Tuesday, September 28, 2010

THIS IS NOW SOLD Eames Era Pedestal Fireplace Mod Capsule MALM Style

THIS IS NOW SOLD Here is a retro Eames era pedestal Fireplace. It is in great condition, but does have chipping to the enamel, most of which is around the back near the seam and around the screw heads. It is minimal. There is no rusting. It has the name Firehood embossed inside the fireplace base. It came out of a cottage a few years back and I have used it as a display piece with a set of electric logs in it (pictured in the fireplace) since then. I will throw in the logs if the buyer wants them. I love the retro shape to this. It almost looks like a space capsule. Included will be the mesh fire guard cover which was designed specifically for this unit (pictured) as well as two lengths of chimney pipe that have a matching red enamel finish (not pictured). The company MALM still makes this style of Fireplace in California, but they start at $1700.00. In my area this unit does not comply to fire-codes so it could not be used to burn wood inside a home (which is why I used the electric logs). You will have to check with your own area’s firecodes before installing this to burn wood indoor. SOLD

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

THIS IS NOW SOLD 1960's Mod Fiberglass Club Chair

THIS IS NOW SOLD For sale here is a Club or Lounge Chair done in a vintage Mod style. It features a very unique wrap around white fiberglass frame which form the sides and legs for the chair. It was re-upholstered in a very retro styled fabric approximately 5 years ago. The foam and strapping are in like new condition. The fabric is free from tears or holes, but does have a few areas of discoloration and could probably do with a good cleaning. The Fiberglass does have a few small cracks and chips but nothing very noticeable (it is a vintage piece after all and I have priced accordingly). I have not been able to find a makers or manufacturers mark on this chair, but who ever designed this was clearly influenced, by the works of Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley and Florence Knoll and their versions of club chairs. I imagine that this was originally made sometime around the mid to late 1960’s, but that is only an educated guess. It is exceptionally comfortable The chairs measurements are as follows: 3 feet wide, 31 inches long (off the wall) the seat height is 19 inches and the height at the back is 31 inches. This would look great in any mid-century modern styled room. The modernist clean lines also lend themselves well to any contemporary room.




Tuesday, August 24, 2010

THIS PIECE IS NOW SOLD Unique Teak Sideboard / Credenza



THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD For sale here is a Danish modern style credenza / sideboard done in a rich teak wood. The Credenza measures 87 inches long and 18 inches deep, and 31 inches high. It features a very unique pair of asymmetrical sliding panels, revealing large shelving space for storage. It also features 3 drawers including the top drawer that features three dividers for cutlery. There is another sliding panel that has a front featuring the appearance of another 3 drawers. I have not found any labels on this piece, but it clearly was influenced by Scandinavian design of the late 50’s. The top does have some aged scratches, and there is a small spot of veneer loss on the left side end, I have taken this into account with regards to the price. This would look great in any dinning room, or office or just as a day to day storage piece. A unique piece that features the functional austere design that is so typical of the 50-60’s Danish / Scandinavian Modern design movement.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

THESE ARE NOW SOLD Pair of Jan Kuypers Dressers for Imperial Furniture THESE ARE NOW SOLD



THESE ARE NOW SOLD .Here is a pair of yellow birch wood dressers. Designed in 1952 by Dutch born Jan Kuypers for the Imperial Furniture Manufacturing company of Canada as part of there Contemporary Line. Considered one of the giants of Canadian Modern design Kuypers pieces are now highly sought after for their innovative and stylish look. This matching pair are no exception. Great undulating front lines to the drawers, with a clean upright stance. Imperial was one of only a handful of Canadian Furniture Manufactures that were bravely testing the waters of a more modern look in furniture design. It’s contemporary line was clearly made to compete with the very popular Heywood Wakefields Birch 1950’s furniture. The condition on this pairs is very good. There is a larger scratch to one side ,and some bumpiness to the top of one. There are also some minor shrinkage to the veneer at the bottom of one side which has cause some separation of the veneer seems (priced accordingly). Over-all most of this stuff is not highly noticeable, but I am mentioning it for accuracy sake. This set looks stunning, the birch and finish has aged nicely giving it a nice warm glow. I did a little research and found some info about Imperial and Kuypers on Page 83 of the Design In Canada book. I also found this listing from a seller in Chicago for a pieces from this series http://www.assemblageltd.com/itemdetails.php?id=268287. (yes that says $4250. U.S. for the one piece!). Each dresser measures 40 inches tall , 28 ½ inches wide, and 17 3/4 inches in deep. I am not much of a photographer so the pictures don't do the chairs justice. These would greatly compliment any Eames Era Mid Century modern living space, or add a slightly retro accent to any contemporary room. As more and more interest is being shown in Canadian Mid-Century Modern Design these are bound to gain in value. THESE ARE NOW SOLD

