Fantastic Vintage Aeronautics Industrial Aluminium Cabinet -Art Deco

Posted on July 2, 2012 by laboutiquevintagecouk

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!

Industrial Racking System with 40 galvanised boxes

Posted on June 28, 2012 by laboutiquevintagecouk

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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That’s it! Our vintage industrial architect drafting table is finished!

Posted on June 24, 2012 by laboutiquevintagecouk

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.

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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!

industrial vintage drafting table by Nike of Eskilstuna Sweden manufactured in 1950

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.

And this evening: RONEO !

Posted on May 8, 2012 by laboutiquevintagecouk

It began in England, in London more exactly in 1900! With the creation of the Company of the Neostyle.

But it’s in 1907 the Roneo Company is created. First the company distributes some duplicating machines. Then it began to make some wood furniture and later some metal ones.

The Roneo office desks are completely made according to the American methods and plans, by Parisian cabinetmakers who know how to give to their work a unique design, is the slogan at that time.

They don’t make only desks, at first “The Roneo Company” is making bookcases, files, tables, chairs and armchairs, study… everything, in oak, mahogany, walnut with bronze and marquetry.

After 20 years, the company settles down in “Les Lilas” (in the suburb of Paris), a model factory, gone nowadays. Gradually, the wood gives in to place to the metal and new references are added to the catalog: fixed seats and typist, files, desks, tables and cupboards, safes, lockers for offices and factories.

In 1958, the brand is The reference in all French administration, everybody provides himself there: Renault, EDF… It’s the euphoria. So, a new production unit settles down in Noyon, employing up to 4 000 persons.

It is in 1970 that, Yvette Dupuis, the entrepreneur’s daughter, sold the company to an English group: Vickers. Then, began a new adventure.

And in 2009, the French Company Majencia, at present leader in all desk furniture, takes the brand back.

You can find a lot of Roneo lockers made in Noyon, but those made in “Les Lilas” are rare. To recognize them, easy, it’s written, have a look at those pictures.

Let me tell you a few things about a brand that I particularly like: Strafor “Les Forges de Strasbourg”

Posted on May 6, 2012 by laboutiquevintagecouk

A little of their history:

The Forges of Strasbourg are the renowned pioneers of French metal desk furniture.

Established in 1919, The Forges of Strasbourg, are at the origin of the manufacturers of skeleton in metal, machine for industry…

It’s in 1926 that the company creates the brand “Strafor” (of the contraction of the name of the company) to market all the desk metallic furniture.

This Strafor furniture will be very fast synonymic of solidity and practicality. It is worked in corrugated iron by stamped what confers it a real solidity.

Stamped in the steel, the first signature appears under the name “Forges de Strasbourg”. Then, in the 20s, with the creation of the Strafor brand, it became an oval plate, obviously placed in the pediment of the furniture, wearing the mention “Strafor, Forges de Strasbourg”.

However, the company will know some economic difficulties in the 50s and will find a revival in 1974 by joining the group Steelcase (US group) through a joint venture.

In 1981, the birth of Steelcase Strafor is officialized (capital 50 % Strafor facom / 50 % Steelcase Inc).

But the year 1999 will mean the definitive end of the legend Strafor, the capital Steelcase Strafor was being bought back in 100 % by Steelcase Inc.

We will never see the Strafor style again, but thanks to recycling we should all be able to get one or more in our life!

Why I really do like them?

Well, they are very strong and very light at the same time, 3 times less heavy than their brothers (German and Scandinavian brands…) at that time! And they are so elegant, so aesthetic, all the locksmithery is in brass, the handles of cloakroom, the buttons of lids… It’s the power of the steel industry associated with the elegance of the French Touch !