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Style: Industrial
Period: Mid-20th Century
Set of '6' Vintage School Bus Yellow Authentic Tolix Stacking Chairs Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic Tolix indoor or outdoor dining chairs in their unrestored condition. Judging by the paint I would think that these Tolix steel stacking chairs spent the majority of their t...
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French Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Vintage Door Industrial Steel Door, Midcentury, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury French steel door industrial style Authentic door of the jail of Mont de Marsan (South of Bordeaux): door of the visitors room Perfect for incorporating in design and buil...
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European Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cinema Projection Reels or Spools
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of nine cinema projection spools made from pressed steel. One marked ‘Kershaw England’. Dating from the 1950s, they have an even surface rust finish throughout, making for stylish vintage decor...
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English Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Super Cool Industrial Vintage Metal Folding Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super cool collector's metal industrial style chairs by Samson (labels on the back) in a fetching light yellow with naturally distressed arms. Vestiges of green paint and rust add t...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Set of '6' Vintage Yellow Tolix Stacking Dining Chairs for Indoors or Outdoor
Located in Chicago, IL
French vintage “real” Tolix steel stacking chairs. Tolix chairs are just as comfortable outdoors as they are indoors and the fact that you can stack the Tolix chairs (12) high, makes them ideal for extra seating for those special occasions. Tolix chairs have become an iconic design and have been in style for nearly 100-years. Just watch HGTV or the Magnolia channel and you’ll be shocked how often they are used. The basic design of the Tolix chair originated in the late 1920’s by Xavier Pauchard, and are famous for their strength, stability, and lightness. Currently, we have over (1700) Tolix chairs, stools and small dining tables in stock and all we be listed on 1stdibs in the coming weeks. Note: There are additional matching Tolix yellow...
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French Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

1960's Industrial Design Green Perforated Metal Plant Stand
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Industrial Design Green Lacquered Perforated Metal Plant Stand. Made in France, 1960's / 70's period. Green lacquered perforated steel sheets and metal wire constructed plant stand w...
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French Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Vintage Orange 3 1/2 Inch Iron Vice by Dunlap
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Made Solid Steel Dunlap Vice. For the guy or girl who has it all, this vintage one-of-a-kind freshly powder-coated bright orange vice would make the perfect gift. This eye-...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Iron Garden Bench 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1930s. With a heavy iron base and pine seating. Very nice vintage condition. Seat height: 43 cm.
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Hungarian Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Iron Garden Bench 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Garden bench from the 1930s. With a heavy iron base and pine seating. Very nice vintage condition. Seat height: 43 cm.
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Hungarian Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

1930s Nickel Two-Arm Coat or Towel Hook
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s nickel two-arm coat or towel hook. Newly professionally polished to a high shine. Mounting hardware is not included.
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Nickel

Lifesize Garden Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg
By Jon Westberg
Located in Redding, CT
Lifesize Sculpture of a Woman by artist Jon Westberg. This stunnning Industrial sculpture of a woman with umbrella is entitled "Silent Rain". Steam punk in style the figures body p...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum, Metal, Steel

Mid century galvanised tin bath
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century galvanised tin bath circa 1940. Good quality Scandinavian tin bath which would also function well as a garden planter or installation.  Made from galvanised tin to preve...
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Swedish Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Tin

1950's Slingsby Railway Platform Trolley
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950's Slingsby Railway Platform Trolley A good working piece, the barrow is very sound, it is made in Oak and Iron, it has solid wheels and the iron base platform can be extended ...
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Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Vintage Industrial Articulated Man Statue
Located in west palm beach, FL
Awesome vintage articulated man. A chic industrial look with rusty patches. Tall and impressive. Acquired from a Miami estate.
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Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Gilt Copper Globe Form Architectural Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Globe form made in two parts, with a hollow stem for attachment on the base. Worn gilt, patches of green patina overall, separation around the center seam, ding, all as expected wi...
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Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper

Vintage pulley Yugoslavia 1970s Industrial Home Decor
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Add a touch of vintage industrial charm to your space with this fantastic vintage pulley from Yugoslavia, dating back to the 1970s. This piece of industrial history is perfect for th...
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Slovenian Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage pulley Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Add a touch of vintage industrial charm to your space with this fantastic vintage pulley from Yugoslavia, dating back to the 1970s. This piece of industrial history is perfect for th...
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Slovenian Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Steel

