Monday, June 9, 2014

THESE ARE NOW SOLD Four 1950’s WIRE CHAIRS in the Style of BERTOIA and WOODWARD

For sale here are 4 Vintage Wire Side Chairs. I am unsure of the designer but whomever it was, was clearly influenced by the iconic wire chairs of the 1950’s designed by Russell Woodward and Harry Bertoia for Knoll The chairs do have some spots of wear and surface rust. Some of the paint has completely worn away to the chrome wire. They are solid in construction with no breaks or weld repairs that I can see. I personally love the worn character look of these as is, but if that is not to your taste they would look stunning with a quick sand and re-paint in any color of your choice. If you don’t want to do the work take them to your local auto body paint shop and they would do it for you. The measurements for the chairs are as follows, 22 inches wide, 24 inches deep (measured off the wall), 31 inches high at the back and 18 inches high at the seat. 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 unique retro accent to any contemporary room. If you like the look of the Bertoia / Woodward chairs, but are looking for something unique and not as common as the two aforementioned designers works these are the set for you THESE ARE NOW SOLD.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

NOW SOLD !!!!Danish Made Teak Dinning Table Circa 1960s

THIS IS NOW SOLD!!!!For sale here is a very unique Danish Made Vintage Teak Table. Made by the Ellegaards Mobelfabrik of Denmark, this piece was imported and sold through the specialty retail shop The Danish House in Montreal (as indicated by the paper label on the underside of the table.) This is a vintage piece and the previous owners told me their parents bought it sometime in the 1960’s in Montreal (which does match up with the label as well). It is a piece with fantastic minimalist details and lines. The tapered edges are a particularly nice touch. It also features that superior craftsmanship that the Danish Cabinetmakers were known for throughout the world during this time. The table does have two extendable leaves at either end that tuck away nicely when not in use and slide out easily for the times when extra company pops by. It measures 55 1/4 inches long when the leaves are away and 95 ¼ inches long when the leaves are slid out. It measures 35 ½ inches wide and 28 ½ inches tall. The nice thing is how easy it is to slide the leaves out and into place, one person can do it alone, and it only takes a few seconds. The main table surface has developed that rich dark patina that can only come with age and proper care. The leaves are slightly lighter as is the case with most table leaves as they have not had the same exposure to air as the main top. It does have a few light older surface scratches nothing that really stands out and is to be expected from general use over the years. Again it is a vintage piece and I have taken that into account in the pricing. This would look great in any apartment or loft, where maximizing space is a concern. This screams functional austere design that is so typical of the Danish / Scandinavian Modern design movement. It also would greatly compliment any Eames Era Mid Century modern living space, or add a sligtly retro accent to any contemporary room. This is the real thing not one of the many inferior non Danish made knocks offs that were produced in the 60’s and 70’s through out Canada and the USA.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

NOW SOLD 3 Solid Teak Dinning Chair Labeled Danish Vintage Circa early 1960's

THESE ARE NOW SOLDFor sale here are three stunning vintage Solid teak dinning chairs. Each chair is stamped “Made In Denmark” on the bottom. Although these chair do not have a makers label on them it is clear whoever designed them clearly was influenced by the contemporary designs of Han Wegner, Arne Vodder Peter Hvidt & Finn Juhl. The frames are constructed out of solid teak, with fantastic sculptural lines. The frame does have a few spots of honest usage wear, but nothing abusive at all. They have developed that fantastic patina that can only come with age. No tears or rips or tears in the upholstery. As for the age of these, the people I bought them off said they recall their parents saying they purchased these chairs and a teak table sometime in the late 1950’s early 1960’s in Montreal. I do have the table as well (will eventually be sold separately here as time allows) and it has an import label from Denmark to a Danish design import store called The Danish House Place Ville Marie, Montreal 2. So I think the story holds up and these are true vintage pieces, not some of the later 1970’s pieces that were of lower quality. Each chair measures 18 ½ inches wide, 17 inches deep (measured off the wall), and is 31 ½ inches high at the back. The seat itself measures 18 inches high at the knee. If you are looking for quality vintage classic Danish Modern design these are the real deal. NOW SOLD