'Nuff said.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pts/2894499210.html
Showing posts with label industrial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label industrial. Show all posts
Monday, March 19, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
$225 - Globe Wernicke Tanker Desk
Lookit, lookit! Globe Wernicke is classic. They patented the ever-popular barrister bookcase. They also specialized in desks and these metal ones appeared during WWII when 90% of the company's production was turned to military equipment. This looks to be in great condition. Get it!
"Made in the USA. Mid-century (1940's - 1960's). Globe - Wernicke S-670 industrial tank desk made of heavy gauge steel. Measures 60" long x 32" wide x 30.5" tall. Double pedestal design with one file drawer on right, two pull out writing surfaces and center locking drawer (no key). All drawers operate smoothly. Original brushed aluminum pulls. Newer black vinyl applied to original top. Original Globe - Wernicke label intact. Overall great condition."
Here's a similar one on Etsy for $375...
Friday, February 17, 2012
Vintage Industrial Drafting Stools/PoP Phenomenal Finds
These are definitely the same ones we had in highschool and in my college Design department (War Eagle!)...I'm sure they look pretty familiar to a lot of you. But I love the yellow and the price is pretty friggin great. I think the ad is saying $35 each or $225 for eight. Again, large numbers of matching stools on CL are hard to come by, much less ones with this much character.
Which brings me to my next point! Check out my weekly Prince of Petworth Friday post, "Phenomenal Finds" (usually published around lunch-ish), for more industrial inspired CL finds. This is my third week of posting for PoP and it's been tons of fun so far - thanks PoPville!
Monday, February 13, 2012
$45 - Vintage General Electric Wall Clock
Love it. GE! The ad describes it with the following inticing words:
The clock keeps time beautifully and works well in spite of the bent time setting button pictured below. If you are inclined to disassemble things, the inside of the glass and the face would benefit from a good cleaning. The descriptions I find about this clock describe it as a school-type clock with a bakelite case from the late 50s/early 60s. Model number is 2912.
I love this one from Modern 50 (along with everything else from Modern 50).
Still Listed - Industrial Desktop Toolbox
Read the old post here.
Friday, February 10, 2012
School Lockers!
A couple of incredible locker options here! Greg bought some old lockers off of CL, originally used in a Trailways Bus station, to store all of his tools in our mudroom. They have a great industrial vibe and manage to store (and hide) almost all of his man-ish items, while adding some real character to the space.
$35 each/ $390 for 13 (Blue lockers) - http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/for/2840685363.html
Friday, February 3, 2012
Industrial Factory Cart and Cabinets
The industrial cart as coffee table has been super popular for awhile now and, as far as I can tell, will be for a long time to come. And why not? I never get tired of seeing them, and the prices out there reflect the high demand for these unique center pieces. Restoration Hardware, Etsy, and eBay all tout some pretty varied prices. Another great resource for factory carts at a great price is Antique Factory Cart Coffee Tables - these guys do all the work for you, with great results. The carts on CL are a good deal on any day and hopefully just need a little cleaning and oiling.
And the insanely cool red metal cabinets?? Amazing. $75 EACH?? Highway Robbery!!
FACTORY CART - $ 225 CASH
3 INDUSTRIAL CABINETS - $ 75 CASH EACH
Monday, January 30, 2012
$29 - Industrial Metal Desktop Toolbox
This super cool industrial toolbox is rendered even more highly super cool by its el cheapo price tag! You could use this for anything from pens or paintbrushes, to spices or picture hanging supplies. Great way to add some industrial character to some much needed storage area (in other words, please don't go to the Container Store and buy a crappy chunk of plastic...). 8 1/4" deep, 5 3/4" across, 6 1/4" tall.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/clt/2810828122.html
Off the List - Flea Market Field Trip
I spent Saturday afternoon with my lovely friend and neighbor Lena and we stopped at a great flea market located at Florida and 14th. This place is amazing and is chalk full of rare finds, colorful characters, and great food (ok, I haven't tasted it but smells inticing...) all packed into a lot that used to house a fine establishment by the name of Latino Auto Sales. It was an empty lot for far too long, and I'm glad to see it get some use!
Marty, whose business card touts "Antiques, Collectibles and Curious Items from Other Eras and Neat Old Stuff," had this 1950s RCA Listening chair. It was in immaculate shape and he informs me that it can be yours for a cool $300...I found this pair on ebay. Marty says you can find him all over, but be sure to visit him at the Gaithersburg Antique & Collectible Show - February 11-12 at the Montgomery Couty Fairgrounds. He was interesting and knowlegdeable about all of his offerings.
And what self-respecting collector/hipster/design snob doesn't love metal type...? There was a dealer who had 3 tables overflowing with the stuff. I wanted it all.
I also met Leonard (Leonard, if you're reading this and I got your name wrong...I'm so sorry! Please correct me!). He had some really unique finds and I personally scored a set of 1950s National Parks felt pennants. He also had a collection of Fire King bowls, vintage glasses, and a super sweet 1950s hand ice crusher.
Be sure to check these guys out, every Saturday at Florida & 14th. While I love Craigslist, it sometimes doesn't hold a candle to getting out in the world on a sunny weekend (with a dear friend as company!), and finding something amazing along the way;)
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Roundup - Bar Carts!
To me, nothing says 'Mid Century' quite like liquor storage. Several great options on craigslist today and, as usual, Apartment Therapy shows us just how to use them.
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