Once a week or so, I'll usually stroll on over to Mel & Rose for lunch. On my very unL.A. meander to pick up my order, I'm always impressed by the store, The Open Doors. Located at 8257 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood proper, Jeff (the owner) describes his shop as "a fun collective of frisky antiques, originals and unique gifts...vintage and antique furniture and furnishings." As a vintage and antique dealer in the game for over 25 years (you may remember his namesake store on La Brea some years back,) Jeff considers himself one of the last "generalists" in a marketplace filled with specialty designer showrooms. From serious pieces to obscure finds, Jeff has cross-pollinated it all to create a wild shopping experience.
My favorite pieces in the place are the blue deco chairs (pictured above.) Runner up, the Warhol homage silkscreen, circa late 70's from Neiman's home store.
The place is totally casual, and Jeff's super nice. Tell'm Sean sent you!
-S
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