metroretro offers a range of furniture and lighting consisting of post war design http://www.metroretro.co.uk lightly polished tubular steel frames chairs with original bent ply seats and backs seat height 35cm http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_childrens_tubular_steel_and_ply_chairs/11510/ wooden benches with stripped tubular steel legs 182cm wide x 28cm deep x 51cm high three available http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_school_benches/11447/ fold up theatre seats unusual single seat version decorative cast iron uprights oak seat back and arms leatherette upholstery very limited quantity available 54cm wide x 49cm deep open 80cm high seat height 41cm http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_theatre_seats/11367/ blonde bentwood and ply stacking chairs adult seat height limited quantity available 44cm wide x 78cm high x 49cm deep seat height 44cm http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_bentwood_and_ply_stacking_chairs/11459/ angled steel frames with composite backs and wooden seats currently 5 available there is a lead time of 3 weeks from date of order on these chairs seat heights 4050cm a small batch of tubular steel factory stools has also just come in http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_machinists_chairs/11477/ polished steel chair on wheels adjustable back ply seat and backrest fixed seat height at 67cm base 53cm x 53cm http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1960s_continental_draftsmans_chair/11500/ early 1960s mid tan leather nicely aged chair on rosewood legs 80cm wide x 80cm deep x 76cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1960s_danish_leather_lounge_chair_on_rosewood_legs/11408/ three seater black leather sofa with feather filled cushions 210cm wide x 80cm deep x 70cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_danish_black_leather_sofa/11460/ mid brown leather low back chair on square hardwood legs 74cm high x 69cm wide x 76cm deep http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_danish_borg_mogensen_style_leather_chair/11425/ chocolate brown leather wing back chair 101cm high x 74cm wide x 80cm deep http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_danish_leather_lounge_chair/11414/ chocolate brown leather two seater sofa on rosewood legs 161cm wide x 84cm deep x 70cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_danish_leather_sofa/11463/ chocolate brown leather swivel chair with button back cushions on star base http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_danish_leather_swivel_chair/11467/ a chocolate brown leather swivel chair on stainless steel base http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_danish_leather_swivel_chair/11284/ a mid tan leather swivel chair with button back cushions on stainless steel base http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_danish_leather_swivel_chair/11451/ tan leather swivel chair with buttoned cushions on star base 78cm wide x 90cm deep x 92cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_tan_leather_danish_swivel_chair/11413/ steel frame bar stools with reclaimed timber seats timber can be stained to customers specifications 35cm x 35cm x 74cm high This is our own range available on a four week delivery time http://www.metroretro.co.uk/horace_stools/94/ tubuar steel swivel stool with ply seat height adjustable 48cm x 70cm base 42cm x 42cm seat 34cm dia http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_machinists_stool/11501/ A very unusual kids desk aluminium body with wooden top 44cm wide x 39cm deep x 50cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_aluminium_childs_desk/11512/ two tier stand on tubular legs originally from an engineering works in Birmingham 95cm high x 46cm wide x 41cm deep Matching pair available a three tier stand will also soon be available http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_cast_iron_factory_component_stand/11392/ a compact twin pedestal desks with slim drawers aluminium handles121cm wide x 60cm deep x 73cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_continental_twin_pedestal_typists_desk/11387/ Lamstak school desks bentwood legs ply desk body with beech lid four available 59cm wide x 47cm deep x 76cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_school_desks/11430/ polished tubular steel frame wooden desk body with original porcelain inkwell 53cm wide x 44cm deep x 66cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1960s_childs_desk/11514/ tubular steel frame in original cream finish wooden desk body with inkwell hole 53cm wide x 44cm deep x 66cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1960s_childs_desk/11513/ a compact wooden workbench with a lovely patina with an oak drawer and lower shelf 95cm wide x 46cm deep x 74cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/19th_century_workbench/11456/ available to orderhandmade