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Selasa, 17 September 2013

REPRODUCING SOME OF THE BEST OF MIDCENTURY FURNITURE WHILE KEEPING VINTAGE AT HEART


Dear All

The love for things vintage will always remain with many of us. Original midcentury pieces are really for keeps nowadays.  They are getting rarer and worth the restoration and reupholstery.  They are still wowed for their fine design and workmanship.  But since, there are less and less of them going around and yet the interest  for them are strong, reproduction is one way of meeting the unsatiated demand and keeping the midcentury spirit alive.

Reproduction has to be a fine one for it to have meaning and usefulness.  The quality of wood and the skilled craftsmanship makes a difference between a fine piece and a bad one. The former elevates the importance of the original, pays allegiance to it and yet confident enough to stand on its own right and it will be just a matter of time before it joins the rank of the classic.  A fine reproduction also allows a reinterpretation of the past, recognizing tradition without being stifled by it, permits creative freedom to bring a fresh perspective without  showing disrespect to what is essentially a classic of its own era. 

At SECOND CHARM, we are still passionate about vintage yet keeping the midcentury spirit alive by reproducing some of the best of midcentury furniture, working with good wood and fine craftsmen and identifying and reinterpreting beautiful designs.  It is just a beginning  and we hope to do more in future with your encouraging support and patronage.





A mix of midcentury design chairs, some vintage, some reproduction at our new showroom, two floor down from our current showroom. The floor lamp is a reproduction of the  famous 1940's grasshopper lamp. Instead of metal
 shade like the original, we crafted  it from solid wood.  The sideboard
  is custom made - essentially  midcentury inspired and enjoying 
the functionality of a record holder and a wine cabinet at 
the same time.  We had fun making it for
Arturo with recycled solid teak.






Not quite a wing chair but equally great to sink into.  A statement piece
 anywhere. Vibrant plain pink and  patterned polkadots to 
contrast and enhance each other.






Soothing green.





A reproduction of Hans Wegner armchairs and 2 seaters made of solid teak.
The coffee table is a vintage piece that has been restored.






Two of the many armchairs that we custom made for a newly opened high end 
 F&B in town. Terracota red wooden frame and bright chilli red cushions
 to suit the theme of the restaurant.





2 vintage armchairs reupholstered in fuschia pink. Same armless concept, 
yet one is slightly smaller to the other, giving an interesting variation.





We reproduced this armchairs from a vintage midcentury design for Phillip
who picked up the contrasting colour combinations. 
 A cute and lovely outcome.





A retro armchair of the 60's, restored and reupholstered 
in blue simulated leather.







A reproduction of midcentury design. 
A combination of metal and wooden frames





Midcentury inspired dining chairs in indigo blue upholstery.






Midcentury chairs in orange plain upholstery.





Another vintage design reproduced with mahogany wood.





Beautiful midcentury designed inspired chairs in indigo blue.






Midcentury armchairs in turqouise blue.





Same armchairs as above in cream upholstery.  Ideal for office.







Vintage micentury chairs restored and reupholstered in retro design fabric.
2 pieces.






Vintage 1970's teak chair in refreshing  pastel blue flower fabric.
One piece only.  Great for writing table.






Vintage chairs, restored and reupholstered in turquoise fabric.






1950's solid teak wood chair, restored and reupholstered in vibrant orange
fabric.




Same dining chair as the above but in pvc blue.






A reproduction of the famous Windsor's chair given a twist
by having them in distressed gold







A variation of the spindle chairs in distressed grey.






Spindle chairs with arms . 





Distressed white armchairs.






Distressed chairs in silver.  






classic spindle back chairs.








spindle chairs in light stained finish.








Scandinavian inspired rocking chair in gingham cushion seat.
Beautifully crafted.






Vintage chairs.  Solid one-piece wooden seat and back.







Bar chairs custom made for a high end F& B outlet in town.
Tufted cushion seats and crafted metal legs.






Vintage sofa and armchair.




Wing chair belonging to Jerome that we helped  reupholstered.






Wing chair is matching ottomon in Gingham blue.






Vintage ottomon in fuschia.  






Vintage dresser stool restored and reupholstered 
in velvety rust colour fabric.






Vintage sofa reupholstered in lemon yellow fabric.






Bench with metal legs.  L150 x 35 x 47 cm.
We can custom make to different lengths.





Rustic looking bench.
 Custom made to different length and finishing available.






Solid wooden stools in dice design.  Great for a playroom.

Hope you love our latest collection above.  More new pieces available at our showrooms.  Will try to post them soonest.

