HouseofSeance

RECONNECTING WITH THE PAST | www.houseofseance.com

Los Angeles, California On Etsy since 2011

4,985 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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HouseofSeance

RECONNECTING WITH THE PAST | www.houseofseance.com

Los Angeles, California | 4,985 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    We're open and shipping as timely as possible; meeting customer expectations! Keep well and happy shopping!

If we don’t have it we’ll create it!
We now do CUSTOM RUGS | Contact us for more information

"Follow" us on F A C E B O O K and I N S T A G R A M for special sales, free giveaways, and new listings! Offering a mix of well-preserved collectibles: Vintage Rugs | Antique Rugs | Fine Arts | Textiles | Clothing | Home Decor

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Last updated on Apr 20, 2020

We're open and shipping as timely as possible; meeting customer expectations! Keep well and happy shopping!

If we don’t have it we’ll create it!
We now do CUSTOM RUGS | Contact us for more information

"Follow" us on F A C E B O O K and I N S T A G R A M for special sales, free giveaways, and new listings! Offering a mix of well-preserved collectibles: Vintage Rugs | Antique Rugs | Fine Arts | Textiles | Clothing | Home Decor

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Featured items

  • Rare Vintage Art Deco Myer Siegel & Co. Los Angeles Womans Straw Cloche Hat

    Sale Price $140.25 Original Price $165.00 (15% off)

  • HOLD (CT Jennifer) Vintage 6’9” x 13’3.5” Anatolian Rug Oushak Abstract Wool Pile Large Ushak Distressed Neutral Hand-Knotted Rug

    Sale Price $3,825.00 Original Price $4,500.00 (15% off)
    FREE shipping

  • Vintage Women Fashion Black Sheer Beige Lining Open Back Solid Design Dress w/ Fringes Designer Donald Brooks - Midcentury

    Sale Price $335.75 Original Price $395.00 (15% off)

  • Vintage Large Hand Embroidered Chain Stitch Wool Tapestry / Crewel - Wall Hanging

    Sale Price $1,997.50 Original Price $2,350.00 (15% off)

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  • Vintage Anatolian 3’9.5” x 11’5” Rug Handmade Distressed Salmon Medallion Floral Oushak Long Wool Pile Runner 1950s - FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING

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    Sale Price $1,309.00 Original Price $1,540.00 (15% off)
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    About HouseofSeance

    Sales 4,985
    On Etsy since 2011

    My Story

    My shop name and image were inspired by the often otherworldly and spiritual aspect of quality vintage objects. My vision is for people to be able to reconnect with the past, the same way one might reconnect with their loved ones through séance. I chose the floating woman image to suggest not only levitation during séance, but an overall sense of freeness and weightlessness, which is fundamentally how I want to connect with people.

    My background as an artist has strongly influenced the way I channel my creativity through my shop and business. I see my shop somewhat like a painting, where different parts come together to make up a whole. I want my objects to resonate with the customer to create a certain mood or emotion, or perhaps trigger a memory once thought forgotten. I also love to always change things up and push ahead, and surprise my customers with new and unique finds.

    I am fascinated by the history and nostalgia each vintage item carries, its journey into my possession and ultimately the hands of new and appreciative owners. It’s so rewarding to see these items with their beauty and character endure for decades to be reused again. Plus nothing compares to the fun and excitement of stumbling upon an incredible gem in a place where you least expect to find it!

    Shop members

    • Lara Minassian

      Owner, Curator, Photographer

      Outside of Etsy, I’m also an artist and painter whose travels have enriched my life and art. Of Armenian descent, I now live and work in Los Angeles. I have an MFA in drawing and painting, and exhibited/taught art in SoCal. www.laraminassian.com

    • Scarlet Saroyan

      Executive Assistant & Client Relations

      Proudly employed at House of Séance, I come with +20 years of experience in Client Servicing/Marketing from corporate entities. I studied Music and Linguistics. Outside work, I am a private chef, and a piano instructor.

    • Tina Gasparyan

      Photographer

      I’m Tina, the creative photographer at House of Séance since 2017. I studied Architecture, but currently pursuing my passion as a painter, and exhibiting actively at various art shows and galleries. www.tinagasparyanart.com

    • Bryan Lara

      Shipper

      With more than 10 years of warehouse experience and management, I also have spent as much time as an after school tutor/mentor working with K-12 students. My free time is spent playing live music with various genres and making my own jewelry.

