Tuesday, August 24, 2010

THIS PIECE IS NOW SOLD Unique Teak Sideboard / Credenza



THIS ITEM IS NOW SOLD For sale here is a Danish modern style credenza / sideboard done in a rich teak wood. The Credenza measures 87 inches long and 18 inches deep, and 31 inches high. It features a very unique pair of asymmetrical sliding panels, revealing large shelving space for storage. It also features 3 drawers including the top drawer that features three dividers for cutlery. There is another sliding panel that has a front featuring the appearance of another 3 drawers. I have not found any labels on this piece, but it clearly was influenced by Scandinavian design of the late 50’s. The top does have some aged scratches, and there is a small spot of veneer loss on the left side end, I have taken this into account with regards to the price. This would look great in any dinning room, or office or just as a day to day storage piece. A unique piece that features the functional austere design that is so typical of the 50-60’s Danish / Scandinavian Modern design movement.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

THESE ARE NOW SOLD Pair of Jan Kuypers Dressers for Imperial Furniture THESE ARE NOW SOLD



THESE ARE NOW SOLD .Here is a pair of yellow birch wood dressers. Designed in 1952 by Dutch born Jan Kuypers for the Imperial Furniture Manufacturing company of Canada as part of there Contemporary Line. Considered one of the giants of Canadian Modern design Kuypers pieces are now highly sought after for their innovative and stylish look. This matching pair are no exception. Great undulating front lines to the drawers, with a clean upright stance. Imperial was one of only a handful of Canadian Furniture Manufactures that were bravely testing the waters of a more modern look in furniture design. It’s contemporary line was clearly made to compete with the very popular Heywood Wakefields Birch 1950’s furniture. The condition on this pairs is very good. There is a larger scratch to one side ,and some bumpiness to the top of one. There are also some minor shrinkage to the veneer at the bottom of one side which has cause some separation of the veneer seems (priced accordingly). Over-all most of this stuff is not highly noticeable, but I am mentioning it for accuracy sake. This set looks stunning, the birch and finish has aged nicely giving it a nice warm glow. I did a little research and found some info about Imperial and Kuypers on Page 83 of the Design In Canada book. I also found this listing from a seller in Chicago for a pieces from this series http://www.assemblageltd.com/itemdetails.php?id=268287. (yes that says $4250. U.S. for the one piece!). Each dresser measures 40 inches tall , 28 ½ inches wide, and 17 3/4 inches in deep. I am not much of a photographer so the pictures don't do the chairs justice. These would greatly compliment any Eames Era Mid Century modern living space, or add a slightly retro accent to any contemporary room. As more and more interest is being shown in Canadian Mid-Century Modern Design these are bound to gain in value. THESE ARE NOW SOLD