mild steel framed table with reclaimed 2 timber plank top available in 150cm 400 200cm 440 250cm 495 and 300cm 550 lengths with a standard depth of 75cm and height of 75cm other sizes can be specified timber colour shown Indian Rosewood http://www.metroretro.co.uk/horace_steel_framed_table/83/ these desks dating from the 1930s1960s are typically 120cm x 76cm and usually dismantle for transport Please email for current availability http://www.metroretro.co.uk/single_pedestal_polished_steel_desks/11347/ available to order steel frame with reclaimed timber plank top size shown 100cm x 50cm x 40cm high Other sizes available http://www.metroretro.co.uk/steel_and_timber_low_table/95/ available to order ideal for bars and restaurants trade prices available on multiple orders please call or e mail for a quote also available at poseur table height mild steel framed dining table with reclaimed timber plank top Size shown 75cm x 75cm x 75cm high Other sizes available http://www.metroretro.co.uk/steel_and_timber_square_dining_table/96/ these desks dating from the 1930s1960s can usually be dismantled typical size 152cm x 76cm please e mail for current availability http://www.metroretro.co.uk/twin_pedestal_polished_steel_desks/11402/ compact desks ideal for laptops typically with 5 A4 size drawers average dimensions 96cm wide x 50cm deep x 73cm highPlease e mail for current availability http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_continental_typists_desks/11406/ angled steel frame with plank infill detachable cast iron legs on cast wheels 122cm wide x 65cm deep x 375cm high detail images available on request http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_flat_bed_trolley_tables/11236/ pebble tables for all showrooms sleeper tables for reception areas http://www.metroretro.co.uk/ben_sherman_hq/11217/ these table tops are feature reclaimed flooring with a 10mm wooden edging examples shown 700mm square in natural colour matt lacquered http://www.metroretro.co.uk/bespoke_table_tops/11464/ dining furniture pendant lighting lounge seating http://www.metroretro.co.uk/brb_sheffield/11242/ BRB The Cow Cambridge Furniture and lighting http://www.metroretro.co.uk/brb_the_cow/102/ vintage French wardrobe adapted and remodelled as an open backed display unit http://www.metroretro.co.uk/brown_thomas_department_store_dublin/11401/ 19th Century French woodworkers bench http://www.metroretro.co.uk/diesel_denim_gallery_selfridges/11216/ 1930s cast iron factory workbench uprights for display table http://www.metroretro.co.uk/dunhill_store_hong_kong/11317/ We have recently supplied a quantity of vintage furniture for retail display use at this new development for Kickers at the Metrocentre in Gateshead http://www.metroretro.co.uk/kickers_retail_store/11365/ bespoke counter with matching shelving steel with reclaimed timber reclaimed bread rack and pendant lighting http://www.metroretro.co.uk/leau_a_la_bouche_delicatessen_london/11383/ dining and lounge furniture http://www.metroretro.co.uk/marquess_of_exeter_hotel_rutland/11400/ we can supply quantities of reclaimed dining chairs dating from the 1930s 1960s we can arrange to have seat pads recovered to your specification chairs are strengthened as neccessary http://www.metroretro.co.uk/reclaimed_dining_chairs/11326/ We are now able to offer table bases to accompany the popular reclaimed timber table tops These bases are cast iron with a mild steel stem stripped lightly polished and lacquered The table shown is 700mm x 700mm x 760mm high Larger versions are also available using two of the pedestal bases http://www.metroretro.co.uk/reclaimed_timber_and_cast_iron_pedestal_base_table/11518/ 40mm box section legs with angle steel top reclaimed plank top nylon tube inserts with low profile adjustable feet typical dimensions 600mm x 600mm x 1100 high the table frames are avaiable in self colour mild steel as shown lacquered or in paint finish http://www.metroretro.co.uk/steel_framed_poseur_table/11316/ supply of 4 metre tables and benches pendant lighting http://www.metroretro.co.uk/stone_bar_nottingham/11241/ Horace tables church chairs galvanised top table http://www.metroretro.co.uk/tea_tipple_corbridge_northumberland/11455/ table tops incorporating reclaimed floorboards reclaimed dining chairs sofas etc http://www.metroretro.co.uk/the_prince_regent_gloucester_rd_kensington/11429/ We supplied various vintage and reclaimed tables for this new gastro in SW2 http://www.metroretro.co.uk/the_queens_arms_pimlico/11488/ We have supplied bespoke reclaimed table tops and railway sleeper low tables along with various Mid Century Scandinavian soft seating for this new bar on the ground floor of Foster and Partners stunning building perhaps better known as The Gherkin http://www.metroretro.co.uk/the_sterling_swiss_re_building_london_ec3/11364/ bar stools for the new restaurant at Shakespeares Globe Bankside London http://www.metroretro.co.uk/the_swan_at_the_globe/115/ 