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Industrial Shor-Line Hydraulic Lift Operating Table, USA, c. 1958
$4,700
£3,543.82
€4,083.76
CA$6,520.17
A$7,305.82
CHF 3,802.96
MX$89,375.42
NOK 48,271.48
SEK 45,591.84
DKK 30,486.10
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About the Item
A rare and visually striking vintage hydraulic surgical table by Shor-Line, manufactured in the United States in the late 1950s. This industrial artifact was originally designed for veterinary surgical procedures, a utilitarian marvel of mid-century engineering, blending heavy-duty function with unexpected sculptural elegance.
The table features a white porcelain-enameled cast iron base paired with a stainless steel top. The surface is mounted to a mechanical lift that allows the tabletop to tilt and raise or lower by means of its original crank and pedal mechanisms (Note, the height adjusting mechanism is not currently working but can be repaired). And levers to control pitch, which can be adjusted in approximately 12 settings to control incline.
As documented in an original 1958 advertisement from Schroer Manufacturing Co., this model was considered state-of-the-art in its time, both practical and durable, with clean, seamless edges and chrome-plated details.
While originally conceived as a medical table, this piece now reads as a Post-Industrial design statement, ready to be reinterpreted in a contemporary interior. Use it as-is or with an added top (glass, stone, lucite, marble, granite, wood) to create a dining table, architectural draft table, conference table, sculptural console, standing desk, kitchen island, display plinth, or bar table in a loft, studio, or gallery setting. It would make a bold counterpoint in a Modern Farmhouse, Wabi-Sabi, or Industrial Contemporary interior, and is equally at home in retail, hospitality, or creative commercial spaces.
MEASUREMENTS:
H 33.5" x W 57.25" x D 22"
CONDITION:
Good vintage condition with rich patina and signs of use consistent with its age and industrial origin. The enameled base retains a clean, glossy finish with minor scratches. The top shows light oxidation and use wear typical for stainless steel but remains sturdy and functional. The pedals to adjust height are not currently functional but can be repaired. Levers to control pitch / angle are functioning properly.
- Dimensions:Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 57.25 in (145.42 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
- Style:Streamlined Moderne (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1958
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition. See description for more details.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1330245977942
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