design icons amsterdam's 5th vintage furniture trade show begins february 2017

for its fifth edition, the dutch vintage furniture trade show is set to begin on the 11th-12th of february 2017 — as part of the annual design icons amsterdam event. the vintage show is one of the largest in europe which exhibits exclusive 20th century furniture designs and accessories. with the growing popularity of online shopping, design icons offers visitors a chance to have a full shopping experience among the largest vintage collection. images below offer a look into the 2016 design icons amsterdam trade show.

design icons amsterdam trade show 2016, taking place in de overkant venue

design icons amsterdam is a celebration of timeless classics and takes place every year in the de overkant venue, a former marine engine factory restored as a large event hub. stretching 140 meters, the space gives visitors a unique view of the IJ river and city center. combining these two features with the industrial atmosphere, this venue is the ideal setting to showcase design icons of the past century. from furniture, lighting and decorative objects, visitors can expect to encounter subtle madman styles alongside small vintage accessories and museum quality icons.

the vintage furniture trade show is one of the largest events in europe, showcasing 20th century furniture designs

designs by wegner, jacobsen, braakman, eames, kalff, sarfatti, cadovius, kramer and alons will be showcased during the 2017 event. participants list includes returning dealers judith wolberink gallery, vervlogen jaren en kunstconsult from holland. additional brands such as pellegrini design, dierbaar design, gramercy park and molecula will be featured — among others. 

home furnitures, small vintage accessories and museum quality icons are expected to be displayed

de overkant is a former marine engine factory restored as a public venue

visitors walking along the 140 meter long path can enjoy views of the IJ river and city center

the show gives vintage lovers a full shopping experience where they get to personally interact with the furniture 

furniture brands include designers from holland and other european countries 

vintage chair collection

furniture, lighting and decorative objects are widely collected for the annual event

vintage chairs exhibition space of last year’s furniture show

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom