Vintage & Industrial Furniture
Factory and workshop pieces, enamel and tin advertising signs, adjustable stools, cage lamps, trunks, strongboxes, old tools and quirky vintage finds from the 20th century.
An Arts And Crafts Copper And Oak Wall Mirror in the manner of Keswick School of Industrial Arts
A Pine Floor Standing Corner Cabinet the dentil cornice above an arched recess with four shaped shelves flanked by fluted pilasters
A Victorian Mahogany Pot Cupboard circa 1860, of cylindrical form, the circular white marble top above a curved panelled door with a turned knob
An Empire Style Mahogany Dressing Table 19th Century, with gilt metal mounts throughout, the arched mirror above a marble top and a frieze drawer
Boston - Pencil sharpener Industrial design
Floor lamp - Steel - 190cm - Yellow
Set of coat hooks - Coat hanger design 1930 - Aluminium - Set of four wall-mounted coat hooks
Ceiling lamp - Glass, Wood, Chrome
ES Keramik und Carstens Tönnishof - Vase - 874/20 and 3135 - Ceramic - Two mid-century vases
Chair - Oak - Four vintage chairs
Melitta - Coffee maker - Caffeo CI - Steel, Plastic
Enamel sign - Enamel advertising sign, doorpost sign, Morinaga Milk Chocolate - Enamel, Steel
Side table - Stone, Wood, Brass - Mosaic side table / kidney-shaped table
Side table - Oak - Vintage - 1970s
F.lli Zerbini Torino - Barber chair - two-tone swivel - Alloy, Leather, Textile
Table - Perspex, metal - Cube-shaped side table
Seminara Torino - Desk lamp - FIAT Industrial Design bench lamp 1960s - Steel, Aluminium
Flip clock, Desk clock - Diamond Shangai Mechanical Flip Day Date French & English Bicolor Space Age Plastic, Metal, Glass - 1970-1980 - Serviced
Coat rack - Steel
Printing blocks - Netherlands - Exclusive Wall Artwork: Authentic Dutch Catholic Devotional Clichés on Panel
Alter Hobel, Seltenes Werkzeug für den Kutschen- und Wagenbauer, Speichenzapfenhobel mit - Working tool
Serving trolley - Wood - Vintage serving cart and side table – chrome & crystal glass
Desk clock - Citizen シチズン No. 51102 – Space Age Plastic, Metal - 1970-1980 - Serviced - Japanese Space Age Mechanical Alarm Clock – 1970s – Cherry Red – 2 Jewels
Traffic light - Steel
Folding chair - Beech - Two vintage chairs
Steam engine - Metal - 1960-1970 - Wilesco steam engine
Wall mirror - Plastic, Glass - Space Age
Polamp - Hanging lamp - Aluminium - A pair of pendants lamp
Vero - Christian Ulbricht - Nutcracker - Blue King Nutcracker - Wood - The Ore Mountains in the GDR around 1980
Centre table - Glass, Metal - Pair of vintage low living-room coffee tables dating from the 1970s
Serving trolley - Plastic, Metal - Serving Trolley
Raadvad - Ove Larsen - Bread slicer - 294 - Metal, Wood
Verbesserte Singer Sewing machine - cast iron and wood
Siphon - Two Vintage Siphons
Table lamp - Opaline glass - Two lamps
A Group of Vintage Travelling Trunks A Group of Vintage Travelling Trunks , three flat-topped and two domed, variously studded and brass or leather bound
A 20th Century Oak Arrow Rack
Early 20th century cast iron industrial table base advertising Ewebank with a wooden demi lune plank top
FEAL MILANO - Bookcase - Aluminium
Hanging lamp - Vintage Shadowless Hospital Lamp - Metal, Glass, Plastic
Cognac Osborne - Enamel sign - SHEET
A Soviet tabletop souvenir, "Peace / Vostok," - 1960-1970
Hanging lamp - Aluminium, Glass
Rare Vintage Cabaret Fledermaus - Advertising sign - Art Nouveau Enamel Sign
The First Earth's Satellite 1957-X-4 Sputnik - 1950-1960
Martini Racing Aged Vintage Sign – XL 50 cm – High Temperature Baked – Made of Thick Steel Sheet - Sign - Iron
KLM house - Bols - Five KLM houses in Delft Blue
Press - Book Press - Antique press, Flywheel type
What this category covers
Pieces with a working past: adjustable industrial stools, Jieldé and cage lamps, storage trunks and strongboxes, railway luggage racks, serving trolleys, printing blocks, woodworking chisels and anvils, a Faema E61 coffee machine, meat slicers and electric fans. A large share is advertising: enamel and tin signs for beer, soft drinks and tobacco brands, and illuminated signs. Most items are from Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and France. Most pieces here are between EUR 300 and EUR 700.
How listings are described
- Style: Industrial, Vintage or Mid-century modern.
- Material: enamel, steel, metal, wood, aluminium or plastic.
- Era: mostly 1900-2000; After 2000 marks reproductions or recent pieces.
Enamel signs
Vitreous enamel signs are made by fusing glass powder onto steel, which is why old signs keep bright colours for decades. Chips usually show as dark steel spots, often around the mounting holes and edges. A few chips are normal on an old sign; heavy rust or repainting lowers appeal. Many brands have been reissued, so check the era field.
Condition and use
Industrial pieces are often sold with the marks of their working life: scuffs, paint loss, surface rust and old repairs. "Fair condition" can mean parts are missing. Old electrical items such as fans, lamps and coffee machines should be checked by an electrician before use. Heavy pieces list weight or dimensions; plan how they will be carried in.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell an original enamel sign from a reproduction?
Original vitreous enamel signs are heavy, made from steel with several fired layers of glass, and often show chips revealing dark metal, especially around holes and edges. Reproductions are frequently lighter, printed on thin tin or aluminium, or have a very even, glossy finish without wear. The era stated in the listing and the photos of the back and edges help you judge.
What makes furniture "industrial"?
Industrial furniture was originally made for factories, workshops, offices, schools or railways, rather than homes. It is typically built from steel, cast iron and solid wood, designed for strength and function, with features like adjustable heights and screw mechanisms. Today it is popular in homes for its sturdy build and honest, practical look, including patina from use.
Should I remove rust from vintage industrial pieces?
Light surface rust can be removed with fine wire wool and a little oil, then sealed with wax or a clear matt lacquer to stop it returning while keeping the patina. Heavy rust that affects strength should be looked at by a metalworker. Avoid sanding off original paint or lettering, which is often part of the object's appeal.