin designer of textiles and women's clothing while she designed furniture. She was born in Berlin, Germany in 1885, and she closely collaborated with Mies for more than 10 years. She was the artistic director responsible for the German contribution to the 1929 World Arts Fair in Barcelona. 

Portrait of Lilly Reich. Photo courtesy of: http://imgarcade.com/1/lilly-reich-architecture/.

Both she and Mies were an integral part of the Bauhaus art movement.

As part of his architectural passion, Mies very much understood that for a successful building interior, the furniture had to complement the design. As a result, he took a side interest in furniture design. So when the German government commissioned Mies to design the German Pavilion that would be featured at the 1929 World Arts Fair in Barcelona, he could help but think about the furniture that would go in it. 

The permanent reconstruction of Mies' and Reich's Barcelona Pavilion. Photo courtesy of: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcelona_Pavilion#/media/File:The_Barcelona_Pavilion,_Barcelona,_2010.jpg.

Since King Alfonso XIII and Queen Ena of Spain were going to walk through all of the exhibits, he thought it would be a good idea to set up chairs in case they needed a rest while they were visiting. But these couldn't be any ordinary chairs, they needed to be fit for a king and queen. 

The chairs were inspired by two types of royal furniture. One was the Roman folding stool, a stool exclusively for Roman aristocrats. These were known as Curule seats and are where the look of the Barcelona chair's legs came from. 




The other was the ancient Egyptian folding chair.

Ancient Egyptian folding stool found in the tomb of official Kha, a foreman of works at Deir El-Medina. He worked under the reign of several pharoahs. Photo/info courtesy of: http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/16530.

The Ceremonial Throne of King Tutankhamun of ancient Egypt. Photo/info courtesy of: http://www.egyking.info/2012/05/ceremonial-throne-of-tutankhamun.html.

 The Barcelona chair's influences were supposed to bring to mind the image of a throne. The chair's name naturally came from its world debut at the World Arts Fair in Barcelona in 1929. It was originally pieced together with metal and goat skin, but in the 50s, Mies revisited it and redesigned it with stainless steel and leather. It has been a big seller all over the world ever since.

We're open every day from 9am to 6pm. So the next time you're around, check out our Barcelona chairs and loveseats and marvel at the amazing products that history has created.

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Monday, April 6, 2015

Vintage Porcelain Lamps

In the little-known nooks and crannies of our store, we have a vintage porcelain figure lamp collection. We don't know much about them, but we do know that they're pretty cool looking! Below are a few of the pieces we carry.






They're hidden away towards the back of the bed section, if you're interested in hunting for them.

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter and/or Spring Sunday! Come on by and visit us, we're open 9am to 6pm every day.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Our Recliners: Something for Everyone

Have you seen our motion recliners yet? They come in all shapes and sizes and are très relaxing. You should seriously come by and check this action out.


The following is a list of types and descriptions of the recliners that we carry, as well as a few examples along with them.



Power recliners are the most famous and loved of the recliners today. They are designed for people who have difficulty adjusting their recliner, so they have an electric motor that helps the person recline and helps lift them out of their chair. They are also great for people suffering medical problems like back pains and arthritis. These recliners also avoid the effort it takes to get comfortable with a mechanical reclining system.

Item #: U74303-98. CL Price: $999.90.
Our Casscoe-Granite power rocker recliner is the definition of sleek and smooth. The padded arms and supportive seating are an additive bonus to a great package.




Zero wall recliners actually move forward when they recline, rather than back into the wall behind them. This makes them the perfect choice for smaller spaces.

Item #: 21201-82. CL Price: $799.90.
This Beamard-Galaxy zero wall power wide recliner gives you plenty of space in the seat while not hitting the wall at all. It featured top-grain leather in the seating areas with matched vinyl everywhere else. Bring a blanket and pillow to cuddle with and a good book to read and you're set for a nice, relaxing evening.




The classic recliner is the classic style that you know and love with the mechanical system to recline the seat.

Model #: 9B14. Fabric #: 22149B. CL Price: $999.
This classic-style recliner may be classic, but it is by no means ordinary. It is known as "The Beast" for a reason. Have an extra large man or woman in your life? This recliner is just for them. It will both comfort that big person in your life and save space at the same time. It breaks down easily for transport and to avoid bulk. Check out this masterpiece chair today!



Rocker recliners can be used as a rocking chair on an arched path (see the arrows below the chair design) when fully upright or recliner when reclined back. They're the best of both worlds.

Item #: 750-05-25. CL Price: $269.
Our Darcy Rocker Recliner rocks! With its comfy pillow-top armrests and a one-pull reclining motion in the handle on the side, this will be sure to make the perfect seat for your living room.




