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Vintage Dolly Tubs

Vintage "Dolly Tub" Rival Side Table - Polished stone top - Circa 1930
Vintage "Dolly Tub" Rival Side Table - Polished stone top - Circa 1930

Vintage "Dolly Tub" Rival Side Table - Polished stone top - Circa 1930

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage "Dolly Tub" Rival Side Table - Polished stone top - Circa 1930 Dolly tub history picture from Peter Halton.

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20th Century English Industrial Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Stone, Zinc

1940's Original Belgian Washing Dolly Tubs - Planters - Pair
1940's Original Belgian Washing Dolly Tubs - Planters - Pair

1940's Original Belgian Washing Dolly Tubs - Planters - Pair

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Original Belgian Washing Dolly Tubs – Planters- Pair. English ribbed dolly tubs have always been popular as planters but we have always preferred the simpler design of the Bel...

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1940s Belgian Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Sheet Metal

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Zinc Dolly Tub Planter
Zinc Dolly Tub Planter

Zinc Dolly Tub Planter

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H 20.5 in Dm 21 in

Zinc Dolly Tub Planter

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

20th C zinc dolly tub planter with gorgeous flaky green paint.

Category

20th Century English Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Metal

Wool Dolly Tubs
Wool Dolly Tubs

Wool Dolly Tubs

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H 21 in Dm 17 in

Wool Dolly Tubs

Located in New York, NY

Wool dolly tubs originally used to wash wool in. They can be used in quite a few different ways.

Category

1950s English Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Zinc

Galvanized Vintage Dolly Tub Barrel Side Table
Galvanized Vintage Dolly Tub Barrel Side Table

Galvanized Vintage Dolly Tub Barrel Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Dolly Tubs were used to wash clothes in an inexpensive way.

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1950s English Other Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Limestone

Galvanized Vintage Dolly Tub Side Table
Galvanized Vintage Dolly Tub Side Table

Galvanized Vintage Dolly Tub Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Retro style of vintage galvanized dolly tubs as side tables. Custom solid thick limestone top added.

Category

1950s English Industrial Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Limestone

1940's Original Belgian Washing Dolly Tubs, Planters
1940's Original Belgian Washing Dolly Tubs, Planters

1940's Original Belgian Washing Dolly Tubs, Planters

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H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in

1940's Original Belgian Washing Dolly Tubs, Planters

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Original Belgian washing dolly tubs – planters 1940’s Original Belgian washing dolly tubs – planters.

Category

1940s Belgian Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Metal

Zinc Dolly Tub Planter
Zinc Dolly Tub Planter

Zinc Dolly Tub Planter

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H 20.5 in Dm 19 in

Zinc Dolly Tub Planter

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 20th century Zinc planter with gorgeous flaky green paint.

Category

20th Century English Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Metal

Zinc Garden Pot or Dolly Tub Planter from France (Height 21 1/2 x Diameter 21)
Zinc Garden Pot or Dolly Tub Planter from France (Height 21 1/2 x Diameter 21)

Zinc Garden Pot or Dolly Tub Planter from France (Height 21 1/2 x Diameter 21)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large-sized (Height 21 1/2 in x Diameter 21 in) French garden pot or dolly tub planter of zinc, featuring a ribbed design to the circumference, with rolled edge top and base.

Category

20th Century French Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Zinc Garden Pot or Dolly Tub Planter from France (Height 18 3/4 x Diameter 16)
Zinc Garden Pot or Dolly Tub Planter from France (Height 18 3/4 x Diameter 16)

Zinc Garden Pot or Dolly Tub Planter from France (Height 18 3/4 x Diameter 16)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine medium-sized (Height 18 3/4 in x Diameter 16 1/2 in) French garden pot or dolly tub planter of zinc, featuring a ribbed design to the circumference, with rolled edge top and b...

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20th Century French Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Galvanized Dolly Tub Garden Planter
Galvanized Dolly Tub Garden Planter

Galvanized Dolly Tub Garden Planter

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H 19.69 in Dm 16.15 in

Galvanized Dolly Tub Garden Planter

Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs

Good, solid dolly tub with nice age and patina. The perfect planter for olive trees or box.

Category

20th Century English Vintage Dolly Tubs

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Pair of Vintage Metal Pots, Belgium, circa 1890

Pair of Vintage Metal Pots, Belgium, circa 1890

Located in Napa, CA

Pair of vintage metal pots, Belgium, circa 1890. Sold individually.

Category

1890s Belgian Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Willy Guhl Eternite, Mid-20th Century Planters
Pair of Willy Guhl Eternite, Mid-20th Century Planters

Pair of Willy Guhl Eternite, Mid-20th Century Planters

$2,250 / set

H 20 in W 28.25 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Willy Guhl Eternite, Mid-20th Century Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of eternite planters attributed to Willy Guhl, mid-20th century. This pair of rectangular-shaped planters are a nearly perfect pair, only noticeable difference being that one ...