    Shop policies

    Last updated on May 28, 2020
    Hello and welcome to my shop where you will discover useful, decorative, collectible and well designed vintage objects from yesteryear. Please check back regularly as I am always posting my latest finds. Feel free to contact me with any questions or special requests you might have, and I will do my best to accommodate you.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Accepted payment methods

    Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
    • Other Method
    Returns and exchanges
    I gladly accept exchanges
    Contact me within: 5 days of delivery
    Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
    I don't accept returns or cancellations
    But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
    The following items can't be returned or exchanged
    Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
    • Custom or personalized orders
    • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
    • Digital downloads
    • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
    • Items on sale
    Returns and exchange details
    RUGS ONLY - SPECIAL FULL REFUND BENEFIT

    Need help deciding which rug to buy? Let us help you.

    Buy up to three rugs, and bring them to your space for evaluation. Keep at least one, and get a full refund for the one(s) you return. For rugs that you keep, we will credit you the shipping cost, in line with our 'free domestic shipping' policy.

    However, if you decide to return everything, the terms of purchase will fall back to our default 'store credit only' policy. You will receive a store credit for the returned items, minus shipping costs both ways.

    Please note:
    ♦ Refunds and credits will be issued within 30 days from the purchase date.
    ♦ Please do not ship items back to us until we send you shipping instructions.
    ♦ A restocking fee of $50 will apply to the returned rugs.
    ♦ Shipping fees apply for all international orders.

    RETURN POLICY FOR RUGS ONLY

    If for any reason you change your mind about your purchased rug(s), store credit will be issued 14 days after we receive the merchandise, for domestic returns. Issuing store credit for international returns will take up to 45 days.


    ♦ Return shipping fees will be the buyer's responsibility.
    ♦ Before issuing store credit, the initial shipping cost will be deducted from the total amount, since all domestic shipping costs are covered by us, and are free to our customers.
    ♦ Rug must be insured for the full purchase value, and a direct signature of an adult is required upon return delivery.
    ♦ If an incorrect or incomplete address is provided and the package is deemed undeliverable, the buyer is responsible for re-shipping charges.
    ♦ Rug must be shipped* back within 14 days of purchase, it must be well-packed, and returned to us in the condition that it was shipped to you initially.
    *Refer to specific packaging directions under the "Shipping Policy" section.
    ♦ A restocking fee of $50 will apply on each returning rug.
    ♦ Store credit will be issued within 7 to 10 business days upon receipt and inspection of the rugs.
    ♦ Sale items are FINAL. Return/exchange/credit or refunds do not apply to items on sale.
    ♦ No exchange or credit on customized rugs, without any exception.
    ♦ Rug pads: No returns/refunds/credit on rug pads.

    For rugs especially, we recommend our customers to inquire about all their color-related questions prior to making a purchase, as colors differ from one monitor to another.

    RETURN POLICY FOR OTHER PRODUCTS

    All items (excluding rugs) are FINAL sale, and products are sold as-is without warranty.

    Important: Our store policies supersede all pre-selected language by Etsy's default settings, which are included above under the header "The following items can't be returned or exchanged".

    We are happy to send more detailed photos for your consideration before your purchase. However, once the items are purchased we will not issue a refund but will consider an exchange or credit on a case-by-case basis.

    IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

    Claims made on this website are those of our own and they are not supported by any expert opinion. We take great care to provide as much history as possible about the items within our shop but we can not be held responsible for accuracy or authenticity.

    We make every effort to accurately and completely describe the condition of our vintage items and their possible flaws. For anything with internal mechanisms, keep in mind that the vintage nature exempts the articles from any current safety standards. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that the purchased items are safe for their intended use. Manufacturer flaws or wear and tear of time are expected, thus House of Séance cannot be held responsible for any malfunctions nor incidents incurred from the item. Please read descriptions carefully and contact us with questions before making a purchase.

    Several variables affect exact colors, we always encourage you to ask detailed questions instead of relying on the posted photos. Most pile rugs have a dark and a light side, depending on if they are viewed from the top or bottom side of the frontal part of the rug. Additionally, while we do our best to list the exact measurements, slight variances in width and length are a natural occurrence in all hand-made tribal antique and vintage rugs.

    While we do not offer direct consultation, when requested, we gladly assist our customers by providing advice and providing suggestions. Final decision making falls back on the customer. House of Séance will not be held liable for the final design interventions.
    Payment
    Payments are accepted via PayPal and all major credit cards.

    Sales taxes are applied at checkout according to your state.

    LAYAWAY

    Our ‘standard’ practice for layaways is as follows, but we will be happy to work out a longer-term plan should you need more time:

    A non-refundable down payment of 50% is required at the time of purchase to hold the item. The balance is due within the next 30 days. If subsequent payments are not met timely, a $25 late fee will automatically be applied to your invoice.