Glider recliners are similar to rocker recliners, except they glide back and forward in a smooth motion on a linear path versus swaying back and forward on an arched one (see the arrows under the chair design). 

Item #: 214-04-61. CL Price: $349.
The Mannix Durablend recliner glides softly back and forward, making you feel as if you're floating on a cloud. It also swivels, allowing you to turn wherever the action is without having to get up. Once you sit down, you'll never want to get up.




A swivel recliner has a base that can swivel around in a full circle, while the chair back can recline and the footrest comes up when the back is pushed back. It also has the rocking quality, which makes it a comfortable and soothing option.

Item #: U5093-20-04. CL Price: $999.
This lush Magnus swivel recliner has electric reclining power and acts as a rocker too. You'll never want anything else once you try it.




Comfort plus recliners offer extra padding and/or lumbar support. They're extra soft and comfortable, so if you have achy joints, limbs, or back, these recliners are for you.

Item #: 13903-25. CL Price: $399.90.
This Duraplush recliner is extra soft and cushy for that luxurious relaxed feel that you want when you're laying back in the heart of your own home.


Come on by and see what we have to offer. You won't believe the selection, quality, and price! We also deliver, so don't let distance stop you!

We're open from 9am to 6pm every day. If you have a question, feel free to call and ask! Our home furniture number is: 503-230-7716. Have a great day! 

Friday, March 13, 2015

Spring into Spring with Our Bright, Colorful Chairs!

We have some fun folding colorful chairs right in time for spring!

Some of them are shiny and vinyl...

Shiny orange folding chair. #: 84681. CL Price: $16.99.


Shiny blue folding chair. #: 84680. CL Price: $16.99.

Shiny green folding chair. #: 84682. CL Price: $16.99.

And some with festive flower designs AND the fun spring colors...

Shiny blue flower folding chair. #: 84677. CL Price: $16.90.

Shiny green flower folding chair. #: 84676. CL Price: $16.90.

Shiny orange flower folding chair. #: 84674. CL Price: $16.90.

Have a great day all! We're open 9am-6pm every day, so come on by and visit!


Wednesday, March 11, 2015

PDX Carpet: Great News!!

Great news everybody! The Port of Portland has accepted the bid on our behalf by our very own Emma Pelett for the PDX carpet and we will be able to pick it up next month! We plan on repurposing the carpet into welcome mats and rugs. This is HUGE, and we'll tell you why.

The Portland International Airport's carpet has a huge cult following (#pdxcarpet on Instagram), three Twitter accounts, and even its own line of socks and shirts. "The carpet covers over 14 acres throughout the terminal," reports PDXCarpet.com, "the equivalent of 10 Portland city blocks."


In 1987, SRG Architects took on the carpet design because of the annoying clicking clacking noises on the hard airport floors. The floors were also very plain and very dull while the airport wanted to make the place cozier for welcoming people home.

They didn't want the carpet colors to be boring and they wanted to bring in the fun colors and feel of the northwest. The final pattern, according to portlandmonthlymag.com, "corresponded to Portland's intersecting North-South runways, as seen from the control tower."

The Port of Portland had to think carefully about the future of the carpet because it has sentimental value to the community as a whole and we are extremely flattered that they chose us. We will take the best care of the carpet that we can and will work hard to make these repurposed welcome mats and rugs into products that you will enjoy.


Happy Almost St. Patrick's Day: Shoot and Score with City Liquidators

Happy almost St. Patrick's day everybody! The celebration day is just around the corner, and we want you to be prepared. Below we have a recipe for Shamrocked Shooters with our very own 5-piece barware set and shot glasses!

Featuring:

5-Piece Barware Set

Only $24.99 at City Liquidators!

and

Duck Dynasty Shot Glasses

These are green... right? Only $4.99 at City Liquidators!

We found the following shot recipe from About.com's cocktail section, written by cocktails expert, Colleen Graham.
Shamrocked Shooters

Shamrocked Shooter.  © cristi lucaci / Dollar Photo Club

Prep Time: 3 Minutes.
Total Time: 3 Minutes.
Yield: 1 Shooter.

Ingredients
  • 2 ounces Midori melon liqueur.
  • 1/2 ounce Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey.
  • 1/2 ounce Carolan's Irish Cream liqueur.
Directions
  1. Pour the ingredients into the cocktail shaker (which is in the barware set) full of ice.
  2. Shake incredibly well.
  3. Strain into a Duck Dynasty shot glass.
  4. Drink up and enjoy!
Have a safe and fun St. Patrick's Day and enjoy. We're here from 9am to 6pm every day, so feel free to come on by and visit!