Description
Provenance and Background Info
(This table was SOLD through iNVISeDGE for $440 in 2006. (Just the single bid on ebay in 2006- ebay is not the right place to sell anything of any value- as I’ve since realised. I had no idea of the designer or maker back then and also had no idea what I was doing! I just knew I liked it and it turns out I wasn’t alone.)
Today In 2019 I know the designer of this table and would obviously price it differently. The screen-shot shows a slightly larger table by the same designer priced at over AU $4800! I’m not sure if many people in their right mind would pay that much for a coffee table but this is a highly-esteemed design and worth much more than I sold it for back in 2006. These days I’d price the same piece for about $840 in iNVISeDGE.
(Written in 2019)
The piece was designed by Illum Wikkelso, one of the talented designers responsible for making Danish furniture world-famous during the mid-20th century. He created some of the most striking and beautifully crafted furniture ever created. Some of his designs were responsible for Modern Danish Furniture reaching the giddy heights they do today. His pieces from the 1950’s and 1960’s (produced by some of the top Danish furniture makers of the time such as C. F. Christensen) received medals and awards back then and are still respected today. Wikkelso trained as a cabinet-maker initially and then studied at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts with artists such as Hans Wegner. In 1944 he moved to Arhus, where he worked as an interior designer and then became an independent furniture designer in 1954. He later set-up a small studio in the countryside, south of Arhus. He drew inspiration from this picturesque setting using the natural organic forms of the Danish landscape to design his signature furniture.
I’ve since read that TH Brown & Sons won the license to produce this design in Australia but if this was by TH Brown & Sons I would have thought it’d have a TH Brown & Sons plaque, label or imprint underneath it. Virtually all TH Brown pieces were labelled so I’m not certain about it being made by THB. I’ve seen less than a handful of these around (maybe 3) after 18 years trading in this business.
If you have a similar item to sell, I’d be very happy to list an item of this callibre online in iNVISeDGE (and price it for around $840). FOR A DEALER, OUR COMMISSION FEE FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS WOULD BE 5% to 11%. We will work at bringing new clientele into your shop or your business. We’d need about 10-12 photos from all angles- your photos would have to be about as good as those shown in this listing. If you don’t have a shop and you’re a dealer, we’d also stock an item like this online in iNVISeDGE, we’d find an online buyer for you and take control of the sales process on your behalf- in this case our commission fee would be 13%. Again we’d need about 10-12 good photos from various angles- at least as good as those shown in this listing. Also if you were the buyer of this exact piece and would like to sell it now, we’d be happy to represent it again on your behalf and you’d make a very tidy profit from selling the piece (!) even after our commission fee is deducted.
This is a piece to be handed from one generation to the next. After most modern furniture has ended up as landfill, this table will still be doing exactly was it was designed to do… But to serve as a piece of furniture is just half the story. This piece was also created to draw inspiration because of its artistic merit. It was made BY HAND so is not only a smart investment piece but the most environmentally-friendly furniture you can buy.
VIEWINGS, PICK-UP and Delivery Freight Info ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This item is located in SYDENHAM, 8km South of SYDNEY City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VIEWINGS . . . of furniture items will usually be possible (all furniture is in storage though). Send me a question and your phone number and/or email address if the photos and description don’t meet your needs. I can arrange an agent to go to the storage site if needed. Read my 1150+ ebay feedback comments (ALL for vintage furniture/decor SALES-100 or so are from repeat customers). I have had no negative feedback in over 15 years selling on ebay and this has been my full-time occupation. This is your guarantee that I work hard to describe my stock as accurately as possible and will not stock items I can’t personally recommend. Some items I acquire don’t end up in iNVISeDGE because they don’t make the grade. (I sell these under a different user-name on ebay.) I have had furniture items go all over the world (sight unseen) and do everything that’s reasonably possible to make my customers happy with their choice to support my business.
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PICK-UP . . . is accepted- professional delivery is preferred. This item is heavy and will require 2 strong people for pick-up. PLEASE NOTE- I live in Brisbane and run this business from Brisbane. PICK-UPS and VIEWINGS will be facilitated by a sub-contractor (someone who is NOT an employee of iNVISeDGE). I recommend that customers use a specialist furniture carrier for larger furniture items- these people know what they’re doing and come with what’s needed to look after your investment. I’ve seen too many customers try to force things in the back of 4WDs or put something in a trailer not protected. (If you’re hiring a trailer it makes no sense- the cost of professional delivery is comparable to hiring the trailer!) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We help customers with freight arrangements in every way we can BUT booking in transit (and paying for freight) is the responsibility of THE BUYER. I made a conscious choice to get rid of my vehicle in 2009 (for environmental reasons) so I have a depth of experience in the area of furniture freight. I will inform all iNVISeDGE customers of the transport carriers best suited to their job, what each carrier charges and their strengths. CUSTOMERS WILL BOOK IN THEIR OWN FREIGHT so they’re in control of what’s happening and will know exactly what’s going on. At any time though customers have the option to consult with us. Our experience in the area will ensure you’re looked after and the freight process will be seamless and easy. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A ROUGH IDEA OF FREIGHT PRICES by specialist professional FURNITURE carriers. . . LOCAL DELIVERIES tend to be ABOUT $70 to $100 for a ONE-MAN delivery (for ONE standard sized item eg. 3.5-seater sofa or a set of 6 dining chairs). If you live over 25km away from the item, delivery will be AROUND $120 but it depends on various factors such as access issues and when you can receive the item. Sydney is a little more expensive compared to Brisbane (as another example) . . . . . . . “Normal” INTERSTATE DELIVERY (eg. Brisbane to Sydney OR Melbourne to Sydney) is generally about $250 for ONE standard-sized item (eg. a 3.5-seater sofa or a set of 6 dining chairs but it can depend on various factors. Sometimes it will be cheaper- $250 is about the average. Smaller items are less than $250. If you have a really big sofa (as an example) it will usually be around $280. These prices are given so you have a rough idea of whether interstate delivery might be an option for you. If you are unsure about it all please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
We accept DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT. We send photographic ID of the store owner (Michael Grealy) to all customers at the point of purchase, along with media articles about iNVISeDGE that have photos of Michael Grealy in them (most of these articles are about 10 years old). Your payment will be paid into an Australian ANZ bank account under the name Michael Grealy (or iNVISeDGE). Please read our ebay feedback spanning more than 15 years for irrefutable proof of our online trading history and reputation. Ebay feedback can be left by LEGITIMATE PAYING customers only! Additionally please be aware that in Australia ALL consumers are protected BY LAW if the goods or services they buy are not as described. (But this should be of no concern- in our first 15 years of trading we have over 1150 positive ebay feedback comments and ZERO negative feedback comments.) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On occasions a DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT can be made at the time of collection. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On occasions CASH payment when you collect your item may also be available. Confirm prior to purchase if you need this. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other payment methods are available but problematic and may incur additional fees. Tell us prior to purchase if you are unable to feel 100% confident with our trading history and payment methods so we can negotiate something else with you.
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