    If you change your mind before the end of the layaway term, your paid balance, minus any late fees, will be available as store credit and applicable towards your next purchase.

    To begin your layaway plan:

    1) Choose the option ‘other’ during checkout. You don't actually pay anything by checking out with this method. Once we know where the item is shipping to, we will then process and send your down payment invoice via Paypal which will be 50% of the item cost + shipping + tax (if there are any).

    2) For your next payment (s), we will send you a reminder for the payment due date along with a copy of the invoice showing the remaining balance.

    3) Your purchase will be shipped upon completion of your dues.

    For further questions, please contact us at info [!at] houseofseance.com.
    Shipping
    DOMESTIC SHIPPING (USA)


    Shipped within 1-3 business days to the address provided by your Etsy account. All West Coast domestic orders are shipped via "Priority Mail" with tracking. In order to save on shipping, East Coast domestic packages are shipped as "Parcel Select". Insurance is included on all items valued at $100 and above. At your instruction and for an additional fee, shipment can be upgraded to either Priority or Express mail. Nearly all rugs are shipped via FedEx and therefore automatically insured. A "direct" signature is required upon delivery.

    INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

    
All international orders are mailed via USPS First Class Mail International. Any orders weighing over 4 lbs will be shipped via Priority Mail. Shipping upgrades and insurance may be purchased for an additional fee. Please note that any customs fees, taxes and/or duties incurred at the time of delivery are not included or paid by House of Séance, thus the buyer is responsible for the applicable fees. Delays in delivery do occur from time to time due to international customs. A "direct" signature is required upon delivery.

    Shipping fees apply for international orders.

    SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETURNING ITEMS

    For returning items, we will send you specific "packaging" instructions according to what is being returned to us. Please do not send items back until we send instructions, otherwise, you may be responsible for unauthorized shipping costs.

    UNCLAIMED PACKAGES

    For all UNCLAIMED packages the following terms will apply:

    1) Store credit only

    2) Return shipping fees will be deducted before issuing a store credit

    3) Restocking fees apply:

    Rugs:
    ￭ $50 restocking, $25 on each subsequent rug
    All other items:
    ￭ $25 restocking (all but rugs)

    LOST PACKAGES

    Claims for lost packages may be processed 30 days (40 days for international) after the original shipping date. House of Séance will subsequently open a claim for the customer with the shipping carrier used. Refunds will be made to customers as soon as House of Séance gets paid from the shipping carrier.
    Additional policies and FAQs
    WHEN CHOOSING A RUG

    ♦ Please inquire all your color-related questions prior to making your purchase, as colors differ from one monitor to another.

    RUG REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS

    ♦ While it is natural for vintage and antique rugs to have some aging marks, we understand that fixing some wear and tear will enhance the longevity of your rug. Inquire us to discuss your repair needs, and to get you a quote. We work with expert specialists with excellent craftsmanship who have over 35 years of experience in the business.

    ♦ Certain rugs may be altered to fit your space. Inquire us about your needs.
    No exchange or credit on altered rugs, without any exception.

    Shipping fees will be charged should you decide to send back your rug for repairs.

    CUSTOM RUGS
    No exchange or credit on custom rugs, without any exception.

    TRADE DISCOUNT

    ♦ We extend up to 15% discount to interior designers.
    ♦ To receive a trade discount, please send an email to [info@houseofseance.com] with an identification source (i.e., seller's permit, website, etc.) demonstrating that you are an interior designer.
    ♦ Shipping fees apply to all discounted items.

    RENTAL TERMS

    Do you have an event coming up? You may rent most everything you’d like from our inventory.

    General Terms:

    ♦ PayPal only
    ♦ Total price of rug, clothing and other antique items needs to be paid in advance;
    refundable in full upon return of the item(s) if the original condition is kept
    ♦ Damaged items: applicable after inspection
    -credit will be applied after deducting any damage fees
    ♦ Rental fees: applied daily
    -varies per item
    -paid in advance
    -non-refundable
    ♦ Cleaning fees: one-time fee paid in advance
    -varies per item
    -rugs cleaning fees are based on measurements
    ♦ Shipping fees: applicable both ways
    ♦ Pick up: available onsite during work hours

    Please call or inquire by sending us an email to info [!at] houseofseance.com for terms and rental agreements.

    GIFT WRAPPING

    ♦ Upon request, we do offer gift wrapping.

    COPYRIGHTS

    ♦ All graphics, photos and, images are copyright and property of House of Séance.