Friday, June 13, 2014

Stunning MACHINE Age Industrial Floor FAN The VORNADO !!!

For sale here is a circa late 1940’s early 1950’s industrial Floor fan. It is the VORNADO model (amazing name!) manufactured in Toronto by the Alliance Motors Co. It features an amazing streamlined designed that clearly was modeled on the cowl of a Spitfire or other World War Two Propellor Fighter Plane front end. Adjustable heights from 5 ft to just under 7ft tall. Fan swivels and tilt to face any direction including straight up. Fan speed is adjustable and can get really strong if you crank it. This could also be converted to a fantastic lamp if you are so inclined. It is just such a stunning piece. This would make a fantastic partner to any Tanker Desk or just add a nice steampunk / Machine Age Industrial accent to any room. $465.00

NOW SOLD Circa 1950's Machine Age Design Industrial Floor Lamp

THIS IS NOW SOLD For sale here is a circa late 1940’s early 1950’s industrial Floor Lamp. Unsure of who the manufacturer was, but it does have a very early CSA Gas Lamp approval label. Sturdy Machine Age design it was clearly designed for the factory floor. It is currently wired in its original format of a fluorescent bulb, but could easily be converted to any configuration. It is in its original untouched state. Features a great patina and iconic industrial design features such as Barbell style flick switches, and a great saw-tooth adjuster at the neck. The neck Spins 360 degrees, and angles up and down. The head also features a great swivel mechanism. The measurements for the lamp is as follows, 24 inches wide, and 63 inches tall. This would make a fantastic partner to any Tanker Desk or just add a nice steampunk / Machine Age Industrial accent to any room. SOLD

THIS IS NOW SOLD 1940's Tanker Desk Chair. Aluminum Construction Great Machine Age Design

THIS IS NOW SOLD For sale here is a circa late 1940’s early 1950’s Tanker Style Desk chair. It was manufactured by the General Fireproofing Co. of Youngstown Ohio. They where a contemporary of the Steelcase company. Sturdy Machine Age design of Aluminum construction, featuring a sleek propellor style base that brings to mind the work of Norman Bel Geddes and Henry Dreyfuss. This one is all original, with fantastic Patina and original upholstery. The measurements for the chair is as follows, 17 ½ inches wide, 17 inches deep (measured off the wall), 33 inches high at the back and 19 ½ inches high at the seat. This would make a fantastic partner to any Tanker Desk or just add a nice steampunk / Machine Age Industrial accent to any room. $SOLD

NOW SOLD Pair of Teak Bar Stools Made by D-Scan Unique Look

THESE ARE NOW SOLD For sale here are a pair Vintage Teak Barstools. I am unsure of the designer but they do have d-Scan Label on the bottom of each. I am unfamiliar with this company, they sound Danish or Scandinavian. Very unique lines that give them a striking stance. Original finish and upholstery. The measurements for the chairs are as follows, 18 inches wide, 14inches deep (measured off the wall), 3ft high at the back and 27 inches high at the seat. The chairs are structurally sound, with great patina. The upholstery is original to the stools and free from holes or tears. They have been in storage so they could use a quick cleaning to freshen them up. The only flaw i can see is that a couple of the small wood caps that cover the screw heads on the side of the legs are missing. I believe that these can be found at most hardware stores, or you can just remove the remaining ones to keep a uniform look. I have taken this into account in the pricing. These are an exceptional bargain at this price. I am not much of a photographer so the pictures don't do the chairs justice. These would greatly compliment any Eames Era Mid Century modern living space, or add a unique retro accent to any contemporary room.

Monday, June 9, 2014

NOW SOLD 1950s HOT ROD Race Set with BOX Gotham PRESSED STEEL Wall Art

THIS IS NOW SOLD
Up for sale is this circa 1950’s Electric Hot Rod Race set. Manufactured by the Gotham Pressed Steel company of New York in the 1950s, this comes complete with the original box, three cars and instructions. It does not look to have been played with very often if at all. The set is an electric “shaker” type game that features an electric motor that vibrates the board moving the cars down the track towards the finish line. Graphically the box and game itself are fantastic, featuring great hot rod and automotive imagery. They would look great hung on the wall of any racing or hot rod enthusiasts home. The box measures 29 ½ inches by 16 inches by 3 inches. This is a rare find in any condition, but with the original box and complete with instructions and cars it is nearly unheard of. Don’t miss out.

NOW SOLD 1960's Oversize Table Lamp / Floor Lamp Mod Fat Lava Style

For sale here is a very unique FLOOR LAMP. NOW SOLD It has the appearance of a table lamp but it oversize and designed to be placed on the floor. It measures 5 foot 7 inches tall, with a shade diameter of 21 inches at its widest point. The base of the lamp is ceramic and features a nice textured textured tear drop surface. It has been painted white at some point in its past life, and I believe it may have originally been similar to the 60’s West German Fat Laval style lamps and pottery finish. The shade is a fibreglass string that provides a great look and throws off lots of light. This would greatly compliment any Eames Era Mid Century modern living space, or add a unique retro accent to any contemporary room. These oversize lamps are very rare you don’t get a chance to purchase one very often don’t miss out $NOW SOLD

THESE ARE NOW SOLD Four 1950’s WIRE CHAIRS in the Style of BERTOIA and WOODWARD

For sale here are 4 Vintage Wire Side Chairs. I am unsure of the designer but whomever it was, was clearly influenced by the iconic wire chairs of the 1950’s designed by Russell Woodward and Harry Bertoia for Knoll The chairs do have some spots of wear and surface rust. Some of the paint has completely worn away to the chrome wire. They are solid in construction with no breaks or weld repairs that I can see. I personally love the worn character look of these as is, but if that is not to your taste they would look stunning with a quick sand and re-paint in any color of your choice. If you don’t want to do the work take them to your local auto body paint shop and they would do it for you. The measurements for the chairs are as follows, 22 inches wide, 24 inches deep (measured off the wall), 31 inches high at the back and 18 inches high at the seat. I am not much of a photographer so the pictures don't do the chairs justice. These would greatly compliment any Eames Era Mid Century modern living space, or add a unique retro accent to any contemporary room. If you like the look of the Bertoia / Woodward chairs, but are looking for something unique and not as common as the two aforementioned designers works these are the set for you THESE ARE NOW SOLD.