Post #342789 by Kenike on Thu, Nov 8, 2007 1:39 PM

But I am beginning to feel that my magic that worked in the Book of Tiki, namely turning something mundane, or even considered ugly by some, into something cool, even into art, did not work with TIKI MODERN. I thought by revealing the obvious talent and the prolific productivity of the man behind Witco, I would create a different understanding and appreciation of the Witco oeuvre.

The book hasn't been out that long! Time will be good to Tiki Modern, THAT I'm sure of. I believe Tiki Modern is initially only reaching the BOT audience, but as time goes on word will spread, and Witco pieces will become harder to get your hands on.

I think the economy is keeping people from spending the big bucks, plus selling the larger pieces on Ebay is almost certainly going to mean "pickup only" which eliminates most of the country from bidding.

AND people might not have the space (or the guts) to put them in their house.

These days people seem to be downsizing more than the opposite. They might see a piece of Witco furniture they like but will pass because they don't want to spend a chunk of change on something they have absolutely no room for.

...which is what happened to me yesterday. I found a Witco bar in an antique store for $180.00. I knew it was a good price and the dealer had no idea what he had. I passed because I have absolutely no room for it anywhere in my house.

...then I went back this morning and bought it. Screw it...I'll MAKE room.