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This section of the site takes a look back at furniture, lighting and accessories sold over the last year. In some cases we may have similar items awating restoration at the warehouse. If you see anything suitable for your home or upcoming project please e mail us. We can soon let you know of anything similar currently in stock.
1930s pattern cutting table 1930s pattern cutting table
A 1930s pattern cutting table from a Yorkshire textile mill, plank tops and lower tier, painted frame. 275cm wide x 80cm deep x 72cm high. This table has sold but we can make copies to size spec using reclaimed timber 

1930s wooden mill table 1930s wooden mill table

A plank top mill table with stretchers to the underside, from a Yorkshire textile mill, 320cm wide x 91cm deep x 78cm high
1950s polished steel typists desk 1950s polished steel typists desk
compact single pedestal continental desk.
1930s wooden workbench 1930s wooden workbench

A gorgeous wooden workbench, removed recently from a disused factory on the Essex/Suffolk border which made Bakelite products. 214cm x 79cm x 79cm high. This workbench has sold but we are able to make copies to size spec using reclaimed timber
1950s Mole Richardson spotlight 1950s Mole Richardson spotlight
polished steel spotlight on stand
1930s machinists chair 1930s machinists chair

An Evertaut machinists chair, originally from the Footprint Tools factory in Sheffield, polished steel frame with solid elm seat and fibreboard back, 62cm seat height.
1930s surveyors tripod light 1930s surveyors tripod light

A 1930s oak and aged brass surveyors tripod converted to a standard lamp, fitted with a switched bulbholder and wired with period style braided flex, supplied with a calico covered drum shade. 172cm high inc. shade.
1930s factory machinists light 1930s factory machinists light
an unusual industrial light, steel and aluminium with bakelite shade and original switch. This light would have been mounted directly onto a machine or workbench. It has been mounted onto an old cast iron machine cog, re-wired with a period style flex.
vintage pine shop counter vintage pine shop counter

A nicely weathered pine shop counter with four drawers, tongue and groove panelling to sides and back. This has obviously been used as a workbench at some point in its life, the worn in top having a more industrial feel. 212cm wide x 61cm deep x 91cm high, internal height 66cm. Further images available. This item has now sold but we are able to make copies using reclaimed timber. 
steel factory trolley steel factory trolley

polished steel factory trolley, iron top, timber lower shelf, 120cm wide x 36cm deep x 91cm high.
1930s French steel lockers 1930s French steel lockers
double door lockers in heavy guage mild steel with embossed doors
1950s steel bookshelves 1950s steel bookshelves
Roneo steel bookshelves with sliding glass doors
1950s French lawyers cabinet 1950s French lawyers cabinet
ten compartment polished steel lawyers cabinet with drop down doors
1950s engineers light 1950s engineers light

A three arm adjustable engineers light on heavy steel base, original enamel shade, re-wired with period style flex, switched dull brass bulbholder, each arm 24cm long
1930s engineers light 1930s engineers light

A three arm engineers light, originally from a Sheffield tool factory, mounted on a heavy steel base, re-wired with cloth covered flex, dulled brass switched bulbholder, each arm 28cm, complete with brass makers badge.
19th Century workbench 19th Century workbench
a compact wooden workbench with a lovely patina, with an oak drawer and lower shelf. 95cm wide x 46cm deep x 74cm high.

1930s french leather club chair 1930s french leather club chair
A nicely weathered example of one of these increasingly rare chairs
19th C continental work table 19th C continental work table

A lovely rustic work table, the top is a single piece of oak, the frame is a pegged and wedged construction, 157cm wide x 43cm deep x 75cm high.
type 2 vintage steel twin pedetal desk type 2 vintage steel twin pedetal desk
sample of a finished steel desk
type 3 vintage steel twin pedetal desk type 3 vintage steel twin pedetal desk
sample of a finished steel desk
type 1 vintage steel twin pedetal desk type 1 vintage steel twin pedetal desk
sample of a finished steel desk
19th C chapel bench 19th C chapel bench

A nicely weathered but strong wooden chapel bench, 162cm wide x 23cm deep x 48cm high
1950s surgical light 1950s surgical light
A fantastic counterweight surgical light on tripod base, polished aluminium 3 light lamp head on counterbalance arm and height adjustable stem, toggle switch on lamp head. lam dia 40cm, height in pic 155cm, arm 143cm long. other images available on request.

1930s Evertaut machinists chair 1930s Evertaut machinists chair

high machinists chair from a Sheffield tool factory, composite back, original wooden seat.
1960s black Danish leather lounge chair 1960s black Danish leather lounge chair
A quality Danish leather lounge chair on hardwood legs, feather filled cushions, 83cm wide x 87cm deep x 75cm high

1970s Danish leather three seater sofa 1970s Danish leather three seater sofa
A 1970s mid tan Danish leather sofa, 210cm wide x 81cm deep x 70cm high 

1930s French textile cutting table 1930s French textile cutting table
A substantial plank top textile cutting table from a French factory. The base is formed by three polished iron uprights. The table flat packs for transport, 324cm long x 77cm deep x 76cm high. Other images available on request.

1930s continental carpenters workbench 1930s continental carpenters workbench
A typical example of a continental carpenters workbench. These workbenches have solid elm or oak tops, a tool tray and two vices. please call or e mail for current availability.
Edwardian printers drawers Edwardian printers drawers
a pine chest of drawers originally from a printworks, original tin pull handles.
1950s plan chest table 1950s plan chest table
A hardwood plan chest with recessed handles on wheels,

1930s Evertaut factory stools 1930s Evertaut factory stools
machinist stools by Evertaut, polished steel frames with inset ply seats, typical seat height 53cm.
1930s polished steel medical cabinet 1930s polished steel medical cabinet
A double door medical cabinet with glass to three sides.
type 4 polished steel twin pedestal desk type 4 polished steel twin pedestal desk
A typical example of a finished steel desk.

1930s window cleaners ladder 1930s window cleaners ladder
a classic window cleaners ladder with weathered original paintwork, finished with a waterproof semi mattvarnish 180cm high, 29cm wide at base

original Jielde light original Jielde light
original badged Jielde light, two arm, original switch, on heavy steel base.
1930s tall factory factory ladder 1930s tall factory factory ladder
a nicely weathered factory ladder 'TOOL STORES'  in black down each side, 246cm high x 40cm wide.

1930s console table 1930s console table
A 1930s wooden console table originally from the British Xylonite factory on the Essex/Suffolk border, 127cm wide x 37cm deep x 77cm high. 

1950s shoe factory work station 1950s shoe factory work station

A polished steel work station with thick ply top, small drop down storage compartment and cupboard, originally from the Startrite shoe factory in Norwich, 107cm wide x 51cm deep x 80cm high. Close up image available on request.
work table with pigeon hole storage work table with pigeon hole storage
steel framed table with inset timber top, polished steel pigeon holes above 168cm high x 61cm wide x 51cm deep, table height 77cm

1930s Singer chair 1930s Singer chair
Classic 'Eiffel Tower' based Singer machinist chair, polished cast iron base, height adjustable swivel stem, bent ply seat and back. Made by Simanco (Singer Manufacturing Co.)

 
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