Saturday, September 29, 2012

HIGH LIGHT

Original Mid Century lighting is always difficult to find but we have sourced some nice examples recently. This one is particularly elegant, a simple turned teak floor lamp with a simple taper and solid wooden base. A practical and stylish of adding some lighting accents to a retro room. For more information contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

Thursday, September 27, 2012

HEART DECO

Two stylish Art Deco hall chairs with solid oak frames, leather seatpads and heart shape wooden backs. These chairs have beautiful clean lines, really solid shape ....and loads of presence. To reserve these chairs or get more details on any items just email geoff@kirkmodern.com

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

QUICK ON THE DRAWERS

We have a great new selection of pieces being cleaned polished and generally jazzed up for the Dublin Flea this Sunday 30th. New stock includes vintage lights, nests of tables, sideboards, coffee tables, Egg chairs, industrial cabinets, posters, vintage easy chairs and some great storage solutions - like this original 1950s upcycled chest of drawers - a bit of a stunner - and unique! To get your hands on this beauty just email for more details geoff@kirkmodern.com.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

EGGSCELLENT

This classic Scandinavian 'Egg' chair is now in stock. Big, bright and beautiful in red tweed fabric this is a really comfortable vintage swivel and tilt chair that will make a great statement piece in your retro room. To view this item or get more details please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

Monday, September 24, 2012

BIG RELEASE

This print, designed by Werner Graul for the Fritz Lang film Metropolis, is one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. We have just sourced an amazing West German version form the 80s, and it is HUGE! An imposing 190cms high by 87cms wide this is an impressive piece and a real talking point in any retro interior setting.

Friday, September 21, 2012

SINGLE FILE

Original metal filing cabinets are very "on trend" for retro inspired interiors. As well as being stylish and adding a touch of Industrial design to your room they are also very useful storage solutions when space is at a premium. This great vintage cream laquered split metal cabinet on wheels came originally from a German doctors surgery and is a really neat unit which could also double as a TV stand or kitchen storage solution. Dimensions are 52cms wide x 40cms deep x 92cms high. To reserve this item or get more details please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

Thursday, September 20, 2012

JUMBO MONEY BOX

We have just sourced this stunning Mid Century Modern ceramic money box in the shape of an elephant. Made in Italy by Baldelli for the American market in the 1950s, this is one of the most collectable shape and colour combinations - bright Orange/Red - and at 18cms tall he really is a Jumbo piece of retro vintage studio pottery. For more information please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com.

Monday, September 17, 2012

STORAGE WARS


This stylish vintage wall unit has just arrived in stock. Two metal side ladders hold a series of shelves and a cabinet in any combination to make this a really useful modular system that can adapt to any room. At only 84cms wide x 181cms tall this unit will give plenty of storage yet not take up valuable floor space - ideal to fit in a alcove. Made by Avalon in the 1960s, the unit comes with a shelved cabinet with glass doors, one 31cm deep teak shelf and two 43cm deep shelves. To get more information or to reserve this item please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com  

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

NEW CABINET POST

This stunning 1950s sideboard will be making it's way to the Dublin Brocante this Sunday 16th. Beautifully crafted with beech frame and finished in rosewood with incised patterned door panels and turned wooden handles. This is a rare and iconic piece of original 50s furniture and will be a great centrepiece for any retro inspired interior. To get more details or reserve this piece please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com