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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

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

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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

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Oak

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

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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...

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Iron

Greta Jalk teak and leather loveseats for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
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

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Leather, Teak

George Nakashima for Widdicomb attributed mirror
By George Nakashima
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stunning vintage sculpted walnut framed mirror attributed to George Nakashima for his Origins collection for Widdicomb-Mueller, 1958-1964. This mirror incorporates Nakashima’s distin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Walnut

Architectural Wood Model of Denver, CO.
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Beautiful architect’s model of downtown Denver, CO. in solid wood. Featuring a CNC base of streets and open spaces, individual buildings are modeled to scale in a variety of woods. M...
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Danish Teak Bar Stools by Tarm Stole OG Mobelfabrik
By Tarm Stole
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Classic Danish modern design by Tarm Stole OG Mobelfabrik made from solid teak with form fitting seats. Sturdy construction, beautiful teak woodgr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Stools

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Teak

Hugh Acton Wood Sculpture from His Own Barn
By Hugh Acton
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A unique hanging sculpture consisting of 4 interlocking squares set at random angles held in place with dowels. This piece was bought from mi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Japanese Folding Cane Lounge Chair
By Kosuga
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare folding lounge chair with cane seat and back made by Kosuga of Japan. High-quality build and beautiful woven cane combine for an exercise in sublime minimalism. Folds up easily ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane

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