Unusual Heavy Iron Fire Guard This is an unusual Fireguard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual Heavy Iron Fire Guard This is an unusual Fireguard, the guard is made in Iron, both the frame and the mesh, it has a shaped front to enclosed the fire The guard is in good ...
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Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Mid 20thc Cast Iron Smiling Dachshund Boot Scraper #2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron dachshund dog boot scraper in black paint. Two available, this one has a straight tail as opposed to the other with a circle tai...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Helicoid Staircase Model M400 by Roger Tallon, France 1964
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary Helicoid model M400 staircase by French designer Roger Tallon, 1964. Tallon originally designed this piece for Gallery Lacloche Edition in Paris and it has since become a piece of design history. This iconic staircase features a steel central pole, on which twelve polished cast aluminum paddle shaped steps are affixed in a spiral. The bottom landing step is slightly larger. Each step has a textured circular black rubber inlay and the staircase sits on a landing pad. This piece was designed to be modular; additional steps can be added or removed, allowing it to be easily adjusted for a range of spaces. Our staircase has 12 steps...
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French Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Mid 20thc Cast Iron Smiling Daschound Boot Scraper
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron dachshund boot scraper in black paint. Heavy, 35 lbs and stout. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parc...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Each multifaceted planter ca...
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Swiss Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Diabolo planter 50s
Located in PARIS, FR
Diabolo planter produced in the 50s. Its structure is made entirely of fibre cement. In good condition, with a few signs of wear from time and use.
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Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Antique Industrial Modern Vintage Factory Hand Truck Oak Wood and Iron Metal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial Modern Vintage Factory Hand Truck with Oak Wood and Iron Metal Frame. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Upright: 51" H x 22" W x 27" D Flat: 15" H x ...
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Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

1930s Corrugated Fire Resistant Clear Chicken Wire Glass
Located in New York, NY
Priced per square foot. Reclaimed from old warehouses and industrial buildings, this corrugated industrial glass was used as exterior awnings or partitions indoors and out. This gl...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Glass

Tolix Steel Chairs French c1950s Original Paint '1500' Available Both New Used
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic set of (6) tolix steel stacking chairs circa 1950s made by hand in Europe, some with the Tolix sticker still on the back. The original paint is heavily distressed and does ...
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French Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Iron Eiffel Tower Garden Trellis
Located in New York, NY
7 Foot Eiffel Tower Décor Piece used as Garden Trellis. One of a kind, Custom made for a Florida designer between the 1950s- 1970s. Was first used indoors in a Paris themed...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Steel, Sheet Metal

