Monday, June 23, 2014

GET A MOVE ON

We've moved!
Our brand spanking new website is up and running with over 100 original vintage pieces just added.
We have a new look, a new blog is attached to the website, and new links to facebook, twitter and pinterest. Please come on over and have a look, and join the mailing list at the bottom of the homepage to keep up to date with the latest arrivals and the latest news of shows, fairs and pop-up shops that we are attending.

www.kirkmodern.com

NB - you may need to click refresh on your browser if you have visited the old website - your computer might just remember us!

See you on the other side!

Thursday, June 12, 2014

CZECH MATES

Very hard to find a pair of genuine mid-century modern armchairs, and even harder to find a pair with this style and presence. The clean lines of the beech frames and the simplicity of the minimalist design make a beautiful silhouette and will make an amazing addition to any modernist inspired interior. We have had both chairs upholstered in a rich Designers Guild orange tweed fabric to give that MadMen wow factor. for more details, to view or reserve these chairs please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

TALL SCANDINAVIAN

We have just taken delivery of some amazing vintage Scandinavian pieces and first to be photographed is this tall and stylish storage unit from the 1960s. A slim beech frame with teak shelves and teak cabinet on atomic legs this is a very stylish unit that screams Scandinavian Modern. Dimensions are 80 cms wide x 37cms deep x 150cms tall. For more information or to view or reserve this piece please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

HOT DESKING

A beautiful neat secretaire form the 1950s. Finished in teak with 3 drawers to the side and slim drawer under the worktop - this is small but perfectly formed for a tight space. On each side there are file or magazine slots to keep everything in its place. Cute! Dimensions 91x 46 cms. For more information or to view this piece please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

CURVY COFFEE

This beautiful little coffee table would make any MCM fan smile. Teak with splayed legs, curved underside which houses a small drawer, and two handles at either end. Nicely made stylish and unique piece - 90 x 38 cms. For more information or to view this item please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

Thursday, May 29, 2014

FRESCO DESK

This elegant G Plan Fresco desk/dressing table has just arrived in stock. G Plan's design consultant, Victor Wilkins, described the Fresco range as "...new look sculpted modern furniture. A rounding of hard corners, a delicate curving of edges and a molded feeling to handles. Fresco is Modern Sculpture to live with - comfortably." This top of the range G Plan, beautiful solid teak with rosewood edging and tapered legs, is sought after for its sleek Scandinavian design and floating drawers complete with hidden centre drawer. A fantastic streamlined design, beautifully made to enhance any retro interior. To reserve this piece or get more details on original vintage furniture in stock please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

Monday, May 12, 2014

TALL & SLIM


We have been sourcing some modular Ladderax shelving units for a client and came across this fantastic contemporary piece by Avalon. This single span unit has elegant clean lines, tall and slim with lots of storage and display space - perfect for a tight space, and alcove or home office. As with Ladderax, the units are positionable at any height and can be used in any combination. The bottom cabinet has teak sliding doors, the top unit has an internal shelf and glass sliding panels. A fantastic piece of mid-century design from the 1960s, and so useful - you will wonder how you lived without it! Dimensions are 84cms wide x 181cms high. For more information, to reserve or view this piece, please email geoff@kirkmodern.com