For enquiries, reservations and custom orders, do email us at secondcharm@gmail.com

Till then,

warmest regards
Sharifah
Founder






Senin, 15 April 2013

THE CRAZE FOR MID CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE - FROM BELFAST TO BEIRUT


DEAR ALL

The craze for mid century furniture is really a global phenomena.  The furniture that you see in the Mad Men Series is not just  american accent pieces that recall the nostalgia of the retro or vintage scandinavian, danish furniture of the 50's and 60's. The mid century pieces have become a design must for most modern interior, seeking individuality and character.  There may be variation in forms and designs, but the spirit of the mid century is  being relived in a creative manner to create an exciting modernist interior.  Not just homes, but offices, hotels, boutiques and f&b, are insisting on mid century furniture and finishings. 

We know this for certain, because, at SECOND CHARM, we got so many requests from these various sources. The strong demand comes not only locally in Singapore and Malaysia, but globally.  We had enquires from overseas: UK, Australia, Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Paris and Belfast on record. The only problem we have is that shipping costs from our part of the world to these places are really costly for individual pieces.  In some cases, they cost more that our pieces. But it is interesting and flattering to know, that our mid century inspired designed pieces are being loved in so many places. 

Just as people are discovering us, we too discover some dealers of mid century furniture in the most unlikely places. I recently chanced upon a website dealing with beautiful mid century pieces, based in Beirut. Run by a couple and home based, their vintage mid century pieces are few but amazing. It's selfish not to share. I attached pictures below.



















Having shared the above, allow us to introduce some of our latest midcentury inspired pieces. They are all made of solid old teak with most have natural matt wax finish.  Some are custom made pieces, bespoke for those who require specific dimensions and designs. And some vintage pieces that have been restored and reupholstered.




Matching coffee tables and side coffee tables 
Coffee tables $550.  Side coffee tables $300




Leaf shaped coffee table with pencil tapered legs.
L72 x W60 x H46 cm. $450



Coffee table partly glass top.  L120 x D50 x H44 cm.
 $750




See through coffee table with storage.
 L110 x D50 x H40 cm. $650




Coffee table with centre drawer. 
L110 x D50 x H43 cm. $750




Simple midcentury inspired coffee table. $450




Vintage coffee table restored. L84 x D45 x H45 cm.
 $450




Sidetable ideal for working with laptop. L60 x D50 x H60 cm
$350






Side tables with lower shelf.  L65 x 50 x 60 cm.  $400 each






Single sofa with attached sidetable. Fabric of your choice.
 $750. 







Spindle back sofa with retro designed fabric provided by Rina.





Vintage two-seater retro sofa originally found in painted white seasoned with use.
Wee Bin prefers it, as is condition for her chocolate cafe. We custom
 made the cushions and covers using our retro fabric.






2 vintage midcentury armchairs in dark grey covers. $450 each





Another vintage single armchair, solid teak, restored in retro designed fabric.
$450 





Ottomons in bright  coloured pvc. $350 each.






Solid teak consoles L100 x D40 x H77 cm. $750






Solid teak console in natural matt finish L100 x D40 x H76 cm.
$750






Solid teak console with tapered sides L100 x D40 x H76 cm.
$750




Custom made writing table for Christine.  L120 x D70 x 76 cm







A panel at the end that can be lifted and a cut away to hide the wires.






The panel lifted with an underneath shelf for hiding the power points.





One of our popular midcentury inspired writing tables.
  L120 x D60 c H92 cm
$1200




Another of our popular designed writing tables.  We have made them in 
different lengths. At 120, 110 and 90 cm, to suit individual space.
  Price varies with lengths.




Mid century designed table with wider centre space for more leg room.
L120 x D60 x 76 cm. $850 cm





Mid century designed  writing table with two narrow drawers for
 more leg room. Simple elegance.
 L120 x D50 x 76 cm. $850





This looks like a dining table.  But we custom made this almost egg shaped
 table for Rina to use as a working table in her exclusive office. The side 
 for the chairs is  slightly straightened. L190 cm, depth at wider end
 100 cm and the smaller end 60 cm.  Height 76 cm







Vintage sewing machine legs made into a writing table. The timber top is
beautifully 3 cm thick.  The dimension of the top in the 
picture is 120 x 60 x 3 cm.  Size of top can vary
to suit one's particular need.




Vintage bench that has been restored. 
 L145 x D40 x H 46 cm.  $650







Long tapered bench 160 x 35 x 46 cm, custom made.  $750,
Price vary with dimension.


Hope you like the above. For the latest in sideboards and glass cabinets, look out for our next posting.

For enquiries, reservations and custom orders, do email us at secondcharm@gmail.com.

Thanks and warmest regards
Sharifah
Founder