6 drawer oak plan chest in two sections lovely patina solid oak fronted drawers with oak handles and brass label holders oak veneer cabinet 116cm wide x 92cm deep x 86cm high other types of plan chest also available call for details http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_oak_plan_chest/11469/ polished steel box curved sides lift up lid hand holes for carrying 56cm wide x 28cm deep x 44cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_polished_steel_box/11511/ we have just secured a small quantity of these trolleys from a shoe factory in the Midlands Polished steel frame with four pine racks 72cm wide x 39cm deep x 136cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_shoe_factory_trolleys/11396/ individual drawer units can be bolted together vertically and horizontally each 18cm wide x 24cm high x 47cm deep will fit CDs and DVDs LAST FEW LEFT http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_steel_card_index_drawers/11381/ An unusual locker with open storage consisting of two shelves one high shelf for hats and a low shelf for shoes and a hanging rail The locker doors have their originsl black bakelite handles 210cm high x 83cm wide x 48cm deep polished steel dismantles for transport http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_continental_locker_with_open_storage/11478/ steel work in progress shoe factory trolley still in original colour with chalkboard http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_shoe_factory_trolley/11334/ three tier trolleys available in either weathered original paint finish or stripped and polished 46cm wide x 30cm deep x 84cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_shoe_factory_trolleys/11385/ Reclaimed wooden pigeon hole storage Pine with plywood back This example has 20 sections with chalkboard fronts for labelling dismantles to two sections 153cm wide x 29cm deep x approx 160cm high Also available with plain wooden fronts http://www.metroretro.co.uk/20_section_pigeon_holes/11486/ stripped satin finish steel filing cabinets Occasionally available with brass fittings 20 supplementstandard dimensions 425cm wide x 62cm deep x 132cm high these cabinets date from the 1940s1960s and are are polished to a satin finish giving a brushed stainless steel effect Please note These cabinets are in high demand and there is usually a waiting list The lead time from date of order is 45 weeks http://www.metroretro.co.uk/4_drawer_steel_filing_cabinets/56/ polished angle steel framed trolley with five slatted pine racks 122cm wide x 35cm deep x 126cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/five_rack_shoe_factory_trolley/11420/ oak champagne bottle racks finished with a clear waterproof matt lacquer 151cm x 72cm four available http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_french_champagne_bottle_racks/11506/ a quantity of these six rack trolleys are available cleared from one of the Northampton shoe factories polished angle iron frames pine sided racks with ply bottoms 122cm wide x 36cm deep x 132cm high other images are available on request http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_shoe_factory_trolleys/11507/ we have a quantity of these ten section pigeon holes available They can be supplied as seen on joined together to form 20 section units The fronts can also be adjusted to give various heights ie thin for use as bookshelves or thicker for storing toys products etc These front timbers can also be supplied painted with blackboard paint so that each section can be labelled More examples of these options will be on the site in the new year commercial enquiries welcome Each set of ten as pictured 153cm wide x 81cm high x 29cm deep each section 285cm wide x 285cm deep x 34cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_wooden_pigeon_holes/11454/ Vintage wooden pigeon hole type storage units available with sloping chalkboard tops with book ledge The fronts are also finished with chalkboard ideal for kids storage or product display We have a quantity available to order other varieties available also featured on this page 153cm wide x 30cm deep x 93cm high at back dropping to 81cm high at front http://www.metroretro.co.uk/wooden_pigeon_holes_with_sloped_chalkboard_tops/11517/ polished steel machinists light on concrete base rewired toggle switch on shade each arm 40cm pair available http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_french_machinists_light/11508/ rare multi light chandelier from Belgium 74cm dia x 96cm drop longest light for use with ses type screw fit bulbs http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_ten_light_chrome_chandelier/11440/ white spun aluminium pendant light with rise and fall mechanism takes single screw fit bulb 46cm dia shade http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1970s_rise_and_fall_danish_pendant_light/11481/ carved oak framed french mirror with original