Pair of Triangular Planters by Willy Guhl, 1960s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of 1960’s triangular concrete planters designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and industrial design pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Each multifaceted planter...
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Swiss Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Paul Evans Brutalist American Modern Metal Planter Box
Located in Forney, TX
Paul Evans (1931-1987) American Brutalist industrial modern welded steel and copper, mixed metals patchwork and hardwood planter with rivet accents and removable metal insert. Can be used indoors or outdoors, with real plants or faux plants. Includes green styrofoam blocks for artificial plant use and natural stones for covering the top. Circa 1970 Dimensions: 26" High, 30" Wide, 11" Deep Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching coffee table is available separately. Please check our other listings or contact us to view it. Great original vintage condition. Strong, stable and structurally sound and in wonderful overall appearance; Age appropriate wear and tear, including minor scuffs, scattered scratches to wood panels and metal components. The black insert has fairly significant patinated weathered rustic oxidation consistent with age and indicative of use. The overall patina adds warmth and character to the overall aesthetic appeal and vintage authenticity. Biography: Paul Evans (American , 1927-1993) Born in Brooklyn, New York, Paul Evans is an American furniture designer and sculptor best known for his work in American Furniture design and the American craft movement. His work was influential to many furniture manufacturers in the second half of the 20th century, most notably Directional Furniture. He often used non-traditional materials and techniques like sculpted metal furniture. His work with Directional Furniture was extremely fruitful and during that time he started several series including their Argente, Sculpted Bronze, and Cityscape series. Evans started his career making copper chests and sculpted steel cabinets -- both of which are highly sought after today. Paul Evans’s work with Directional Furniture changed the relationship between creative directors and the companies they worked for. His name helped sell pieces, and he was consciously aware of that fact. As a proponent of modernism, Evans became an innovator in the furniture world. His patrons were often part of the New York elite, and he was able to enjoy sustained success, helped in large part by his ability to evolve with the times -- from craft-based in the 1950s to more flashy pieces in the 1970s and 1980s. His work was mostly recently featured at the Michener Art Museum and was the subject of a 2014 documentary. What kind of art does Paul Evans make? Paul Evans was primarily a furniture designer and sculptor. Though he started within the American Craft movement, Evans is hard to pin down stylistically. An expert metalworker and sculptor, several of Evans pieces were heavily influenced by the shipbuilding industry. As he moved through his career, his pieces became more stylistically diverse, but through it all there is a dedication to craft and function. Much of Evans work is best showcased in his work for Directional Furniture. He had several iconic lines including Patchwork Copper, Pewter and Brass, and the extremely popular CItyscape Series. In the 1980s, Evans branched off on his own with his Think Tank series. He opened his own showroom in New York City, but eventually retired in 1987. How did painter Paul Evans get started? Paul Evans was born on May 20th, 1931 in Newton, Pennsylvania. He studied sculpture and silversmithing at a number of colleges including the Philadelphia Textile Institute, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the School for American Craftsmen. In the early 1950s, he attended the Cranbook Academy of Art in Michigan, later moving back to Pennsylvania to work with his mentor and guide, Phillip Loyd Powell. Together they began a business heavily influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Powell worked wood pieces, while Evans dedicated himself to metal. Evans burst onto the scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s as the American Craft movement exploded in popularity. From there he parlayed his popularity into a lucrative career with Directional Furniture. How much are Paul Evans pieces worth? Paul Evans furniture pieces can vary in value greatly, from a few thousand dollars on the low end to over $200,000 on the high end. In 2015 a Paul Evans wavy...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel

Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1950s planter bowl designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and Industrial Design Pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Sculpted from fiber cement which has slowly weathere...
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Swiss Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Large Architectural Wall Sconce
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large architectural wall sconce from a public building, in patinated bronze, six-sided with dome top.
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Powder Coated Blue Industrial Metal Bin, Umbrella Stand or Trash Can
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial metal trash can, bin or umbrella stand. We can offer these bins powder coated in any color at buyers request. Freshly powder coated in bright Maui blue, this tall an...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Hospital Wash Basin, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Vintage, industrial, brushed hospital wash basin. - Made during the 1960s. - It features a metal, 2-tier construction and a white enamel wash basin. - Weight: 5 kg.
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Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Authentic Industrial Heavy Iron Jail Door on Casters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An authentic relic from an Ohio jail makes an imaginative architectural element. Original chippy paint with bright red area around the lock. On casters. Very heavy!
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirosn is made of cast Iron and wrought Iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
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French Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

1950's Hospital Wash Basin, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage medical up-stand hospital operating room sink for storing surgical instruments.
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Czech Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Industrial Chrome Hair Salon Stand Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage industrial chrome hair salon stand side table. The table has a tilt top functionality, please see detailed listed.
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Metal Milk Jug Side Table, Powder Coated Yellow, Bright Sunshine
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage metal milk can table, early 20th century. This heavy gauge metal milk jug has been updated with an exciting bright sunshine yellow powder coat f...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Industrial 5 Tier Shelf with Grid Shelves for Books or Usage as Seedling Planter
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Stunning and rare, heavy and solid industrial 5 tier multi shelf with fixed grid shelves, nicely weathered, circa 1960s. Great for usage as book shelf for large coffee table books...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

London Industrial Column/stand From The 50's
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice industrial stand from a London art school from the 1950s. The stand has a screw allowing it to go up and down. Minimum height 1m02 Original and timeless piece It has a wood...
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British Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large Square American Mid-Century Butcher Block
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Mid-Century large butcher block. This incredible square butcher block has a beautiful aged patina. The aged maple wood is glowing with it's history of use and character. The sturdy legs and undulated surface make this piece a work of functional art for any chef. A perfect addition to a kitchen or outdoor...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Maple

