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#213 Vintage Mid Century Danish Sofa

Mid Century Danish Sofa

Denmark 1970s

Vintage sofa produced by Danish manufacturer Mogens Hansen in the 1980s. A three seat variant featuring the original, soft upholstery in tobacco coloured leather.

Very good vintage condition. Wear commensurate with age.

78Hx198Wx80Dcm

Seat height: 42cm

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Melbourne's Vintage Furniture Gems: Add Charm to Your Space

In a world that increasingly embraces fast-paced trends and mass production, vintage furniture offers a refreshing alternative. It's more than just an aesthetic choice—it represents a connection to history, craftsmanship, and timeless style. Melbourne, a city known for its eclectic and artistic spirit, is a treasure trove of vintage pieces that can transform any space. Whether you're furnishing a new home or seeking to add a special touch to your existing décor, Melbourne's vintage furniture scene has something to offer every taste and style.

The Appeal of Vintage and Antique Furniture

Both vintage and antique furniture have experienced a resurgence in popularity, not just for their undeniable charm but for their lasting quality. Unlike mass-produced pieces, vintage furniture is often made from solid materials such as hardwood, designed to last for generations. These pieces are frequently handcrafted, meaning each item is unique, bearing the hallmark of a time when furniture was built to endure. Whether it's a mid-century modern sofa or an ornate Victorian sideboard, these items have stood the test of time.

When adding vintage furniture to your home, you're not just selecting a functional piece; you're integrating a work of art into your everyday life. Antique furniture can become the focal point of a room, a conversation starter, or simply a comforting reminder of the elegance of past eras. It's easy to see why so many Melburnians are drawn to these timeless treasures, as they offer a level of craftsmanship and durability that is rarely found in contemporary pieces.

How to Find the Perfect Vintage Furniture in Melbourne

Finding the perfect vintage furniture in Melbourne is an adventure in itself. The city is filled with a variety of boutiques, antique shops, and markets where you can discover hidden gems. The key is to know where to look and what to look for. Many furniture hunters prefer to start their search in Melbourne's inner-city suburbs, where shops like Brunswick, Fitzroy, and Collingwood offer a wide range of vintage and antique items. Each piece is carefully curated, and browsing through these stores feels like walking through history.

There’s also the appeal of local markets, such as Camberwell Sunday Market, where you can stumble across unique finds, often at more affordable prices than in boutique stores. For those who enjoy a DIY project, Melbourne’s second-hand shops offer plenty of opportunities to find a piece that can be restored or repurposed to match your personal style.

Why Vintage Furniture is a Sustainable Choice

One of the most significant advantages of choosing vintage furniture is sustainability. In a time when environmental consciousness is at the forefront of many decisions, opting for vintage is an eco-friendly way to furnish your home. Unlike newly manufactured items, which often require significant resources to produce and may contribute to deforestation or carbon emissions, vintage pieces are already in existence, meaning their environmental impact has already been made.

By choosing vintage furniture, you're reducing the demand for new products, contributing to less waste, and helping to extend the lifespan of items that might otherwise be discarded. This is a practical way to make more sustainable choices in your home while still achieving a stylish and sophisticated look. Moreover, many vintage furniture pieces can be upcycled or restored, allowing for further customization and reducing the need for new materials.

Mixing Vintage with Modern Décor

While some may assume that vintage furniture only works in traditionally styled homes, it’s quite the opposite. Mixing vintage with modern décor can create a dynamic and interesting living space. The juxtaposition of sleek, contemporary lines with the warmth and character of vintage furniture can result in a balanced and visually appealing interior.

For example, a modern living room can be enhanced by adding a vintage armchair or an antique mirror. These pieces act as focal points that break the monotony of newer designs, creating a space that feels lived-in and personalized. Vintage pieces have the power to tell a story, adding layers of texture and history to your home.

Caring for Your Vintage Furniture

Once you've found that perfect vintage or antique furniture, it's essential to know how to care for it properly. Many of these items are made from materials that require special attention to maintain their quality over time. For example, wooden furniture may need regular polishing, while fabrics on vintage sofas or chairs may require more delicate cleaning methods.