mercury glass nicely distressed 117cm high x 76cm wide http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_french_mirror/11412/ A very cute set of library steps in weathered pine 50cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_library_steps/11516/ weathered pine ladder finished with a clear waterproof matt lacquer 129cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_pine_ladder/11505/ nicely weathered pine ladder finished with a clear waterproof matt lacquer 173cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_pine_steps/11504/ cast iron numbered coat hooks on pine back boards 55cm wide x 13cm projection http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_school_coat_racks/11515/ sycamore shoe lasts from one of the Northampton factories sizes from 713 fitted with a mini crocodile clip on wire rope http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_shoe_last_photo_holder/11329/ sturdy pine steps nicely weathered original ropes in good condition http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_swing_back_ladder/11509/ large pitch pine steps nicely weathered finished with a clear matt waterproof lacquer 195cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_warehouse_ladder/11503/ sycamore shoe lasts from one of the Northampton shoe factories sizes from 5 to 13 some pairs available wholesale enquiries welcome http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_wooden_shoe_lasts/11472/ mottled brown bakelite case clock fitted with a quartz battery movement retaining the original hands face 295cm dia http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_smiths_clock/11485/ photo holders made from 19th Century cast iron cobblers lasts polished and lacquered http://www.metroretro.co.uk/19th_c_cast_iron_shoe_last_photo_holders/11419/ Copy of an 18th Century original satin black decorative frame 90cm x 72cm http://www.metroretro.co.uk/small_alice_mirror/11444/ we have a selection of tall French elm ladders between 25 and 4 metres tall Please e mail or call for current availability http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_french_ladders/11483/ a selection of vintage pine and elm ladders is usually available each is finished with a matt lacquer making them usable in bathrooms as towel rails various heights please e mail for details http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_ladders/11487/ Paper backed onto linen mounted on mdf A five destination board http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_routemaster_bus_blind/11417/ Paper backed onto linen mounted on MDF a seven destination board http://www.metroretro.co.uk/vintage_routemaster_bus_blind/11484/ 28 drawer oak drapers cabinet glass fronted drawers with original brass handles 202cm wide x 107cm high x 50cm deep http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1920s_oak_drapers_cabinet/11475/ 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 rewired with a period style flex http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_factory_machinists_light/11482/ steel and oak childs desk We will have a range of vintage childrens furniture at the new KidsModern show in Dulwich in Feb 08 details coming soon http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_folding_childs_desk/11493/ cast iron adjustable stool with wooden seat http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1930s_singer_factory_stool/11489/ polished steel French industrial light by Jielde http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_french_jielde_light/11494/ ten compartment polished steel lawyers cabinet with drop down doors http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_french_lawyers_cabinet/11497/ polished steel spotlight on stand http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_mole_richardson_spotlight/11495/ compact single pedestal continental desk http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_polished_steel_typists_desk/11492/ Roneo steel bookshelves with sliding glass doors http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1950s_steel_bookshelves/11490/ Early 1960s bent ply wall unit and shelves on adjustable uprights the wall unit consists of a sliding door cupboard with three drawers and two open storage compartments there are also three shelves each element is height adjustable bent ply with a teak veneer cupboard 78cm wide x 30cm deep shelves 19cm deep uprights 158cm high http://www.metroretro.co.uk/1960s_danish_wall_unit/11293/ pine food cupboard in a distressed off white paint finish http://www.metroretro.co.uk/19th_century_food_cupboard/11498/ pine and elm workbench with leg brace vice http://www.metroretro.co.uk/19th_century_french_carpenters_workbench/11491/ ladderax wall units by Staples Furniture http://www.metroretro.co.uk/ladderax/11499/ ex RAF spotlight on oak and aluminium stand http://www.metroretro.co.uk/polished_aluminium_spotlight_on_tripod_stand/11496/