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Vintage Intenational Furniture Stock.

A selection of our current international stock including G-plan and Italian pieces. Many more items awaiting restoration and coming soon:

Sutherland TableAn English made, 1950's drop-side gate-leg table, in Mahogany and Beech.Common during the Georgian,Victorian and Edwardian eras, it's rare to find a mid century example of this versatile and compact furniture piece. A generously sized occasional dining table, perfect for those extra Xmas guests, it folds flat against the wall. With one side extended makes a perfect foldaway desk, great for compact spaces or unexpected occasions. $565
Parker Knoll chairLate Deco armchair by Parker-Knoll, in production fron the late 30s to early 50s. We always pick up these stylish chairs when we find them, and have been looking for a way, to bring them up to date. This proto-type has been retro fitted with a custom designed moulded foam cushion that, unfortunately, pushes the price up a bit. We're still examining our options for a more cost effective finish for future examples. The prototype is available for $1200.
Dining ChairsNow at the WAC, a set of four Danish style teak and beech dining chairs with leather upholstery. Made in England in the late 50s. $1100 for the four. Paired here with an English made drop leaf extension table in teak and beech. Also late 50's with elegantly tapered and splayed legs. Table Sold
module reclinersPair of Charlotte Perriand for le Corbusier "basculant" armchairs (1928). Late 70s edition with thick chrome tube and Italian saddle leather seats. $465 each or $800 the pair.
G-plan reclinerNo, Mr Bond, I expect you to die!"
Just in at Petrie Terrace, this original 1960s G-plan rocker/recliner in black vinyl. Originally marketed as "the most comfortable chair in the world", this British classic was chosen as the chair for Ernst Stavro Blofeld (played by Donald Pleasance) in the 1967 Bond film "You only live twice". Just add white cat, and dominate world.
Fuji ChairJapanese mid-century 1960's chair in teak and beech by the Fuji furniture company of Japan. Rebuilt, re-polished and re-upholstered in fabrics from Warwick's "Nordic" collection. The fine grain in its teak arms complements beautifully the blonde, beech frame.
helix cabinetGordon Russell Helix cabinet. Designed in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, this is one of the firm's signature pieces. Sir Sydney Gordon Russell came to prominence as part of the late arts and crafts movement's Cotswold school before moving on to head the wartime utility furniture board and become the founding chairman of the British design council. This piece shows typical use of high end materials (mahogany and rosewood with brass fittings) with hand incised helix decoration to the doors
ercol studio couch1960's Ercol Studio Couch, restored and re-polished ash and elm frame, with new chartreuse eco-wool upholstery. Ercol have just re-issued this piece after a production break of 40 years
Doerner Office chairAt Petrie Terrace, a Frank Doerner Plywood high-backed office chair with a tropical theme. Manufactured in the US by Selig. These were originally imported to Australia by Grant and Mary Featherston for Featherston Commercial interiors.


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