Leather, a common material in vintage furniture, should be conditioned periodically to prevent cracking and maintain its softness. Similarly, if your vintage item includes upholstery, it’s worth considering professional cleaning to preserve its original look and feel.

Restoration is another option for vintage furniture, especially if you’ve purchased a piece that needs some TLC. Restoring an item can breathe new life into it without sacrificing its original charm. However, it’s important to approach restoration carefully, especially with antiques, to ensure that the piece retains its value and historical significance.

Creating a Unique Home with Vintage Pieces

Melbourne is a city known for its creative flair, and nothing says "individuality" like a well-curated vintage collection. Whether you're drawn to the industrial designs of the mid-20th century or the ornate elegance of the Victorian era, vintage furniture allows you to express your personality and taste in a way that mass-produced items cannot.

One of the great joys of incorporating vintage furniture into your home is the hunt itself. Each piece comes with its own story, and finding that perfect item can feel like discovering a hidden gem. The mix of history, craftsmanship, and personal meaning is what makes vintage furniture so special—and why it continues to be such a beloved choice in Melbourne's vibrant design community.

In the end, choosing vintage furniture is more than just a design decision—it's about creating a home that reflects who you are. By integrating vintage pieces into your space, you’re adding layers of meaning, history, and charm that make your home feel truly unique.

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A Slice Of Italy In Fitzroy’s Backstreets!

A Slice Of Italy In Fitzroy’s Backstreets!

Homes

by Lucy Feagins, Editor

Kai Kristiansen oak shelving unit from Nord. Antique cast silver candelabra found from a brocante market in the south of France. Sculpture from Bettina Willner from Modern Times. Vintage single candle ceramic holder. Patt Brassington print from Deuce. MCM House ‘Kiki’ desk chair. Featherston ‘Numero vii’ modular sofa from CCSS. Den Holm sculpture. Hummelo by Piet Oudolf. Vintage rose sculpture. Salvaged print. Sculpture from Edit E. Found textured ceramic vase. Sculpture of woman’s head by Kristiina Engelin. ‘Winter Trees‘ by Ria Green. Art and Queer Culture by Catherine Lord + Richard Meyer. Vintage brutalist chair from CCSS. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

Found round vase. Kai Kristiansen oak shelving unit from Nord. Vintage single candle ceramic holder. Den Holm sculpture. Sculpture from Edit E. Found textured ceramic vase. Vintage rose sculpture. Woman head sculpture by Kristiina Engelin. Winter Trees painting by Ria Green. Art and Queer Culture by Catherine Lord + Richard Meyer. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

Amara Speechley, Cal Watson, and Vetiver Fox (3). Kai Kristiansen oak shelving unit from Nord. Antique cast silver candelabra found from a brocante market in the South of France. Sculpture from Bettina Willner from Modern Times. Single candle ceramic holder, vintage. Featherston Numero vii modular sofa from CCSS. 1970s chrome and smoked glass coffee table from Modern Times. Aalto Alvar vase. ‘Design & Violence‘ book Anne Marie Slaughter. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

Featherston ‘Numero vii’ modular sofa from CCSS. 1970s chrome side table from Casser Maison. Woman head sketch by Stacey Reese from Modern Times. Antique French head sculpture from CCSS. Limestone sculpture by Jessica Tremp. Ceramic sculpture and small ceramic vessel by Dasa. Sculpture from Edit E. Tall Vase (on sideboard) from Porcelain Bear. Brass oil burner by Henry Wilson x Aesop. Marshall speaker. Holmegaard/Le Klint Lamp from Angelucci. Mid-century sideboard/bar from Homebody. 1970s travertine honed dining table in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti. Brutalist chair from CCSS. Antique Jacobean ‘Barley Twist’ dining chair. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

Featherston ‘Numero vii’ modular sofa from CCSS. Herringbone wool blanket from Lee Mathews. Linen curtains by Hale & Mercantile. 1970s chrome and smoked glass coffee table from Modern Times. Aalto Alvar vase. 1970s chrome side table from Casser Maison. Woman head sketch by Stacey Reese from Modern Times. Antique French head sculpture from CCSS. Limestone sculpture by Jessica Tremp. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

