Estate Sale: The Purple Lady Sonia Young Mid Century Modern Home

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Dates
Fri
Feb 9
10am to 4:30pm
2024
Sun
Feb 11
10am to 4:30pm
2024
Sat
Feb 10
10am to 4:30pm
2024

Terms & Conditions

Cash, VENMO, CashApp, Cashier's Check, ZELLE Personal Check (must clear bank)- Information will be posted.
Enter through SIDE door, NOT front door. Walk carefully.
Enter yard/home at your own risk. Not responsible for accidents.
Please wear comfortable shoes and do not bring backpacks or other large tote/shoulder bags.
If you break an item, you are responsible for purchasing it.

Bring dollies and labor to large load items. We do not offer packing and shipping.
If you purchase large item/s, we can hold for five days after the sale for you to arrange pickup.
All items must be paid for in full before removing from premises.

We do not offer layaway.,

ALL SALES FINAL. NO RETURNS.

Check us out on Facebook.com/Purple Lady Chattanooga for updates.
The photos selected for this site reprensent only a portion of what is in the house owned a passionate family of accumulators over three generations.

DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF ITEMS FOR SALE THROUGHOUT THIS HOUSE THIS ESTATE SALE WILL CONTINUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18. 10 A.M. - 4 :30 P.M. EACH DAY.
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Description & Details

The Purple Lady Sonia Young was a beloved member of the Chattanooga community who was passionate about the performing and fine arts. The contents of the stunning mid-century modern/Asian designed home reflect the owners' passion for art, travel, entertaining, and collecting an eclectic array of items from kaleidoscopes and musical snow-globes to libraries of books on Judaism, the arts, literature and American history (notably the Civil War).

This sale includes items collected and stored by three generations. There are hundreds of items.

Furniture, decorative and entertaining pieces and tableware are all mid-century modern circa 1960s-1970s and Asian, and includes pieces by Thomasville, Broyhill and Century American (furniture), tableware: Noritake, Mikasa, Dansk, and Waterford and many purple items gifted to the owners over the years. 

Asian elements and pieces are throughout the house (art, sculpture, porcelain). The owners also supported Tennessee and Southern artists.

Rock collectors will appreciate the many geodes, minerals and coral of all sizes and stone lawn furniture and ornaments. There is an entire collection of viny albums from the 1950s-1970s (classical, Broadway, jazz and rock/pop).

Clothing is all vintage (1960s-1980s), mainly but not all purple and one of a kind, from silks, sequins, leather and suede to purple fur coats. Vintage costume jewelry is 1960s-1970s. Much to be shown second weekend.

Practically speaking, there is kitchenware and cooking utensils, lawn tools, linens (purple) and pillows (decorative & purple) and vintage barware, glassware, mugs, every day and special occasion dishes from silverplate to artist- signed pottery. Also includes holiday items and party goods (Christmas, Mardi Gras) and many candles and under $20 gifts.

The Man of the House, Melvin A Young was a USMA (West Point) graduate, a Civil War historian and author of 4 books. He collected Civil War theme artwork and books (Serious inquiries only for his 500+ book library inlcuding many full collections).

Like the owners, this estate sale is one of a kind with many fun finds at all price points.

For inquiries, please email Melanie Young at soniapurplelady@gmail.com Please put PURPLE in the subject.

Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/purpleladychattanooga

All sales final.   Inspect items carefully. We have done our best to describe them. 

Many items in this house are fragile. We ask that you do not bring small children, pets or beverages. Please refrain from bringing large bags, totes, backpacks or bulky coats or clunky jewelry. Please be respectful of closed off rooms; we live in this house.

This house had thousands of items. Give the amount of merchandise in this house, we will continue to sell remaining items on Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17,  and Sunday, February 19, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. each day.

Thank you.

 

  

 

 

 

