Wednesday, October 30, 2013

EAMES DREAMS


This is a great ICF made Eames chair. It is comfortable and beautifully made. ICF were licenced manufacturers of Eames designs, to the original specifications in Italy up until the 1990s when the license passed to Vitra. The ICF examples have now become more desirable as they are no longer available and it is rare to find original examples in such great condition. Complete with original ICF labels stating they have been made to the original Eames specifications, these chairs are a great investment you can literally afford to sit on.

This chair is the low back mesh seat variant standing on the swivel five prong base, each foot terminating in a smooth glide. Collectors and chair enthusiasts like the mesh version as it shows off the smooth curved aluminium frame to best effect, yet remains extremely comfortable. An iconic design that is sure to increase in value. We have four of these design classics available. For more details, or a little sit down, please contact me geoff@kirkmodern.com

Monday, October 28, 2013

GREY MATTERS

We have just sourced this stunning pair of original vintage 1950s club chairs. Beautiful dark teak angled legs and teak armrests, this handsome pair have been brought back to original condition with a professional re-upholstery in a cool sophisticated grey chenille - ideal to add you own splash of colour with a contemporary cushion. A rare find as a pair, really comfortable, sturdy and solid.... and a great statement in any mid-century inspired interior. For more details or to view please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

WONDERFUL WORLD


This huge globe is one of the very earliest examples of an illuminated globe produced by George Philip & Sons of Fleet Street. The large 19" paper composite Shipping Globe stands on a cast iron base. Made in the 1930s this GEORAMA would have been a key piece in a Gentleman's Library, giving the principle railway, shipping and air routes. A stunning piece, and a very rare find in Ireland. For more details contact geoff@kirkmodern.com


Friday, October 18, 2013

STYLISH DANISH

A stunning pair of Danish teak bedside cabinets have just arrived in stock. Fine and elegant with unmistakeable Scandinavian lines, finely turned legs support a floating shelf and slim drawer with curved handle - 42cms wide x 32cms deep x 53cms tall. These cabinets are typical of the type of furniture we source for our clients, original vintage pieces that are rarely found in Ireland. For more information or to reserve this item please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

LIGHT FANTASTIC


Original Vintage lights are a practical way of putting a mid-century accent into your room design. We always have a great selection of table lamps, work lamps, original Anglepoise lamps and floor lamps so drop me an email if you are looking for something as not everything hangs around long enough to get photographed! These are two of the best floor lamps we have sourced on our recent trips... a cool industrial photographic lamp, which is height and angle adjustable.... and a 50s double headed tulip lamp in oak, with a fantastic sputnik look. For details or to reserve any item just send me an email geoff@kirkmodern.com

CABINET MEETING


Well designed small vintage storage units are getting hard to find. We have just sourced this stylish Mid-Century Danish folio cabinet and it's sure to be snapped up straight away. Modernist sleek lines in rich teak with smooth as silk drop down fronted drawers. This slick design feature allows access to files, paper stock, or anything you can think of, without taking everything out from top. Originally designed for sheet music, this would be a useful and stylish addition to any mid-century interior. Dimensions: 49cms wide x 33cms deep x 71cms high. To view or reserve this piece, or for more information please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com

Friday, October 11, 2013

DESIGN INSPIRATION



This original vintage armchair was manufactured by Scandart in the 1960s. As their name suggests they produced Scandinavian / Danish inspired furniture of high quality build and retailed in relatively small numbers making key pieces increasingly rare and desirable. 
Re-upholstered in a rich dark grey tweed, and re-polished to show the warm honey tones of the sleek Danish inspired curved frame, this is a great mid- century modern design with a low slung feel and a very Wegner style! To reserve or view this item please email geoff@kirkmodern.com