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About Trystcraft

TRYSTCRAFT arose from a passion for design and a desire to find the perfect furnishings to complete two mid century modern house restorations. The first was a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired 1958 home in Lakeland, Florida and the second a 1959 Japanese post and beam home in Kalamazoo, Michigan - We're working our way slowly through the years! Aesthetically, I have a love for minimalism, beautiful wood grain and expressive design elements. Furniture that clearly shows how it goes together and holds itself up stems from my love of structure in architecture. While my interests...Read More

Trystcraft

Established in 20151stDibs seller since 2021

Featured Pieces

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Mid century modern chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates in the 1960s. This set probably earned the Havana moniker as it evokes a romantic im...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall 'Havana' chair and ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Classic Chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for his company Craft Associates in the 1960s, this set earned the Havana moniker as it evokes a romantic image of one curling u...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare William Hinn chair for Urban Furniture
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare chair designed by William Hinn for Urban Furniture circa 1955. Crafted from solid walnut with cane wrapped arms and cane back, this chair has swooping curves and some really gre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Jean Gillon Tijuca / Amazonas Leather and Rosewood sofa for Italma
By Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Designed by Jean Gillion for Italma of Brazil in the 1970s, this 'Tijuca'' sofa features a thick leather cushion supported by an intricately woven string h...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Massive 1970s teak planter coffee table
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stunning 1970s Danish conversation pit table from a Detroit mid century modern home. This huge teak platform floats on casters and is definitely not your everyday coffee table! Stand...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Kofod Larsen Penguin Lounge Chairs
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Pair of iconic Penguin Lounge chairs designed by Kofod Larsen and distributed by Selig in the early 1950s. The distinctive bent plwood back with teak veneer earned this chair the Pen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Arne Norell Wenge and Calfskin Sirocco Safari Chairs
By Arne Norell
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare Wenge wood and original calfskin sling Sirocco model safari chairs designed by Arne Norell in 1964 and made by his company Norell in the 1960s. Simple through dowel construction...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wenge

Unique Architectural Limed Oak Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Beautiful and unique limed oak desk featuring strong horizontal emphasis and dynamic splayed verticals. Likely from the 1940s, possibly made in France ,...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Paul McCobb Cane back armchair
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare walnut framed armchair with cane back designed by Paul McCobb and made by Directional Furniture in the late 1950s. A very interesting chair with both Danish and Shaker charact...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Mexican Modern Lounge chair and side table/ottoman
By Clara Porset, Michael van Beuren
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superb vintage mexican modern lounge chair and side table in the style of Michael Van Buren and Clara Porset. Simple organic modern forms and a wonde...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Reed, Mahogany

Paul McCobb Iron Leg Nesting tables with drawers
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stripped down minimalist nesting table designs from Paul McCobb's 1953 Planner Group. This set is extremely versatile and looks great while doing it. Featuring a main console table w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

Materials

Iron

Greta Jalk teak and leather loveseats for France and Son
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Luxurious teak frame and leather cushioned loveseats designed by Greta Jalk with Charles France for his company France and Sons in the 1950s. Gorgeous teak wood frame with elegant ba...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Teak

More About Trystcraft

Our living room in our 1958 home.

Our home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, designed by local architect Norman F. Carver

Our living room with copper faced fireplace and built in sofa.

Our home as seen from the ravine

A beautifully patinated pair of Borge Mogensen Spanish Chairs

Bruno Mathsson's sinuous chaise lounge

The elusive Elizabeth chair by Danish deisgner Kofod Larsen, in Rosewood.

Eames RKR rocker by the Alexander Calder sculpture 'La Grand Vitesse'

Organic modernism by Isamu Noguchi and George Nakashima