The Fabulous Find - Mid Century Modern Furniture Lighting Showroom Victoria B.C. Herman Miller Eames http://www.thefabulousfind.ca Mid-century modern furniture showroom in Victoria B.C Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:48:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Find of the Week August 17-23 – 2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-august-17-23-2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-august-17-23-2010#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:20:34 +0000 tdanbrook http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/?p=1419 Arguably one of the most Iconic Canadian designs - the Winnipeg chair designed and Manufactured by Architect James Donahue of Winnepeg Manitoba and some of his Architect students - produced in the late 40's, early 50's - made of bent fir plywood/metal rod legs and 4"foam upholstered. Which came first the Winnipeg Chair or George Nelson's super iconic Coconut chair - hmm the jury is still out!! - We took this one home, but if you have one you would like to sell, give us a buzz, we would be very interested to talk to you!!! (SOLD) Arguably one of the most Iconic Canadian designs - the Winnipeg chair designed and Manufactured by Architect James Donahue of Winnepeg Manitoba and some of his Architect students - produced in the late 40's, early 50's - made of bent fir plywood/metal rod legs and 4"foam upholstered. Which came first the Winnipeg Chair or George Nelson's super iconic Coconut chair - hmm the jury is still out!! - We took this one home, but if you have one you would like to sell, give us a buzz, we would be very interested to talk to you!!! (SOLD) Arguably one of the most Iconic Canadian designs - the Winnipeg chair designed and Manufactured by Architect James Donahue of Winnepeg Manitoba and some of his Architect students - produced in the late 40's, early 50's - made of bent fir plywood/metal rod legs and 4"foam upholstered. Which came first the Winnipeg Chair or George Nelson's super iconic Coconut chair - hmm the jury is still out!! - We took this one home, but if you have one you would like to sell, give us a buzz, we would be very interested to talk to you!!! (SOLD) ]]> http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-august-17-23-2010/feed 0 Find of the week – August 9th-16th – 2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-august-9th-16th-2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-august-9th-16th-2010#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:06:25 +0000 tdanbrook http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/?p=1387 What a fantastic design by Norweigen designer Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Norway - designed in 1974 - beautiful bentwood frame - cushions over canvas - unbelievably comfortable and look good at any angle - WOW - this is the low back lounge version - 2 available w/one ottoman - chairs $450 each and the ottoman is $195

What a fantastic design by Norweigen designer Sigurd Ressel for Vatne Norway - designed in 1974 - beautiful bentwood frame - cushions over canvas - unbelievably comfortable and look good at any angle - WOW - this is the low back lounge version - 2 available w/one ottoman - chairs $450 each and the ottoman is $195

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Unbelievable 1950's Danish teak dining table designed by one of Denmark's BEST - Kurt Ostervig (SOLD)

Unbelievable 1950's Danish teak dining table designed by one of Denmark's BEST - Kurt Ostervig (SOLD)

]]> http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-july-22-29-2010/feed 0 Find of the Week June 13th-19th – 2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-june-13th-19th-2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-june-13th-19th-2010#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:45:30 +0000 tdanbrook http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/?p=1158 Mind blowing Verner Panton style vintage fabric - designer at this point unknown - super quality - I believe silk screen on linen - no fading - $40 per yard

Mind blowing Verner Panton style vintage fabric - designer at this point unknown - super quality - I believe silk screen on linen - no fading - $40 per yard

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A striking rare ceramic vase by world renowned Canadian potters Theo and Susan Harlander - a must have collector's piece - this piece stands 31" tall - (SOLD)

]]> http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-june-3-102010/feed 0 Find of the week May 15 – 21 – 2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-may-15-21-2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-may-15-21-2010#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 21:10:36 +0000 tdanbrook http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/?p=1034

LOVE LOVE LOVE this Rosewood and Leather chair by Brazillian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer Furniture 1960's - the perfect chair for a Mid-century Modern enthusiast!! These chairs do not come up often, so grab it quick, so you don't regret it later - Unbelievable price - (SOLD)

]]> http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-may-15-21-2010/feed 0 FIND OF THE WEEK MAY 1-7 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-may-1-7 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-may-1-7#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 01:36:41 +0000 tdanbrook http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/?p=990
Incredible Mid-century modern teak bar & 2 bar stools - The bar has an incredible curve(bow front) and 7 stainless steel bottle holders on the bartender's side with killer bright red melamine sliding doors, and 2 drawers with interesting circular metal pull handles.. made by Drylund - Denmark. The stools manufactured by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A/S Domus Danica - high design - not an easy find.... pretty rare - The bar measures - 51"across X 22" depth X 41" high .... The bar stools measure - 22"wide X 16" depth X 32.5"(total height) to the seat - 26.25") Price is for the Bar and 2 stools - $1995

Incredible Mid-century modern teak bar & 2 bar stools - The bar has an incredible curve(bow front) and 7 stainless steel bottle holders on the bartender's side with killer bright red melamine sliding doors, and 2 drawers with interesting circular metal pull handles.. made by Dyrlund - Denmark. The stools manufactured by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A/S Domus Danica - high design - not an easy find.... pretty rare - The bar measures - 51"across X 22" depth X 41" high .... The bar stools measure - 22"wide X 16" depth X 32.5"(total height) to the seat - 26.25") Price is for the Bar and 2 stools - $1995

 

 

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Killer Vintage Metal Wall Art - signed Melendy - the top owl looks like he is about to take flight - this piece is very Tim Burton like - don't you think - so well done!!! A definate collector's piece - (SOLD)

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Check out this unbelievably beautiful designer Lotte Bostlund lamp w/ a really early original Lotte fiberglass w/impregnated yarn lamp shade – (SOLD)

]]> http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-march-30-april-5/feed 0 FIND OF THE WEEK MARCH 20-26 – 2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-march-20-26-2010 http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/find-of-the-week-march-20-26-2010#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:58:31 +0000 tdanbrook http://www.thefabulousfind.ca/?p=747 Does it get any better than this for a Mid-century modern teak floor lamp? Okay, well it is definately right up there, don't you think. Definatley a lamp worth clearing a space for in your Mid-century modern home...(SOLD)

Does it get any better than this for a Mid-century modern teak floor lamp? Okay, well it is definately right up there, don't you think. Definatley a lamp worth clearing a space for in your Mid-century modern home...(SOLD)

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