Italian 1928 Train Bench 3rd Class
Located in Weesp, NL
Called Centoporte because of it's numerous doors at each side of the train. The Centoporte could do a maximum of 100 km/h had 78 seating places and was heated by steam.
Steel
Industrial Painted Steel Train Conductor Step Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, painted steel, train conductor's step stool that tapers at the top to 15.5 x 13.5 inches features it's all original work-worn patina.
Steel
Tall Industrial Train Station Switchboard Operator Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, industrial, railway train station, switchboard operator stool with maple seat and back on a painted steel, angle iron frame.
Steel
Industrial Angle Iron Train Station Switchboard Operator Stool
By Angle Steel Stool Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall, industrial train station switchboard operator stool was manufactured by the Angle Steel Stool Co. The maker's mark on the underside of the seat reveals that it was distrib...
Metal, Iron
Antique Trolley Car Bench Seat By Hale & Kilburn Co. - Pair
By Hale and Kilburn Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Hale & Kilburn were the "king" of train car seating! These unique benches are in very good original condition.
Metal
Rare 19th Century Train Seat
Located in Madrid, ES
Very rare antique train seat from Scandinavians train line, made in iron and wood.
Iron
Long Industrial Train Depot Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Long Industrial train depot bench with great rust patina.
New York Central Train Step Stool
By Morton Manufacturing Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
1940s steel step stool used by the New York Central System train line. Label: Made by Morton Manufacturing Co. Chicago.
Steel
Early 1900s French Pine Train Station Stool
Located in Burton, TX
Found in France, this Early 1900s French Pine Train Station Stool features a finger hold in the top for easy transport. The size of the piece lends it to be used as a stool or a sid...
Pine
Vintage Railroad Train Conductor Step Stool Original Blue
Located in Newtown, CT
Vintage railroad train conductor’s step. In original blue paint. It is 20" wide x 18" deep and 10.5" high. Paint loss and rust unsigned but look like a Morton.
Steel, Iron
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Gio Ponti rare Settebello Train armchair best italian design
By Giulio Minoletti, Gio Ponti, Officine Breda
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
In the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s, Italy made a difficult but quick recovery from the horror and destruction of World War II. The conflict had completely devastated a countr...
Metal
Deco First Class Passenger Train Car Club Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a fantastic Hershey brown leather club chair from a deco passenger train. I completely refurbished this chair with new rich brown Italian leather and re polished the aluminu...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 26.5 in
Art Deco Machine Age Tubular Aluminum Railroad Train Lounge Chair
Located in Denver, CO
Art Deco Machine Age tubular aluminum railroad lounge chair. Has been reupholstered.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two Armchairs by Gio Ponti and Giulio Minoletti for the Settebello Train
By Giulio Minoletti, Officine Breda, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
During the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s, Italy set on a difficult yet fast-paced recover from the horror and destruction of WW2. The conflict had completely devastated a count...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 44.49 in W 74.02 in D 34.26 in
Vintage circa 1950's British Railways Train Sofa Bench Seating Drop Down Arms
By British Railways
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1950’s reclaimed British Railways three seat sofa with drop down arms A very good looking and well made piece, if you grew up ...
Upholstery, Plywood
Victorian Train Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Victorian railway station bench. Extra-long beautiful oak with folding cast iron end supports inlaid circular brass numbered plates. Great seating for an entry way or reta...
Iron
Train Conductors Stool
Located in Surrey, BC
Heavy cast iron, rare find circa 1900 with original factory plate
Folding Train Station Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
8.6 foot folding train station bench by the Buffalo Hardware Co. Overall dimensions: 104" wide x 18" deep (22" with seat down) x 32 1/4" high Seat height: 17 1/4".
Iron
Walnut train bench from London
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut bench with cast iron frame. These benches were used in the center of a London train station. The back rest was designed to move back and forth for the coming and going trains....
Austrian Wood Train Station Bench
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extraordinary vintage Austrian train station bench. Two-sided, curved seat, and hand carved tapered legs. Iron reinforcements and gorgeous vintage wood.
Wood
Industrial Aluminum Train Conductors Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, aluminum, train conductor's stool features a perforated top and wonderful patina with the existing yellow paint. The top of the stool tapers to 15 inches square.
Aluminum
Painted Pine Train Station Bench
Located in Surrey, BC
Painted pine train station bench in original red surface paint. As found condition in a dry red patina. Turned legs and deter arm rest spindles add to the look
Pine
Train Station Waiting Bench, Circa 1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bench made of pine wood in the 1940s. This bench was found at a train station in Debrecen, Hungary.
Pine
Vintage New York Train Station Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upstate New York early 20th century wooden slat back bench. Very comfortable for waiting for a train! Modern, clean craftsman design, refinished in matte black. Striking.
Chestnut
Early 20th Century Folding Train Seats
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century folding train seats - Price is per pair - Wrought iron frames - Slated wooden seats - Flip up - French, 1910 - Measures: 49cm deep x 98cm wide x 86cm tall ...
Steel
Industrial Aluminum Train Station Step Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, light weight, aluminum, train station, step stools in varying degrees of work worn patina. The stool's footprint is 20" square and the top tapers to 15" square. The 2 sto...
Aluminum
French 20th Century Train Station Benches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French train station waiting benches from the 1920's are made of fruit wood and upholstered in blue vinyl, great condition. Seat height is 19" * $1,500.00 is price for both benches ...
Vintage New York Central Train Step
Located in Essex, MA
MANUFACTURED BY MORTON ,CHICAGO.ALUMINUM PERFORATED TREAD,TAPERED FRAME WITH CUTOUTS.RUBBER FEET.EMBOSSED "N.Y.C.SYSTEM.
Sheet Metal, Aluminum
Helen Chadwick Train of Thought, Hixter Bankside
By Helen Chadwick
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Helen Chadwick Train of Thought – Hixter Bankside Helen Chadwick – Train of Thought – Hixter Bankside. This artwork was installed by Mark Hix at his eponymous London restaurant Hi...
Wood
Early 20th Century American Train Station Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great looking slatted oak bench from a Chicago trainstation. Great patina. A great piece of American history!
Oak
Original Vintage, American made Train Station Step Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Original Vintage, American made Train Station Step Stool. Stamped "Rio Grand" underneath. Top measures 14 1/2" x 9 1/2" (Similar Available.)
Metal
Industrial Maple and Galvanized Steel Train Step Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, train conductor, step stool features an ebonized maple base with galvanized steel edges and rubber grip top that is 12 x 8 inches.
Steel
Train Station Bench in Painted Wood from Portugal
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific slatted bench in painted wood originating from a train station in Portugal. A wonderful piece for a long gallery hallway, porch or loggia.
Wood
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