PURPLE GLASSWARE DIFFERENCE STYLESSAMOVARFISH PLATES ON PURPLE CARPETMCM BLACK DANSK SERVING PIECE SETPURPLE FLOWER CHINA DESIGNER: ERNESTINE SALERNO: 12 MUGS, 14 SAUCERS, 14 SMALL PLATES, 14 LARGE PLATES, CREAMER, SUGAR BOWLSET OF NORITAKE CHINA "BLUE VIOLETS"- 8 cups, 11 saucers, 12 small bowls, 12 small plates, 12 large plates, 12 salad plates, serving dish with top. 3 serving bowls, creamer and sugar holder.MCM SERVING WARMING DISH YELLOW AND RED FLOWER CHINA: 11 mugs, 12 plates, 4 larger cupsACROSONIC STANDUP PIANO AND SCULPTURES ON TOPARMOIRE/CABINET- Broyhill Premiere Collection, 1990s. 76 inches tall, 36 inches wide x 2- inches deep. Bottom two drawer cabinets measure 17 inches high and 19 inches deep. Middle drawer measures 29 inches wide and 18 inches deep. TV cabinet measures 25 inches high and 18 inches deep. Top two drawer bevel glass cabinet measures 30 inches wide and 14 inches deep.ASIAN FIGURINE TABLE LAMP PAIR.Asian umbrella standBEDROOM CHAIR PURPLE FABRICMCM Table Lamp and corner wood table.Early 20th century side chair.MCM SQUARE TABLE GLASS TOP OVERVIEWMCM RATTAN CHAIRS WITH MATCHING TABLE WITH GLASS TOP.Raymond Sabota Chin Hua Chinoiserie Ming style design for Century Furniture of Distinction 1970s Geuridon sideboard on wheels. PURPLE PAINTED RATTAN TABLE AND BRASS TOP MCMVintage Raymond Sobota Chin Hua for Century Furniture of Design (1970s) Burl wood with brass hardware, all intact. Low, long dresser measures 76 inches wide x 30.5 inches high x 18.5 inches deep. There is a matching Raymond Sobota Chun Hua armoire that measures 62 inches high x 38 inches wide x 18.5 inches deep. Two Matching bedside tables. Same design. Both show more signs of wear, Tall Dresser Raymond Sabota Chin Hua Dresser for Century Furniture of Design 1970S. Burled wood with brass trim hardware. Measures 62 inches tall x 38 inches wide x 18.5 inches deep.CESAR CRYSTAL BOHEMIAM PURPLE GLASS VASE WITH TAGFINE CRYSTAL: WEDGEWOOD AND OTHER DESIGNS. VASES, BOWLS, PITCHERS. ASSORTED SIZES.Green elephant stand/garden seat. Part of a matching pair.PURPLE COW STATUE: Dwight Davidson Glazed Ceramic, 1980s.PURPLE DECORATIVE GLASS. Many pieces by Chattanooga, Tennessee glass blower, Prentice Hicks, Wauhatchie Glassworks. Info: www.prenticehicks.com. Notably: purple glass flowers and stemware.PURPLE SPARKLING GIRAFFESTEDDY BEARS EVA GABEAR, North American Bear Company. We have a few celeBEARty Bears in this collection. All in good shape.MUSICAL SNOW GLOBES. Most reflect the cities where the owners traveled. There are approximately two dozen globes.ELEPHANTS: The owners believed elephants were good luck and placed one (or more) in every room. Most of these are carved from wood or stone. Note, the purple and white carved rhinoceros from Kenya in front is an exception.Large Crystal amethsyt set in petrified wood. Measures 20 inches tall x 12 inches wide. It is also a fountain.AMETHYST CRYSTAL BOOKENDS. We have three sets of amethyst and geode bookends in different sizes. These measure 6 inches tall x 5 inches wide,WHITE CORALSPAIR OF ASIAN JARS Measures 8 inches tall x 6 inches diameter. Asian stamp: Chinese.BRONZE FIGURINES FROM ASIA,pair of fu dogsPAIR OF VINTAGE JAPANESE SAMURAI WARRIOR DOLLSKISSING GRAFFES- Ally Burguieres, New Orleans, Framed Giclee Print, 19 inches wide x 12.5 inches high.Man with Donkey and Cart. Framed Watercolor by Tennessee Artist Gordon Wetmore (1938-2011). Signed. CLOWNS. Oil Painting on Wood. Artist: Mae Sibley, Memphis, Tennessee (1960s).RED FLOWERS. Oil on Wood. Artist: Mae Sibley, Memphis, TN. Measures 31 inches wide x 21 inches high. There are several oil paintings by both Mae Sibley and Jack Sibley.Chattanoogan William "Billy" Parker was (1934-2023) was a watercolorist known for his many street scenes. These are a series of 8 signed, authenticated and framed giclees. The Purple Lady collected many handbags in many styles and materials from daytime to evening. There are approximately 50 bags. Day, Evening purple clothes- silks, leather. Mainly 1970s-1990s. There is also a closet of vintage 1960s, mainly purple.DESIGNER SHOES, Size 8 N,. Many never or rarely worn: Givenchy, Ferragamo, Stuart Weizman, Cole Hahn and others.Series of Coca-Cola trays and 75th anniversary glasses. CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS JACK DENTON ORIGINAL OIL 