Thursday, January 21, 2010

Huge clearance on Quirk stock starts Sat 23rd: up to 70% off art deco, vintage, industrial

Quirk is closing their showroom at the Smith Street Bazaar.
So... this is your chance to make a splendid piece yours ... at a tiny price!
Be swift! Starts 23rd Jan, must end COB 7th Feb.

Don't forget that Quirk is still open for business!

Until the new residence is open, please email, telephone or make an appointment.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Blackbird Summer Market in Fitzroy this Saturday!

Looking forward to it! For more info see: www.blackbirdmarket.com

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Stock preview photos (1stDec09) art deco - italian & french - industrial - vintage outdoor

Quirk & Son showroom is here! 305 Smith Street, Fitzroy (Melbourne), Australia

Industrial light fitting



2x wire retro indoor/outdoor chairs (AERO?) - SOLD
Glass/steel table. Restored & rustproofed.

Antique solid mahogany-framed mantle mirror - larege & substantial!
Original glass with bevel edge. - SOLD

Vintage Italian chrome coat stand. A fine, well designed piece.

Vintage authentic butchers block - very substantial. Would make a splendid kitchen island bench. A rare treat for the home chef!

French (?) mid-century chrome rocking chair. Excellent craftsmanship seen in metal frame. Reupholstered in black vinyl sypathetic to the original upholstery. In excellent vintage condition.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Art deco oak dressing table with original mirrors


Unique circa late 1940's art deco oak dressing table. Strong architectural design featuring classic deco stepped effect with black detailing. Inlaid veneer design to tops & surviving original triple mirrors. A beauty!
SERIOUSLY REDUCED on 22/01 - View in the Bazaar now.

Vintage industrial workbench: ex-printshop



A vintage industrial workbench with plenty of character due to its previous life in a now defunct Collingwood print shop. Is a perfect kitchen island work bench or legs could be trimmed down to usual dining height.
Fully hand restored this month. $1,700 - NOW SOLD

Friday, November 6, 2009

1970's Peugeot folding bike: french parts



I adore Peugeot bicycles (I have two of my own!)
As modelled by the lovely Nicole, this is a gorgeous aqua 22" wheel Peugeot folding bicycle from the 1970's. It is all original with French parts, a dynamo powering front & rear lamp, sprung seat, new Michelin tyres.
A standout bicycle on the street!
$475 - NOW SOLD (email for more bikes)

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Newly restored: a splendid art deco bar


A restored example of exceptional and rare art deco. Burr walnut bookmatched veneers, curved glass end, fold down bar to righthand end with cream vitrolite insert, beautifully crafted cabinetry (this darling took 3 people to lift!) complete with unique red and black bakelite handles. SERIOUSLY REDUCED 22/01
View in the Bazaar now - or email for queries & photos.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

1960's retro fibreglass Casala chairs x4

1960's fibreglass chairs by Casala x 4 - $695 (Reduced to $400)
Available now ONLINE ONLY