Mid-century sideboard/bar from Homebody. Sculpture from Edit E. Tall vase from Porcelain Bear. Brass oil burner by Henry Wilson x Aesop. Marshall speaker. Holmegaard/Le Klint Lamp from Angelucci. 1970s travertine honed dining table in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti. Brass brutalist chair bought at auction. Brutalist chair from CCSS.  Antique Jacobean ‘Barley Twist’ dining chair. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

Antique chopping boards and fruit bowls found on adventures through France. Crockery, jars and gadgets collected by the family over the years. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

View from our kitchen into the living areas. ‘Vagabond in Gold Jacket’ by Nunzio Miano. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

Antique French oak bed. Timber shelves handmade by Cal. Linen globe pendant by Sibella Court. Vintage oak drawers. Vintage Squiggle lamp. Toys, treasures and keepsakes from friends and family throughout the years.  Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

Vintage, antiques, gifts and keepsakes gifted or gathered throughout Vetiver’s life. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

‘Our planters are crammed and spilling with an array of whimsical grasses and florals that create a real sense of romance and wonder,’ Amara says. ‘We’ve also tried to bring larger, more established trees into the space to help with heat and make it feel more like an authentic garden.’ Photo – Tim O’Connor

Salvaged black-stained timber bedside table. Antique brass and lace lamp from Inventory by Rachel. Marble tray topped with Amara’s ‘nightly potions’. Landscape watercolours by Amara. Antique French oak king bed. Linen bedspread and cushions from Hale Mercantile. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

The paved back terrace holds an antique garden set. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

View from Amara and Cal’s bedroom window in the courtyard. Cal is lounging with Pearl the bulldog on an antique garden set. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files. Styling – Annie Portelli

The courtyard garden at a greener, leafier time of year! Photo – Tim O’Connor

Amara Speechley’s love of her Fitzroy apartment is immediately evident in the poetic way she describes its grounds. 

‘When you push through the security gate you’re immediately transported to some other place,’ says the strategist at Studio Round. ‘The gardens, particularly in the warmer months, abound with prairie-esque planters that are an ode to Piet Oudolf, and with the heritage facades hovering in the background, you really feel like you’ve stumbled upon your own little slice of Europe.’

Amara has lived here with her partner Cal Watson for over six years, including three since their son Vetiver was born.

The couple were initially unsure about the communal nature of the outdoor space, but have found this to be a real source of community. 

‘When we walked through the courtyard and saw how idyllic the gardens could be, and how removed we felt from everything that was happening around us, we just fell in love!’ says Amara. ‘All the residents here are independent, single women and have had their homes for over a decade… we were coming into a close-knit, warm community of neighbours in the truest sense.’ 

Cal is the director of Bespoke Landscapes, so his gardening design expertise has only added to the richness of the shared courtyard. It’s been challenging at times, due to the shaded aspects and abundance of concrete, but their desired ‘rambling, abundant feel’ has been achieved with dozens of overflowing pots.

‘Our planters are crammed and spilling with an array of whimsical grasses and florals that create a real sense of romance and wonder,’ Amara says. ‘We’ve also tried to bring larger, more established trees into the space to help with heat and make it feel more like an authentic garden.’ The couple have also trained roses, wisteria and vines to climb up surfaces, creating a sense of near abandon.

‘We’ve become quite deliberate in allowing the garden to do its own thing, and love watching surprise floral delights pop up throughout the seasons as different plants self seed, or we throw handfuls of random seedlings into the beds and just see what emerges,’ says Amara. 

Minor cosmetic renovations have been made to the unit’s interiors, to exude a natural and romantic energy. Meanwhile, a refined mix of vintage furniture pieces gives the home a distinctly nostalgic, inviting feel. The living room couch best encapsulates this style, with its bold ‘70s form and chocolate velvet.

‘Soft furnishings encourage the light to dance across rooms, art is positioned to create dialogue, furniture placements are intentional to ask each piece to reveal something about the other,’ says Amara. 

Amara and Cal are often asked how they manage to have such a well curated home with a toddler in tow, but aside from the occasional spill, they say it’s less challenging than one might expect. 