Friday, April 2, 2010

NOW SOLD 1948 Meggit / Gott Desk Lamp

NOW SOLD 1948 Spun Steel and Brass Desk lamp. Designed by Stanley Meggit and Earl Gott for Crown Electrical Manufacturing. This is a great piece of Canadian Mid-Century design, and is featured on page 127 of the Design Exchange published book ,"Design in Canada". Clearly influenced by such contemporary designers as Gino Sarfatti, and Greta Grossman. Fantastic patina on this one.




Mad Men Circa 1950's Laurel Dome Desk Lamp

Circa 1950's Dome desk lamp. Elegant design with sculptural brass neck and stylish dome shade. This design has been featured in many television and film productions including multiple episodes of Mad Men. Clearly influenced by the lamps that were being produced by Arredoluce and other Italian lighting manufactures of the time.
$400.00




THIS PEICE IS NOW SOLD Circa 1950's Saucer Lamp

Circa 1950's Stylized "Saucer" desk lamp. Although there are no manufacture markings on this lamp, it is attributed to the Spanish company Fase. Graceful curving chromed neck leading to a metal saucer swiveling shade with glass diffuser. Several similar lamps attributed to Fase are for sale in excess of $1000.00 on www.1stdibs.com A Mod classic.SOLD!



NOW SOLD Chome and Lucite Dome Desk Lamp

NOW SOLD Fantastic Chrome shade desk lamp with Lucite clamp that allows for height adjustment of the dome shade.



THIS SET IS NOW SOLD 4 Vintage Tulip Chairs

THIS SET IS NOW SOLD 4 Circa 1960's Tulip Style Chairs. Clearly influenced by Eero Saarinen Tulip series that he designed for Knoll. These do not feature quite the same flowing lines as the Knoll originals, but are a much more affordable option to the Knoll originals (which are over $1000.00 each at DWR.com.




NOW SOLD 4 Vintage Tulip Style Chairs

NOW SOLD 4 Circa 1960's Tulip Style Chairs. Clearly influenced by Eero Saarinen Tulip series that he designed for Knoll. These do feature the same flowing lines Knoll original bases, but are a much more affordable option to the Knoll originals (which are over $1000.00 each at DWR.com) Matching yellow seat covers. f.



THIS PIECE IS NOW SOLD Eero Saarinen Style Womb Chair and Ottoman

THIS PIECE IS NOW SOLD Eero Saarinen Style Womb Chair and Ottoman. Cream color fabric. 775.00




Wednesday, March 31, 2010

THESE ARE NOW SOLD ! 4 Vintage Chrome & Steel Arm Chairs

Fantastic set of 4 vintage Chrome and steel Arm Chairs. No manufacturing markings on these chairs (there is an IBM inventory tag on one), but whom ever designed them was clearly influenced by the work of such designers as Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe. These are very heavy and solidly built. The measurements for each chair are as follows 19 inches high at the seat, 23 3/4 inches wide, 25 1/2 inches arm height, 32 inches high at the seat back and 25 inches off the wall. They would look great in any office or meeting room. SOLD!.



Sunday, March 21, 2010

Saturday, February 27, 2010

NOW SOLD 3 Oivind Iversen Teak City Chairs






NOW SOLD Known as the "City Chair", attributed to the Scandinavian designer Oivind Iversen. These came from the original owner who purchased them in the early 1960's. Done in teak wood, with each base featuring the Made in Denmark impression. Very reminiscent of Arne Jacobsens Ant chair.

NOW SOLD Unique Egg / Pod Lounge Chair





Great lounge chair in a late 60's olive green color. Classic egg / pod chair shape and really unique base. No labels on this one. Adjustable feet.