In the 19th century, the expansion of towns, the demographic increase and the several technological advances are at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution of 1850, symbolised by the creation of the steam engine.

During the Industrial Revolution the designer doesn’t exist. They must produce more with less time and find out some new technologies.

The function dominate on the shape and all products are build in the aim of profitability and productivity.

The first example of design according some historians, would be the”Bistrot” chair from the Thonet Brothers (Austrian) 1859. It would have been the first item produce in series but designed to be functional and aesthetics.

Then in the US , the Ford T from Henry Ford, was built from 1908 in series (more than 15 millions items in 17 years). It proposes a unique model with different options at an affordable price, thanks to the manufacturing with the Taylorism management.

In 1932, the Anglepoise lightning was created by Georges Carwardine for Herbert Terry & Sons. Nowadays, we can still find some vintage Anglepoise lightning in offices and it is named as Architect Lightning!

Find some lovely Industrial Style Furniture at La boutique Vintage

Those Vintage French Lockers are really fantastics!

They are so useful in your home, you almost have to get one!

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 I love the idea of having a piece of Furniture at home, which was using for an Industry. Two unified opposite world… like the world should be!

This lovely Vintage Industrial Tallboy Pigeon Hole Cabinet is gorgeous. I wish I could keep it in my kitchen or even in my bedroom!

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Fantastic Vintage Aeronautics Industrial Aluminium Cabinet -Art Deco

Very Rare item

This is a stunning post war aluminium cabinet probably designed by PB Cow and Company and manufactured by Hunting Aviation Ltd.

It is completely stripped inside and outside. And also polished outside.

It is overall, in good condition for its age, of course it has signs of wear, little bumps but they are just adding more charm to it.

Dimensions:

Height: 126 cm

Depth: 41 cm

Width: 82 cm

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a very hard to find industrial/art deco piece that will add so much character to your space, so don’t miss it!

This is a large vintage racking system from an engineering works in North Yorkshire.

It holds 40 galvanised metal boxes.These are stored 2 deep;there is a lip at the back to stop them falling out.

 The boxes do stack very comfortably by themselves up to height of about 9 boxes before mild leaning starts.

Dimensions: It is 36″ height, and 53″ wide and 25″ deep.

A lot of storage for shoes, wellies or books at home or in a shop… with a real industrial look!

This one is sold and I never imagined that the person who bought it was going to use it… in his kitchen! What a wonderful idea! With a wood top, I’m sure it’s going to look gorgeous!

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Are you looking for a great piece of Industrial Furniture to add a Vintage Character to your interior?

I’ve got what you need!

I’m pleased to present you today this beautiful vintage/industrial drafting table manufactured in the 1950’s by the hydraulics expert Nike of Eskilstuna from Sweden. Nike is one of the leading companies when it comes to high pressure hydraulics.  They started in the late 1920’s in Sweden and have subsidiaries in England and the USA.

After

I’ve found this treasure in the heart of London. It was owned by a very friendly artist. See how it looked before its restoration, it’s amazing!

Before

It still has its original number stamp on the table: B208203, also its brand stamp with number 12397 on it, and its original number stamp on the base: B100292.

The base is made from cast iron and metal with an aluminum foot with a 360 degrees swivel function. The hydraulic foot pedal system is very smooth and silent. It was polished to give it a wonderful industrial appearance.

The table was refurbished and painted with some wood dye and then lacquered.

The angle of the table is fully adjustable from horizontal to almost vertical.

Dimensions: Base: 60 cm diameter – 1 feet and 11,62 inches

Top: 91 cm x 151 cm – 2 feet and 11,88 inches x 4 feet and 11,45 inches.

Height: 81 cm – 2 feet and 7,88 inches

It comes with a vintage Kuhlmann table machine arm and its original gutter to hold pencils, and there is still a clear paper roll.

Add an authentic vintage industrial look in your interior. It would be perfect used as a desk in your living room, bedroom or in an office even in a shop. It is a massive item, which can really impress everybody!

Have a look at our collection of Vintage Drafting Table.