Friday, November 14, 2014

American steel highboy from 1930s



Original American industrial highboy dresser, pressed and folded steel, 6 drawers, 4 turned and tapered pedestal style legs, original steel knob.
 Made by Simmons Kenosha Wisconsin C.1930s american depression era, the maker was specialized in fabrication for hotels, hospitals and other commercial settings.
Brushed metal finish sealed with a clear coat. Condition : excellent with surface wear.






Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Industrial Mirror



Industrial window from a foundry in the north of France, transformed in a mirror by Outsider Antique . C.1900.1910 heavy steel with punched in solid rivets, no screws.
A very nice piece with 12 mirrors. Size 3'45"x 4'49" 1.10ms x 1.26ms

Close up, you can actually see two hinges on the left side that used to open/close a window within the window. It has every thing. Great for a large room or a shop as a show piece.
FOR SALE REF 1407-009

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Industrial lamp "the clamp series 2"

 French industrial lamp, chrome, brass, aluminum shade with switch, extensible arm, an elegant shape remind me of a lonely bird. makers name stamped on the clamp.
 
A well designed clamp with brass screws, great french craftsmanship from the late 40s. Mostly used in garment factory, so the French metal worker, architect and designer Jean Prouve was known to used them in his studios.

rewired, top condition ,  Max size H 90cms // 34.4"

Monday, November 3, 2014

Industrial lamp "the clamp series 1"

 Unusual early model of a "planet" lamp on a clamp. A great craftsmanship in the articulation, hold in every position as it should. C.1960s color black , good condition with some miss on the paint, rewired. Remind me of a distant cousin the famous "Anglepoise"
size: max high 90cms // 37.5"