Friday, April 27, 2012

LOUNGE AROUND

This 1960s leather and chrome Scandinavian lounge seat in the style of AB Overman (Sweden) has just arrived in stock in time for the Dublin Flea this Sunday. This is a really comfortable mid-century lounge chair in great vintage condition. The deep rich nut brown leather is beautifully soft and nicely aged.
Perfect for those MadMen moments!
For more information or to reserve this item please contact info@kirkmodern.com

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

COFFEE TIME

A great delivery of vintage furniture has just arrived, some fantastic pieces in great condition - like this G Plan Fresco coffee table in teak with toughened glass panel. This is a retro classic and hard to find one in such pristine condition complete with original label. Depth: 51 cm Width: 137 cm Height: 43 cm.
Really solid frame with beautifully turned legs and curved supports for a low slung magazine shelf - this is top quality G Plan with beautiful sleek Danish lines. This piece, and a selection of other vintage coffee tables will be at the Dublin Flea this Sunday 29th. To view or reserve this piece contact info@kirkmodern.com.

Monday, April 23, 2012

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVI



Many people have sat in the chair that is now over 50 years old. Its name is Kevi and it was designed in 1958 by the Danish twin brothers and architects Ib and Jorgen Rasmussen.
In the chair's lifetime, it has received several design awards. It was the Kevi chair that finally gave the world the ideal solution for sitting comfortably while at the same time being able to move the chair easily in all directions.
This beautifully made version was manufactured by Fritz Hansen, and is a great example of form and function in design. Beautiful to look at... and really comfortable to sit in, with fully adjustable seat and back. To reserve this item or get more details contact info@kirkmodern.com

Saturday, April 21, 2012

STORAGE WARS


Good vintage storage cabinets are always in demand. This is one of the nicest G Plan ranges - and one where pieces rarely pop up. This is a Studio range bedroom tallboy from the E Gomme G Plan range c1959. It comes in a pale warm grey finish with pale yellow drawer fronts and the unique G Plan base with tapered legs. A stylish retro piece with tons of storage in 7 drawers - 127cms tall x 61cms wide and 41cms deep. To view or reserve this item contact info@kirkmodern.com

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

FIRST EDITION EAMES

Just arrived - Original Vintage Eames Chair EA 117 by Herman Miller - Aluminium frame chair with textile upholstered sling seat, swivel base with wheels, rise and fall and tilt action. The chair is in great vintage condition. The aluminium has acquired the softer look, not the highly polished chromed look of later models. The chairs in the Aluminium Group are the most famous creations by Charles and Ray Eames.
Designed in 1958 they rate amongst the great achievements in the design history of the 20th century. An important characteristic of the Aluminium Chair is the intelligent combination of materials. It has a clear, transparent form and its construction is clearly visible. Aluminium sections lend the chair both stability and lightness. The material is fixed into the side sections, yet fitted loosely so that it follows the line of the body and is comfortable without requiring extensive upholstery.This material is not a cover but an integral part of the design. contact geoff@kirkmodern.com for more details or to reserve this item.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

SPOT ON


A lot of media interest around the Brocante this month, it is fast becoming the best place for vintage homeware and retro furniture in Ireland. We are always trying to source new and interesting pieces and these two vintage stage lights have just hit town. Very 'on trend' with all the interiors magazines, these are a rare find and would be a real talking point in any mid century interior. To buy or reserve these lights contact info@kirkmodern.com

Friday, April 13, 2012

STEP UP


Just arrived in time for the Dublin Brocante this Sunday, this perfectly cute step stool. A one-off item, this French artisan piece flips over when not in use as steps to become a useful extra side chair. A well aged sun-bleached aqua colour, this one looks like an extra from a Ralph Lauren shoot. To buy or reserve this item contact info@kirkmodern.com

Thursday, April 12, 2012

ICE COOL

Danish industrial designer Jens Quistgaard's work has become very desirable in recent years. The most iconic of his designs is the Congo Icebucket, based on the shape of a viking ship. These are highly collectable and a staple in any designer home. Get a rare glimpse of this early model from the 1950s at the Dublin Brocante Vintage Furniture & Homeware show this Sunday in Newmarket Square - the best selection of genuine vintage items in Ireland.  POA info@kirkmodern.com

Thursday, April 5, 2012

ROHE IN

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair, by Knoll Associates. This iconic design is in original tan leather on polished steel frame and is in very good original condition. Designed in 1929 the manufacturing rights were acquired by Knoll in 1953 and the chairs are made to the original specification. The leather on this one is nicely aged and softened but in good condition. MvdR signature and Knoll Studio stamped on frame. POA info@kirkmodern.com









Tuesday, April 3, 2012

RE STORE

An original vintage storage box, this is really useful as a kitchen worktop tidy for fruit and veg or a desktop tidy. Fantastic original rich patina, crafted metal banding, this is a unique hand made piece that is really 'on trend' in design magazines - get it while it's hot. info@kirkmodern.com

Monday, April 2, 2012

NICE CURVES

Just Arrived. This beautiful G Plan Dressing Table Stool. Original black faux leather covering with two covered buttons, and sold teak legs. POA info@kirkmodern.com