Monday, April 28, 2014
COFFEE FOR TWO
Saturday, April 26, 2014
SKINNY MINNIE
Tall & elegant chest of drawers by Remploy in oak finish. Original vintage
piece with 6 graduated drawers - 112x23 cms, solid oak frame and raised on slim sputnik legs. A nice genuine piece of mid-century design, really nicely made and a beautiful honey colour. For more information or to view this piece please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
NEST OF NESTS
A great staple of any mid century interior is a good nest of tables and we have just sourced some nice original vintage sets. The top of the line G Plan 'Fresco' set is in pristine condition, teak with rosewood legs.... and the ever popular Quadrille G Plan nest in teak is also ready to go. We also have a Danish teak nest and a nice handmade Gordon Russell set from the 1950s. for more information, to reserve or view any item please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
SETTEE FOR TWO
The latest arrival at kirkmodern is this original vintage Parker Knoll two seater settee. We have had this piece completely refurbished and professionally re upholstered in a cool grey linen mix fabric - a stunning combination that brings this lovely comfortable settee right up to date. At only 120cms long this piece will squeeze into the tightest retro interior, look good in a bedroom or warm up a family kitchen. For more information, to view or reserve this piece please contact me by email or text me on 0872600789
SEE THE LIGHT
Some amazing original vintage lights in stock at the moment. Always a great selection of table and desk lamps, but good quality original standard lamps are a little harder to source. They are a quick and easy way to add warmth and mid century chic to any retro room. Here are three new examples have just arrived..... A beautiful triple head tulip lamp from the 1950s.... An eye popping red sputnik lamp from the 1950s ...... and a 1970s mushroom Guzzini style lamp. For more details, to view or reserve any item please contact me by email geoff@kirkmodern.com or 0872600789
CLASSIC ERCOL
An early 1950s/60s Ercol 'Cowhorn' Rocking Chair in dark oak. This is one of the most elegant Ercol chairs, long spindle back, splayed arms and 'cowhorn' top - a design classic, and one that is becoming harder to source. For more information, to reserve or view this piece please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com or 0872600789
TWIN BEDS
This nice original pair have just arrived in stock. Vintage 1950s G Plan bedside cabinets in rich Tola wood with 'Chinese white' double drawers and brass tapered handles. Nice to find a pair in this condition - very elegant little units with a surprising amount of storage. Dimensions 65cms high x 35cms wide. For more information, to reserve or view this pair please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com
Monday, April 14, 2014
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM
This original vintage kitchen cabinet has just arrived
in stock. Original vintage 1950s piece with berry red Formica, 2 doors open to reveal a large storage cupboard topped off with a cutlery drawer and three curved Formica display shelves to the right hand side. Cream wooden frame and cream metal atomic legs make this a real vintage gem. To view or reserve this original
vintage piece, or to join our mailing list and get a preview of the
latest arrivals, please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com
GET A HEAD
Beautiful vintage hat form moulds, one in oak one in mahogany. Wonderfully tactile display pieces that are becoming harder to find. This pair date from the 1930s. To reserve or view these pieces please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
DESIGN CLASSIC
We have sourced 4 original vintage BA3 chairs and have had them lovingly restored to their former glory. Completely refurbished and re-upholstered in a beautiful pistachio tweed, these are design classics that are rarely found in Ireland. For more information, or to view this set, please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com or text 0872600789
SHOP AROUND
We are constantly on the look out for unique and interesting vintage pieces and this haberdashery display certainly fits the bill. Beautifully made oak frame with glass sides and top and eight stepped pull out drawers, this is an unusual piece because it is so small and neat, so could easily fit into a domestic as well as commercial setting. For more details or to view this piece please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
BIG MAC
Vintage sideboards are getting harder and harder to find so we are delighted to have sourced this amazing top of the range unit by McIntosh. An original vintage piece from the late 60s, this has all the features and reference points of Danish sideboards of the period, at a fraction of the price. Two metres long, sleek and elegant with clean stylish lines, smooth sliding double doors, 3 stacked drawers and a hidden pull out drinks shelf - this really has a great modernist look and will be a great centrepiece to any mid-century inspired interior. To reserve or view this item please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
DANISH MODERN
We have just sourced this stylish, elegant chair from Europe, and it is a stunner! This is a beautifully proportioned original Mid Century Modern lounge chair from Denmark with a solid teak frame, sweeping tapered arms and stylish kicked out legs. The sleek tapered boomerang shape of the seat and back have been recovered in original 1950s 'mobiles' fabric. This chair will be a focal point for any Madmen inspired room - a stunning and unique combination that you won't find anywhere else in Ireland or UK. For more details, or to reserve this piece please contact geoff@kirkmodern.com or call 0872600789