FURNITURE FINDS OF THE WEEK.

Dear All

Things slow down a bit for us during the fasting month. It's tough going around especially on hot days during this period. Still I cant resist the knowledge that somewhere, some place there are some good furniture, whether vintage or modern, waiting to be discovered. The imagination runs wild on days when I'm not out, and there is a certain restlessness, thinking what great miss there would be. And ah! what a joy when on one of these trips, you see that one lovely piece, as if waiting for you.

Below are some of my latest finds this week and newly restored pieces that come back from my restorer. Some of the pieces in Singapore will be out for restoration in Malacca on the first week of September. Some of the pieces booked by my KL customers should arrive in KL at the same time; Shah's retro bed, Mrs Teh's wing chair , Justin canvas screen and Prof Wan's dining chairs.The other way round, we will be be bringing back Sharon's retro sideboard and art deco turntable cabinet, Onn Peng's 1920's marquetry wooden sofa and planter's chair and Cindy's retro Queen size bed, to Singapore on the third week of September.

My favourite find of the day. Beautiful wing chair in mahogany wood and tapestry fabric. Some parts of the fabric have frayed away, all the more indicating a seasoned, well used chair. There's a certain warmth with such chairs that worth keeping them as is. And the best thing about the find, is that there are 4 of them, stucked among some cheap modern plywood furniture.

A pair of charming high armchairs in cream wood finish. Sweet light pink upholstery.

Oriental armchairs with carved dragon motifs on the back seat panel. 4 pieces available in Kuala Lumpur. Seats require new upholstery. Be nice to reupholster either in Chinese satin or raw silk.

4 pieces of retro chairs of the 70's. Made in Italy. 3 have been recaned, one still in original condition. Legs repainted. At SECOND CHARM, KL

A retro 1960's solid teak wardrobe that has been beautifully restored. At SECOND CHARM, KL.

A charming vintage cupboard of the 60's

A lovely solid teak retro chest of drawer. With brass handles. Sold to Asher on the very day it got into the shop.

A sturdy 1950's solid teak art deco chest of drawers. L36 x D21 x H42 inches. Will be beautiful once restored. Can be used as a dresser.

Chest of drawers. A pretty reproduction piece. Solid brass handles.

A vintage 1950's colonial teak coat stand. The bottom part can be used for shoes. Rare nowadays. (W 126 x H186 x B 38 cm)

The same coat stand used in an exhibition at KLCC, some time ago.

Solid teak 1960's retro writing desk. It has been sometime since we got a retro writing desk like this. (L42 x W24 x H30 inches)

A 1960's -70's low book shelf. Sold to Jonathan Gonzales, a young Mexican setting a new home in Singapore. He and his wife also bought a Queen size retro bed and a wooden retro sofa set from us, saying he likes furniture with character.

Got 3 sets of these teak retro sofa sets of the 60's and 70's this week. Relatively in good condition.

Another set but with straight instead of the pencil legs retro sofas.

A retro sofa set with a darker stain and straight legs. Sold to Jonathan.

A solid teak retro coffee. (L36 x W18 X H17.5 inches). Unrestored as yet.

Another solid teak coffee table. (L41.5 X W18 x H17) .

A vintage 1920-40's teak coffee table. A rare piece. In KL

Hexagon shaped teak coffee table . In KL

A pair of wooden armchairs.

A sturdy yet beautiful wicker single sofa with cushions. 4 pieces available . They would be nice in the garden patio or big balcony

Almost a planter's chair.

A rattan furniture can add a lot of warmth to a place

Another piece of interesting design rattan armchair.

A wrought iron and rattan bar stool. I pc only.

4 pieces of brightly blue painted dining chairs.

Solid teak round table. 4 feet diameter. Need restoration.

Modern plastic weaved dining table with glass top (L59 x W35 X H29 inches)

An interesting rustic brass and wooden coffee table. Square 24 x 24 inches. Height 15.5inches.

A lovely oval shaped rattan weaved ottomon. Can be coffee table. Both pieces sold to Asher.

A low side cabinet. A reproduction piece

8-piece teak stand. Different heights and sizes. Definately hand made and hand carved.

Tuckshop bench. Solid wood. (L 59 X w15 x H16 inches). 5 pcs available

White rattan divider.

Leaving for KL in a few hours time. Till my next posting.

Warmest regards
Sharifah

Friday 27 August 2010, 2.30am

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