Design That Speaks Your Vibe
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Pickup: Alexandria, VA
Local Delivery: Available throughout the corridor from Baltimore, MD, to Fredericksburg, VA (Delivery fees vary based on the size of your order.)
Shipping: Coming soon.
Offerings
Themed Decor Mystery Boxes
Our themed vintage mystery decor boxes include 4–7 handpicked, functional home items curated around a specific vibe: whether it’s a design style, movie, color palette, era, or mood. Each box comes with a unique narrative to guide your experience, helping you layer your space with personality and story, without needing to know your design style or spend time sourcing pieces yourself. Choose from our list or select “personalized” and send me your ideas!
Vintage Furniture and Decor
We offer a curated selection of individual vintage furniture and decor, each piece thoughtfully chosen for its character, function, and story. Whether you're layering a room or starting fresh, our collection makes it easy to add style and soul to your space—without the guesswork.
Interior Design Services
Our interior design services focus on creating layered, lived-in spaces using vintage, secondhand, and sustainably sourced pieces that reflect your unique vibe. We take the pressure off defining your style by curating functional, story-rich designs that feel personal, effortless, and timeless. Start with a free 30 minute consultation.
Featured Products
Elevate your space with this breathtaking pair of genuine black marble statement vases. Crafted from heavy, high-quality marble, these vases showcase a deep obsidian base accented by dramatic, naturally occurring gold and crisp white veining. Their classic, rounded silhouette brings an instant touch of mid-century modern sophistication or moody contemporary elegance to any shelf, mantle, or entry table.
Key Details
Material: 100% Genuine Natural Marble
Quantity: Sold as a matching set of two (2)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No cracks, major chips, or deep scratches.
Texture: High-gloss polished finish that beautifully catches the light.
Weight: Notably heavy and sturdy, ensuring they won't easily tip over.
Dimensions: 5” W x 7” H
Elevate your home entertaining or daily beverage routine with this gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Danish style bar cart. Beautifully crafted entirely from rich, medium-toned solid teak wood, this functional piece doubles perfectly as a classic rolling tea service trolley or a standalone cocktail bar station.
Design & Features
Two-Tier Architecture: Offers an upper and lower storage tier. Both levels feature seamlessly carved, raised perimeter lips designed to protect high-end glassware, liquor bottles, and delicate ceramics from slipping while in motion.
Sculptural Handiwork: Features beautiful upward-curved flared handles that offer smooth steering while keeping a minimalist, architectural silhouette.
Effortless Mobility: Rides smoothly on durable, multi-directional black twin-wheel caster casters.
Era: Circa 1960s (Mid-20th Century).
Manufacturer / Designer: Officially Unbranded / Unknown. However, its structural execution, distinct upward-flared solid wood push handles, and clean two-tier layout strongly reference iconic Danish masterworks of the era, such as the AT-45 Service Trolley designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck.
Condition Report
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
Details: Structurally rock-solid and stable with no loose joints. The teak wood grain retains its vibrant, warm luster throughout. Casters roll beautifully and spin with ease. Shows minimal, negligible signs of historical wear consistent with gentle, careful residential use over the decades. No deep gouges, heavy water rings, or structural chips present.
Dimensions: 31” wide, 27” tall, 19: deep
Highly collectible, matching set of four (4) genuine vintage white earthenware mugs from the renowned Hornsea Pottery Co. Ltd. of England.
Designed by the iconic John Clappison circa 1969, these screen-printed mugs feature his legendary "Circles within Squares" geometric relief pattern. The iconic design showcases vibrant cobalt/midnight blue and black circular tones set beautifully against a rich matte olive-brown ground, complete with a contrasting pale blue glazed interior. This specific variant is incredibly difficult to find as a complete, matching set of four in this condition.
A permanent design version of this exact pattern resides in the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum collection in London. This set serves as the ultimate functional statement pieces for any mid-century modern (MCM) kitchen or pottery enthusiast!
Manufacturer: Hornsea Pottery (Made in England)
Designer: John Clappison
Era: Circa 1969 / Early 1970s
Material: Premium White Earthenware
Dimensions: Standard Hornsea mug size (Approx. 90mm tall / 250ml capacity)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No structural cracks or major chips. Glaze and screen-printing remain vibrant and crisp with minimal wear consistent with age.
Schedule a time with us
Ready to bring your design ideas to life? Schedule your free 30-minute initial consultation today and let us help you turn your vision into reality with personalized and creative solutions.
Browse through our inventory in person! You can also schedule a private, in-studio shopping experience.
Who
we are
At Functional Aesthetic Designs, we believe that home should be a reflection of who you are—not just how you live, but how you feel. Our philosophy blends beauty with purpose, focusing on interiors that are layered, intentional, and deeply personal. We specialize in sourcing vintage, secondhand, and recycled materials to create spaces that are both sustainable and soulful. Every item we curate carries a story, adding texture and meaning to your everyday environment.
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