1994 EST $600. Jack Denton lived in Chattanooga for 57 years and attended McCallie School. CHAMBERLAINS CHARGE BY MORT KUNSTLER 10 IN X13 IN ESTIMATE $1599MEN OF VALOR BY MORT KUNSTLER 11 IN X 13 IN EST $300MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES ROUGHLY 60 BOOKS. PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR1911 MILLER ANNIVERSARY ISSUE I ASUME 10 VOLUMES STILL WRAPPED UP. We also have the First Edition.THE BLOODY ANGLE BY MORT KUNTSLER 1991 10 X 12 INCH PRINT EST $500GREEN SINGER FRONTHUMMINGBIRD SUNDIALSale PictureLARGE ROUND PLANTERS PAIRINDONESIA GARUDA STATUESINDONESIA GARUDA STATUES PAIRKWAN YIN FOUNTAIN2 PAIRASIAN JUGSPURPLE CHINA- WAECHTERSBACH SPAINMCM MEDIUM BROWN WOOD BEDROOM SET 1960S-1970S .5 PIECES. 5 pieces: Tall dresser (6 drawers, 43 inches tall), Long dresser (9 drawers, 77 inches long), Pair of matching bedside tables, one mirror. Walnut wood with brass accent handles.CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL CARAFE AND OTHER COLLECTIBLESMetal Fisherman StatueCARVED ASIAN STATUES RESINGODDESS WOOD CARVING ASIA. Several Carved wood figurines.PAIR OF ANTIQUE GERMAN BISQUE PORCELAIN FIGURNES WITH NODDING HEADS. This is one of two pairs.PORCELAIN CHINESE FIGURINESCARVED ASIAN STATUES RESINLLADRO PORCELAIN MOSES FIGURINE 7 IN X 16 INRESIN FIGURINES ASIAVINTAGE HAND PAINTED MAJORCA STYLE BOWL AND TOP STAMPED ITALIANVINTAGE GLASS DECANTER AND VASE ENGLISH BACKING SCALESSale PictureSale PictureSale Picture13. PURPLE IRISES MAY SIBLEY OILSale PicturePAIR OF KNOLL OFFICE CHAIRS LEATHER AND STEEL 1960s1970sSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureMULTICOLOR JACKET BACK JEAN MARC COLLECTON SZE 16L POLYESTER STONE BENCH1966 MCM Yellow Faux Bamboo Bedroom Set. Design Thomasville Allegro dressersmirrorVINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY 1960s-1970s VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY EARRINGS AND PINS 1960S1970SCHANDELIER EARRINGS MULTICOLOR. This is just some of what we have. Open to private appointments as we do not have enough room to show everything.1966 MCM Yellow Faux Bamboo Bedroom Set. Design Thomasville Allegro dressers mirror. Dresser measures: . Long 7- Drawer Dresser measures 56 inches wide x 29 inches high x 19 inches deep. Three top drawers are 3 inches deep and 4 bottom drawers are 6.5 inches deep.DESK-CHAIR-BOOKSHELF HUTCH 1966 Mid Century Modern Yellow Faux Bamboo Bedroom Set. Thomasville Allegro- 9 PIECE SET Measurements for items in photo are 5. Desk – 4 drawers- measures 46.5 inches wide x 29 inches tall x 18 inches deep. 1 drawer are 6 inches deep and 2 are 3 inches deep. 6. Hutch on top of desk has two cabinets, each with two bookshelves and a top shelf. Measures: 51 inches tall x 46.5 inches wide x 10 inches deep. 7. Matching chair measures 35 inches tall. Ecru white polyurethane cushion seat measures 15 inches x 18 inches. Thomasville Allegro Yellow and White Bamboo Bedroom Set. 9 pieces in all. This is the matching 3-drawer dresser measures 30 inches wide x 28 inches high x 19 inches deep. Top drawer is 3 inches deep. 2 bottom drawers are 6 inches deep.DESK- CHAIR-BOOKSHELF 1966 Mid Century Modern Yellow Faux Bamboo Bedroom Set. Thomasville Allegro- 9 PIECE SET. Measurements for what is in photo: 5. Desk – 4 drawers- measures 46.5 inches wide x 29 inches tall x 18 inches deep. 1 drawer are 6 inches deep and 2 are 3 inches deep. 6. Hutch on top of desk has two cabinets, each with two bookshelves and a top shelf. Measures: 51 inches tall x 46.5 inches wide x 10 inches deep. 7. Matching chair measures 35 inches tall. Ecru white polyurethane cushion seat measures 15 inches x 18 inches. NIGHTSTAND 1966 Mid Century Modern Yellow Faux Bamboo Bedroom Set. Design Thomasville Allegro 8. Bedside table measures 24 x 24 inches and is 24 inches tall. Top drawer is 3 inches deep + 12 inch tall botte shelf. 9. Bamboo table lamp matches but cannot be attributed to Thomasville. Measures 27 inches tall with a sturdy 6 inch round base Woven design shade (very good condition) measures 17 inches in diameter. Lamp currently has a large round light bulb. Normal plug. PETRIFIED WOOD 5 PIECESSale PictureWATERFORD SJYSHELL VASESale PictureSale PictureDOLLS OF THE WORLD 20 IN ALLSale PictureSale PictureAMETHYSTS & GEODES

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