High-End Consignment Opens!

[Eames for Herman Miller Rocking Armchair, circa 1959. $1,950]

Dallas designer Debra Owens has opened a consignment shop called Vinya on Buena Vista and Fitzhugh that specializes in mid-century modern pieces by Herman Miller, Knoll and Robsjohn-Gibbings. Here’s what makes her home consignment store stand out: not only does it specialize in mid-century modern (I can already hear Mil Bodron, James McInroe, Jan Martin and Rob Brinkley storming out of their offices to get there first) but Owens–who has always been a bit under the radar until now–has worked deals with the top showrooms to consign pieces to her from their warehouses, including Allan Knight. Designers will also be consigning furniture and accessories from the houses they are redecorating. Owens rattled off a few furniture manufacturers’ names whose pieces are on the floor now: Holly Hunt, Dongia, Baker, and Roche Bobois, and some fantastic Asian antique armoires from Allan Knight. Says Owens: “Prices are much less than you’d buy from the showrooms, but they’re high-end,” so in other words, don’t come expecting to find a $10,000 Bill Sofield sofa for $100. Still, Owens assures, “there’s a wide price range.” All of her furniture and accessories are displayed beautifully in room vignettes, another plus if you need extra help visualizing.