60 vintage design dealers return to amsterdam for design icons 2015
all images courtesy of design icons

 

 

 

design icons amsterdam is the only trade show in the netherlands dedicated to original 20th century furniture design. for the 2015 edition, sixty quality dealers from all over europe will return on february 7, bringing their finest vintage pieces from the 1930s – 1980s. a diversity of interior objects will be offered for sale to both professionals and broad public: from well-known classics to anonymous projects, with eames next to mies van der rohe and from italian-chic to raw industrials.

sixty vintage design dealers design icons amsterdam 2015 designboom
the eames lounge chair at design icons 2014 

 

 

 

the event takes place annually in the venue of de overkant. this former marine engine factory has been restored into a location for special occasions. situated on the north shore of  IJ, the industrial atmosphere of the facility offers views to the city center.

sixty vintage design dealers design icons amsterdam 2015 designboom
the trade show is dedicated to original 20th century furniture design

sixty vintage design dealers design icons amsterdam 2015 designboom
overview of the exhibition space

sixty vintage design dealers design icons amsterdam 2015 designboom
lighting designs

sixty vintage design dealers design icons amsterdam 2015 designboom
a diversity of interior objects will be offered for sale to both professionals and broad public

sixty vintage design dealers design icons amsterdam 2015 designboom
view of de overkant from across the water

 

 

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