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20th Century Swiss Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Cement

Large Pair of Mediterranean Terracotta Storage Vessels
Large Pair of Mediterranean Terracotta Storage Vessels

Large Pair of Mediterranean Terracotta Storage Vessels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large pair of weathered Mediterranean terracotta storage vessels with an exceptional timeworn surface and softly rounded barrel-form silhouette. Featuring traces of layered pale oliv...

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Early 20th Century Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Terracotta

Early Pair Of Biot Jars From France, Circa 1940
Early Pair Of Biot Jars From France, Circa 1940

Early Pair Of Biot Jars From France, Circa 1940

$9,500 / set

H 38 in W 19 in D 19 in

Early Pair Of Biot Jars From France, Circa 1940

Located in Nashville, TN

Early Pair Of Biot Jars From France, Circa 1920. Nice large pair with great original patina and use.

Category

1940s European Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Modern Side Table, Iron & Ceramic, Roger Capron Style
Mid-Century Modern Side Table, Iron & Ceramic, Roger Capron Style

Mid-Century Modern Side Table, Iron & Ceramic, Roger Capron Style

By Roger Capron

Located in London, GB

French small iron and ceramic tiled topped side table. Wear conducive to age. Small bend to one leg but does not affect the stability of the table. Great character and look.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Planters
Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Planters

Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Planters

$3,800

H 12 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in

Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Bozeman, MT

Good pair of Willy Guhl square concrete planters for Eternit. Ca 1960s Switzerland.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Concrete

Solid Stone Side Table / Pedestal from Java, Indonesia
Solid Stone Side Table / Pedestal from Java, Indonesia

Solid Stone Side Table / Pedestal from Java, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A incredibly heavy and solid rounded stone block. This lovely sculptural object was crafted from a solid stone slab. A raw and organic object with beautiful textures. Sourced from a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Stone

Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters by Eternit, Vintage Swiss Design, 1950s
Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters by Eternit, Vintage Swiss Design, 1950s

Willy Guhl Cauldron Planters by Eternit, Vintage Swiss Design, 1950s

By Willy Guhl, Eternit

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of vintage Willy Guhl Cauldron-shaped planters elevated of short three legs and two lateral handles, in good condition. Each of the Swiss Eternit garden planters are created i...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Cement

Antique French 1920s Faux-Bois Stone Round Side Table on Custom-Made Iron Base
Antique French 1920s Faux-Bois Stone Round Side Table on Custom-Made Iron Base

Antique French 1920s Faux-Bois Stone Round Side Table on Custom-Made Iron Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large French faux-bois stone side table from the early 20th century mounted on a custom iron base. This French side table features a round light-colored faux-bois top, sitting abov...

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Stone, Iron

Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's
Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's

Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's

$1,509

H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Italian Travertine Side Table or Pedestal, 1980's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice Italian pedestal or side table, handcrafted out of travertine. It is fabricated in the early 80's.   

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Grape Buckets
Vintage Grape Buckets

Vintage Grape Buckets

$150 / item

H 10 in Dm 14 in

Vintage Grape Buckets

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage grape buckets with metal handles, some have a wooden grip. Various colors available. (Each sold separately).

Category

1930s Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Wood and Galvanized Iron Planters
Pair of French Wood and Galvanized Iron Planters

Pair of French Wood and Galvanized Iron Planters

$4,662 / set

H 36.23 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in

Pair of French Wood and Galvanized Iron Planters

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant pair of antique French-style planters, crafted from solid wood with an iron framework and galvanized sheet metal liners. Their design—featuring clean lines and balanced pr...

Category

2010s French Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Iron, Metallic Thread

Mid-20th Century hand carved stone side table
Mid-20th Century hand carved stone side table

Mid-20th Century hand carved stone side table

$972Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mid-20th Century hand carved stone side table

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century hand carved stone side table Made from a stone material this side table is hand etched with a highly decorative floral detail. Size: H 24” x W 21” x D 21” Origi...

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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Stone

Vintage Patinated Faux Bois Concrete Table
Vintage Patinated Faux Bois Concrete Table

Vintage Patinated Faux Bois Concrete Table

$3,850

H 28.5 in W 35 in D 35 in

Vintage Patinated Faux Bois Concrete Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embodying the timeless charm of French garden design, this vintage faux bois concrete table is a masterful marriage of organic form and industrial durability. Hand-sculpted to resemb...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Pair of “pot” planters in fiber cement. 1950s
Willy Guhl Pair of “pot” planters in fiber cement. 1950s

Willy Guhl Pair of “pot” planters in fiber cement. 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Willy Guhl Pair of fiber cement planters, pot-shaped with a tripod base. Produced in the 1950s by Eternit. Beautiful patina from use. Dimensions: H 47 x W 53 x D 43 cm Reference: LS6...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Dolly Tubs

Materials

Cement

Vintage Bleached Elmwood Square Side Table with Stone Tile Inset Top
Vintage Bleached Elmwood Square Side Table with Stone Tile Inset Top

Vintage Bleached Elmwood Square Side Table with Stone Tile Inset Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage bleached elm wood square shaped side table from the mid 20th century, with inset stone tile top and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the midcentury period, ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Dolly Tubs

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Stone

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