modern✻love: 1950′s Artifacts

Original and Vintage this Hans Wegner model: AP19 manufactured by A.P. Stolen, c. 1951. Better known as the “Papa Bear” the chair has been lovingly and fully RESTORED with original Danish fabric by the original Danish upholstery manufacturer, Kravdat. Original color as well. This iconic piece has been completely restored with factory materials; springs, straps Continue Reading

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Vintage pair of Eero Saarinen designed “Womb” chairs manufactured by Knoll Associates. Purchased from an estate these chairs date back to the late 1950′s. Both chairs were recovered at some point by Knoll (possibly late 1970′s). Chair are in excellent condition. Cushions on both chairs are soft an comfy. Chairs offered as completely usable vintage Continue Reading

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This designer teak extension Dining table is another recent import from Denmark. Solid as a rock and able to set 10 comfortably.

Authentic, rarefied, cherished set of 8 CH-24 or “Wishbone” Chairs designed by Hans J Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark. This set of chairs were produced in 1950, imported and recently received as part of an estate of a late Oil Company Executive. Pulled from the minimally used summer home located on Continue Reading

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Awesome Hans J Wegner designed 4 seat Sofa (Model#: GE-236/4) manufactured in Denmark by Getama. Created in oak and covered in original wool upholstery on original Ryghynde spring cushions. In excellent shape.

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Danish Modern 6 drawer dresser is amazing teak with rosewood pulls in the style of Arne Vodder. Heavy, high quality dresser recently imported from a Danish Estate. Excellent condition.

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Circa 1959 Mid Century Modern cocktail table designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel’s “Declaration” collection. One of the most sought after styles from the American Mid Century Modern era. Embodying clean Scandinavian lines and all walnut construction with circular rosewood pattern inlaid on the top surface. In near perfect condition.

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Welcome to the U.S.A.! Long low and rosewood. Beautiful rosewood. This credenza is in excellent original condition. The patterning is intense and the base can be rotated to reveal asian chamfer detail.

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2x The Chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son. Exceptional vintage condition. Purchased from the Mid Century estate of an Oil Executive’s summer home on Lake Winnipesaukee. The home was rarely used.

Side chair in teak and cane.. The design is attributed to Peter Hvindt. It is a super design in good original shape. Wood is excellent; cane is okay.

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Rock solid day bed designed and manufactured in Denmark. Wood and frame in excellent condition. Wool fabric has some fade-y places but quite usable.

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  Vintage, sleek and elegant this Danish Modern desk in Teak with rosewood legs is in excellent original condition.

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Did someone say “Storage.” What a beutiful way to store all your items safely away. Every door and drawer LOCKS. Recently imported from Denmark and in excellent original condition.

Vintage rosewood coffee / cocktail table with stash drawer and drink shelf manufactured in Denmark and recently imported. Excellent unrestored condition.

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      Gorgeous vintage teak bowfront dresser manufactured in Denmark and designed by Kai Kristiansen. New Arrival from Denmark in excellent condition.

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An estate piece from Vermont, this Hans Wegner CH-25 Chair was originally manufactured in Denmark and then imported through Germany by a G.I.in the early 1950′s. A rare find in rural vermont. Gorgeous oak and patina. Some wear as to be expected but overall beautiful and complete with out a single cord broken or frayed.

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Sweet mid century one of a kind coffee table c. 1950′s made in Pennsylvania at a Casket Factory. The table was a gift from a brother to his brother and new family. The gifting brother ran the casket making operation. The table is nearly perfect and constructed from solid 1″ thick oak. Hairpin legs are Continue Reading

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Early 1950′s signed Herman Miller Steelframe Modular Funiture group bench. This group has many iconic formations including this flat seat with table. 100% original. The overwhelming beauty brings a tear to my eye… and makes me want a creamcicle.

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Picked from the estate of a long time Dartmouth Professor is a rare formation of the iconic Kofod Larsen / Selig Danish Modern Sofa. 4 seater or use in corner with lamp table for a sectional treat. In excellent original condition with original Fagas straps. Replacement cushions and fabric are quite usable. I suggest an Continue Reading

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I normally don’t jump at an opportunity for this Kroehler type 1950′s stuff but I used to and I know there are still those of you who will swoon over the lines, color, shinyness, etc. of this crisp, clean beautiful little baby. Estate found in plastic. In a room that no one went in to. Continue Reading

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Another rarity these days… Early 1950′s Fiberglas Chairs by Douglas in excellent condition. The exposed fibers are a delight. This unusual shape has often been overlooked by those hot on the Herman Miller trail which make this type of Fiberglas chair harder and harder to find. Fiberglas Chair (and cool) collectors rejoice!

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Vintage Farstrup Side Chair Made in Denmark

Classic Farstrup Danish Dining Chair or side chair in great original condition. Solid unit. c. 1960′s

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Rarely do I find a desk of this vintage in such outstanding condition. Desks get used; a lot. This one, another new arrival to the U.S., seems to be frozen in the 1950′s with very little signs of wear. Pulled directly from a Danish estate this Kai Kristiansen Bow front floating tray top desk is Continue Reading

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Awesome, straight outta Denmark, not just another designer named Borge Mogensen designed this credenza in 1955. This vintage piece dates back to the 1950′s. Features classic Mogensen features such as brilliant teak, adjustable drawers, contrasting interior hard woods and key pulls. The hutch cabinet feature five drawers with curved pulls and a locking drawer. The Continue Reading

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Perfect!  Arne Jacobsen AJ Royal Lamp manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.  Awesome Lamp!  Comes complete with vintage Danish Plastic cord crimp and original cloth lamp cord.

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Philco Predicta “Princess” Model TV with Stand

Vintage 1959 Philco Predicta “Princess” television with rare stand.  Totally original.  Working.  What’s up!

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Crazy 1960′s print on distinctively 1950′s Danish Modern armchairs.  His chair (high back) and her chair (low back) are in great original condition.  The future’s so bright…  

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1950′s Multi Pod Table Lamp with Leaves

Gorgeous circa 1950′s glass pod table lamp in a wonderful plant motif.  Complete with stem and leaves this lamp is in nearly prefect shape.  Straight from the modern electric jungle.

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Tres Chic!  Brilliant set of hollywood regency / decorator modern (circa 1950′s) Italian marble and cast brass base side and end table.  The cast brass bases are in the form with detail of the Eiffel Tower Marble on table surfaces in excellent original condition.  Pair with lucite grapes.

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Vintage Kai Kristiansen 6 Drawer Chest

This vintage Kai Kristiansen 6 Drawer teak chest is nearly perfect and beautiful.  A recent import from a Danish estate.  Wonderfully book-matched drawers and unmistakable pulls are the calling card of this designer. Super-sweet!

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Awesome Danish Modern Side Board / Buffet with full tambor door built circa 1950′s in Denmark.  This piece is new to America and glorious in design.  Excellent condition.  5 additional adjusting shelves included.

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Walnut Slat Bench with Bent Plywood Legs

In the need of a little love this 1950′s slat bench is heavy.  Made of solid walnut slats and bent plywood legs mount to steel struts.  Get a great deal on a pre-restored bench before I restore it!

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Vintage Paul McCobb Woven Leather Chair

Beautiful Paul McCobb woven leather arm Chair with the most brilliant Mid Century lines. Circa 1950′s. Excellent original condition.

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