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Selasa, 21 Mei 2013

SECOND CHARM - SOME VINTAGE FINDS ON THE MONTH OF MAY




Dear All

While I  have fun designing and making furniture from reclaimed solid teak and reproducing some of the classic mid century pieces,  I still love the hunt for vintage  pieces and the surprise finds that awaits me. It really keeps the adrenaline going and often make my day.  Keeping them as they are for their vintage value or giving them a new lease of life by restoring or reupholstering them, that's what we enjoy doing at SECOND CHARM. I share with you some of the finds below.




Vintage metal typing table of the 60's and 70's that we gave a
 new lease of life by painting it bright red as requested.  




The original typing metal table often comes in this colour of grey.  
This one comes without the paper sorter at the side like the above.
  $200 as is condition.




The old swivel and adjustable office chairs that go with vintage table above.
While best to keep the metal parts as they are, the seats are best reupholstered.
Choice of pvc or fabric.  Chair as is at $150.  Reupholstery at $150 each.



Vintage cinema chairs.  As is at $75 each.  



Vintage midcentury chairs.  Best restored and reupholstered.   Restoration, reupholstered  inclusive of choice of fabric or pvc at $250 each.



Vintage midcentury chairs.  Restoration, reupholstery
 inclusive of fabric  or pvc  $300 each.




Vintage mid century chairs in original condition.  
To be restored and reupholstered. Taken.




My best surprise find of the day.  Vintage Diethelm sofa set.  
Love the angle of the armchairs. Taken.




Another vintage mid century sofa set in original condition.  Pencil legs and solid teak. 3-seater restored and reupholstered complete with cushions and cushion covers - $1200. Single armchairs restored and reupholstered  - $450 each.  If you are wondering how the sofa would look after restoration and reupholstery, 
 Jeremy shares the  photo below of the sofa  that he  bought from us,
beautifully  coordinated  with other pieces  in his house.




Vintage mid century sofa restored and reupholstered from SECOND CHARM.
Jeremy shares this picture with us of his lovely living room




Another beautiful outcome of vintage sofa and armchairs that we restored and reupholstered  for Syntea sometime ago.



A cute 2-seater awaiting restoration and reupholstery.
The right fabric will make all the difference to this rare piece.




Metal garden set with stone inlay.  Chairs and table collapsible .
Preloved, as is at $350 




Planter's chair in need or reupholstery or recaning.



Fan shaped chair.  As is condition $100.


Vintage stool as is condition.
$75




Vintage low stool.  Naturally distressed green. 
As is $50




Another surprise find of the day.  This arc floor modern designer's lamp has a
 white marble base and  made in Italy. As is condition at $550




A pair of foldable doors with stained glass.
70 x 219 cm each.  




Vintage grills.  As is condition $300 each



Vintage grill.  As is condition $300 each.  Only 1 piece available



Vintage green formica round table top. 90 cm
Solid teak wood underneath the formica. 





Round fiber glass seat.  Preloved, as is  $40




Metal legs table with green rattan top.
Preloved, as is condition at $ $150






Metal candle stand. $35


Hope you love our finds.  For enquiries and reservation, do email us at secondcharm@gmail.com

Look out for our new shipment of vintage, midcentury, industrial and french furniture first week of June. We got some nice, interesting pieces coming!

Till then, warmest regards

Sharifah
Founder

PLEASE NOTE:

1.  All our prices are in Singapore Dollars.  
2.  For bespoke pieces, we need a timeline of 1.5- 2 months. We will submit proper drawing,
     detailing specifications, to avoid misunderstanding.
3.  For restorations and reupholstery works, the timeline is also 1.5-2 months. Faster for loose
     upholstery works such as cushion covers and chair seats that can be hand carry.
4.  Delivery charge within Singapore is free for those above $2000.
5.  For our Malaysian customers, we do not charge transport from Singapore to our shop
     in Kuala Lumpur, but we do charge transport from our shop in KL to your home or office.


Senin, 15 Oktober 2012

MID CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE: SIMPLICITY IS THE NAME OF THE GAME



Dear All

For many of my discerning friends and customers, simplicity is the name of the game, in their quest for furniture and furnishings for a dream place called home. The quest naturally brings them to mid century modern furniture of the 50's - 60's.  They are in love with the simple, uncluttered and quiet elegance of furniture of this period. The furniture seems suited for modern living whether they grace a small apartment or a sprawling bungalow. 

Interestingly,  the simplicity of these furniture, somehow, gives room for greater freedom of expression in terms of furnishings.  The retro design fabrics of this period, with their usually bright, vibrant colours create  an excitement without overpowering nor negating the quiet elegance of most of mid century modern furniture. Called it a paradox of mid century modern style and design.

Below are some  mid century modern inspired sideboards that we bespoked for our discerning customers, who unable to find the perfect vintage piece but nevertheless insisted on a mid century modern design that will perfectly fit the space they have in mind. For them, simplicity is the name of the game and they had fun reinterpreting and recreating the mid century modern designs.  I learnt much from them too.

I listed, too,  some real vintage mid century pieces we found and from which we were inspired.  They have been lovingly restored to its original elegance.




A long sideboard we custom made for Patrick and Elaine.  It was tough for 
us to find vintage teak of   200 cm. Part of the back was cut out to
 exact specification for the couple to inset their plugs and 
cables. L200 x D45 x H57 cm.






The front view of Patrick's and Elaine's sideboard.






Another lovely mid century modern sideboard, custom made for
 Lopez and Sheryl.  Ben and Rachel love it so much that we are 
making one for them. L 180 x 35 x H54 cm





Long and low, that's what CK wanted.  No handles too.  Simply slated drawers
at the sides that hide a groove for easy pull out.
L180 x D40 x H45 cm






For the limited space Chin Chin has, she requested a dimension of 140 x 40 x 42 cm
and brass caps for a polished finish.  We had to custom made the brass caps too.






An open console for Zaidi who insisted on long sexy tapered legs 
with brass caps on ends. L150 x D40 x H60 cm






Long slim sideboard we crafted with solid vintage teak at Second Charm.
 A designer didn't hesitate to take both pieces available then.
L160 x 40 x 46 cm 







Another sideboard crafted from solid teak by Second Charm. 
L55 x D45 x H55.  Reserved.






One of our popular mid century modern designed sideboards. We made a few of 
different dimensions as requested.  Length ranges from 160-190 cm. This piece
 was made from vintage teak with lovely, swirling wood grains.





Beautifully crafted for Sharon.  Almost seamless and fuss free. 
Instead of slanted tapered legs, Sharon prefers the above legs.
L160 x D40 x H76 cm







Vintage sideboard that has been beautifully restored.
L160 x D45 x H82 cm.  Isaac simply loves it.






Another vintage low sideboard that has been beautifully restored. 
Taken up a day after its arrival.





Beautifully crafted vintage piece that has been lovingly restored. 
We reserved it for Isaac  who has  been asking us to look for one. 
He came with his family, saw it and said:  I take it! 
L160 x D40 x H170 cm. 






Another lovely vintage sideboard/book cabinet. Steve, too had asked us to  
look for big wall unit like this.  Though he loves the piece that Isaac took,
he did not hesitate on this piece.


All our bespoke pieces are made from vintage solid teak. Vintage teak is the best as they are matured, seasoned teak, doesn't cracked easily and often come with beautiful wood grains.  Give us some time, though, to bring you the best.  

Warmest regards
Sharifah
Founder