‘Vetiver is respectful of our things… he gets that just like he has some special toys that he loves and wants to keep for himself, we have some things that we love and we need to treat with care,’ Amara says.

As Vetiver grows older, Amara and Cal are seeking a little more space, so they’ve embarked on a new renovation project in Brunswick. 

Whoever lives here next will reap the benefits of the gorgeous home and garden they’ve so lovingly established!

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Original Mid Century furniture in Australia

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#226 Mid-Century Grant Mobler 2 Seat Sofa

Vintage Danish 2 Seat Sofa

Denmark 1970’s

Classic mid-century design from Grant Mobler. A 2-seat variation in a cognac-coloured leather with original patina.

A perfect combination of Danish style and function. Just perfect for that special spot in your home.

78H x 157W x 79D cm

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#37 Vintage 2 and a Half Seat Danish Sofa

Mid Century Danish Sofa

Denmark 1970s

Vintage Danish sofa in a 2 and a half seat configuration. Soft and supple leather in a deep cognac colour. In very good vintage condition.

78Hx185Wx76Dcm

Seat Height: 44cm

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#38 Vintage Mogens Hansen Sofa

Mid Century Danish Sofa

Denmark 1970’s

Vintage three seat sofa by Danish designer Mogens Hansen. Upholstered in the original aniline leather in a deep chocolate colour. A classic Scandinavian design in very good vintage condition.

76Hx219Wx81Dcm approx.

Seat height: 44cm

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mid century coffee table

Percival Lafer

Coffee Table

Brazil-1970s

The History, mid century vintage furniture, offers this superb example of a Percival Lafer coffee table. Lafer, one of Brazil’s modernists created these tables from exotic timbers cut into small blocks with Rosewood rails and legs. This mid century modern table has been rebuilt and now has a strong frame which won’t break or warp like the original flimsy frames. Glass has minor scuffs and scratches appropriate to age and use.

We can freight at very reasonable rates Australia wide.

150 x 76 x 36 cm.

mid century modernist Percival Lafer coffee table, made from exotic hardwoods with a glass top.

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Stouby, black leather sofa

Stouby 3 seat sofa

Stouby

Denmark

MId Century Danish, black leather sofa in near perfect vintage condition. Superbly comfortable and stylish.

201cm L

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#94 Mid Century L-Shaped Danish Sofa.

Vintage Danish 6-seat corner sofa by Neilhaus Design. Perfectly upholstered in soft and supple very dark brown coloured leather.

Denmark- 1980s

360L x 240L x 80D x 70H cm.

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#93 Mid Century Danish Sofa.

Vintage Danish 3-seat Sofa. Perfectly upholstered in soft and supple, tan coloured leather leather.

Denmark- 1980s

200L x 80D x 78H cm.

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#74 vintage siesta chairs

Norwegian, Siesta Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa furniture, Circa 1970. This matching pair are upholstered in soft, cognac coloured leather on original, white-canvas slings with pale beechwood frames.

Price is per chair.

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#31 Mid Century Danish Sofa

Hurup Mobler

3 seat vintage danish sofa

20th century Scandinavian sofa by Hurup Mobler. Upholstered in very dark, chocolate brown leather. This sofa is very comfortable and in very good vintage condition, with no obvious marks or scratches.

200L x 80D x 74H cm approximately

Seat Height: 43 cm

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#30 Vintage Georg Thams Sofa

Mid Century Georg Thams Sofa

Denmark 1970’s

A vintage 3 seat sofa by Danish designer Georg Thams. Built in the classic Danish mid century style with angular arm rests and the original buffalo leather in black. In very good vintage condition

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#29 Mid-Century Retro Leather Sofa

Vintage black leather sofa

Germany 1980’s

Mid-century 3 seat sofa originating from Germany. Luscious black leather set on a polished aluminium frame gives this sofa a retro look. In very good vintage condition.

79Hx169Wx65D

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#27 Mid-Century Grant Mobler 2 Seat Sofa

Vintage Danish 2 Seat Sofa

Denmark 1970’s

Classic mid-century design out of Grant Mobler. A 2 seat variation in a rich cognac colour with the original leather and upholstery. In very good vintage condition.

78Hx142Wx79D cm