Very Large Industrial Stainless Steel Pitcher Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye poppingly large industrial stainless steel pitcher, probably used in a factory, but now makes a whimsical statement as a planter or imaginative object. Spout to handle is 36" w.
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Set of '24' Near-Matching Genuine Tolix Chairs c1950's Condition Varies
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic hand-made European Tolix chairs, complete with their original gold TOLIX label. While some dealers may claim to have a few sets in stock, or maybe even a couple dozen, we don’t have dozens, or hundreds, we have over (1500) Tolix chairs, stools and tables in stock, both new and vintage Tolix...
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European Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

1930'S Theatre Curtain Pulley Stand by Hall Stage London
Located in Norwich, GB
A 1930's metal theatre curtain pulley stand from the Regent Theatre in Norwich, which became ABC cinema. Labelled 'Hall Stage Equipment London'. The handle cast stamp 'Hall Brixton S...
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English Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Industrial Size Kitchen Meat Hook in Bright Sunshine Yellow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large and bold this large industrial era meat hook has been freshly powder coated in bright sunshine yellow. Feast your eyes on this bold statement collectib...
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French Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Steel Door Midcentury, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury French steel door Industrial style Authentic door of the jail of Mont de Marsan (South of Bordeaux) Perfect for incorporating in design and building projects In working or...
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European Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

XL Blueprint Copy of “Proposed Golden Gate Bridge Crossing of San Francisco”
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fascinating and expansive six-foot-wide 1950s copy on paper of a historically important and rare 1923 panoptic engineering blueprint titled “Proposed Highway Crossing - San Francisco to Sausalito” by John G. Little & Co. It depicts a pair of suggested solutions for bridging the world famous Golden Gate, the mile-wide strait where San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. Both crisply rendered San Francisco-to-Sausalito crossings are meticulously drafted in full at 1” = 400’ scale, with each having a total length of 22,780 feet (4.31 miles). The proposal at top depicts a high-level bridge with three 1,100 ft. spans, and the proposal at bottom depicts a combination trestle-and-tube design that presciently evokes the similarly submerged Transbay Tube that would open fifty years later nearby. Little estimated their respective costs to be $14,000,000 and $11,000,000—or approximately $215,333,000 and $169,190,000 when adjusted for inflation. As shown in the aerial view map at top right, the proposed connection points would’ve been near where Van Ness...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Strap Door Hinges
Located in New York, NY
1940s cast iron strap door hinges with five knuckles. Some wear from age and use. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Industrial Oversized Aluminum Vent Propeller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, aluminum, vent propeller is a wonderful, repurposed, industrial sculpture or architectural element.
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Aircraft Ladders
Located in London, GB
A rare set of aircraft hanger ladders. Four available. Great sculptural design and form. Perfect for a library or outside to hang things off...
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British Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Imperial Sand & Ballast Measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London
By De Grave Short, Fanner & Co.
Located in London, GB
A rare sand and ballast measure by De Grave Short & Co Ltd of London, circa 1940. Measures one, three-quarters, and half cubic foot. Made for Monmouthshire County Council. P...
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English Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

Hand Forged Iron Fireplace Tools with Steer Head Detail
Located in East Hampton, NY
These very cool fireplace tools with steer head handles are made of forged iron. Very nice set!
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French Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

1931 Carved Limestone Bust of Robert Fulton Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
This 1931 stately hand carved bust carved in limestone is of Robert Fulton (Nov. 14, 1765 - Feb. 25, 1815) who was an engineer and inventor, especially k...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone, Marble

Industrial Coffee Table with Wood Top and Metal Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
The industrial coffee table is composed of an antique table top and apron with rubbed white paint and a contemporary base of iron tubing. The corners of t...
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Unknown Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Rustic Industrial Rolling Lumber Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rustic, industrial, rolling lumber cart featuring a slat pine surface in it's original, work-worn patina with tall side risers, can be repurposed for a multitude of uses.
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pine

Large Sunshine Yellow Powder-Coated Industrial Fan
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large sunshine yellow powder-coated industrial fan. Fan is in working spinning condition and is newly powder-coated. $125 flat rate front door del...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Brass Marquee Letter N
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass, architectural, marquee letter N can stand tabletop or hang on the wall.
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Huge Impressive Movie Theater Lion
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm told that this Lion was an architectural element outside a theater. It looks like MGM but can't say for sure. The weathered patina tells me it was mounted outdoors and the scale ...
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Industrial Mid-20th Century Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Composition

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