Industrial, Commercial and Institutional
1960s steel construction twin pedestal desk
c1960s twin pedestal desk. Steel construction, green enameled finish, ?linoleum top, eight lockable drawers, two sliders, original keys. A/f minor wear and marks. Length 180 cm, Depth 99 cm, Height 78 cm. $995 Shop 33
Pair c1960s metal four-drawer filing units
Pair c1960s metal four-drawer filing units. Good patina, original red plastic handles, Dymo Tape label (“Photographic materials do not open”) to face of one unit. Width 27 cm, Depth 45 cm, Height 16 cm. $75 each Shop 33 ONE SOLD, ONE LEFT.
1950s enamel State Electricity Commission sign
1950s enamel State Electricity Commission sign. Height 30.5 cm. $75 Shop 33
Enamel warning sign underground cables Post Office
1960s enamel sign warning of underground cables. Marked "Australian Post Office" (= Postmaster General's Department) which became Australia Post in 1975. Minor chips and crazing. Uncommon. Height 30 cm. $75 Shop 33
1950s steel framed swivel chair
c1950s steel swivel chair, height adjustable seat and back rest. Frame unrestored, new foam and vinyl upholstery in original colour scheme. Height 89 cm (top of back rest). $475 Shop 33
Old brass letters W E P U
c1950s brass letters, of commercial or institutional origin, good patina. 20 cm high. One available (U), $22 Shop 33
1950s timber indoor flagpole
c1950s timber indoor flagpole. Stepped, weighted base with removable pole in unrestored, original condition. Set up your own republic in your lounge room! Base 30 cm long, 30 cm wide, Height of pole pole 2.4 m. $125 Shop 33
c1950s pressed and folded metal capital letters
c1950s pressed and folded metal capital letters, of commercial origin, with painted ‘candy stripe’ finish. Ten available: C, E, E, E, I, K, K, S, S, S. Height 23 cm. $65 each. Shop 33 (timber crate in image not for sale).
1950s two-tier aluminium drop-side trolley
c1950s two-tier drop-side trolley. Tubular aluminium frame with fawn pearl Laminex tops. Excellent original condition (a/f, one stiff castor). Width 48 cm, Length 87 cm, Height 74 cm. $245 Shop 33
1950s-1960s timber parade sign ex Rockdale, Sydney
1950s-1960s timber parade sign, ex Salvation Army Corps in Rockdale, Sydney. Timber and masonite construction, hand-lettered legend (a/f, minor loss to masonite board). Height 116 cm, Width 84 cm. $125 Shop 33
1960s paper dispenser
1960s commercial paper dispenser, of Australian origin. Steel uprights, arm and blade, timber plinth and rail. A/f, replacement rod, steel components with some surface corrosion. Width 65 cm wide, Depth 16 cm, Height 33 cm. $175 Shop 33
c1960s tubular steel swivel office chair with arms
c1960s swivel office chair with arms. Tubular steel construction with polished chrome finish and shaped plastic armrests. Second-generation upholstery in good condition, use as is or reupholster to your own taste. Width 59 cm, Depth 60 cm, Height 93 cm (top of backrest). $225 Shop 33
1930s Underwood manual typewriter
1935 serial number 840097 Underwood (Canada) 4 bank manual portable typewriter and case. Working order, could do with a new ribbon, the latch of the case is A/f. $275 Shop 27
1960s four drawer hospital chest by Namco
1960s four drawer hospital chest by Namco. Unusual and practical variant with cavity to one side and steel castors to rear legs. Brushed steel finish with laminate top and original handles (a/f, repair to laminate edge on front face, minor dent to blind panel, one replacement handle (uppermost). Width 53.5 cm, Depth 40.5 cm, Height 94 cm. $295 Shop 33
Early 20th C. oak bedside table
Early 20th C bedside table, “The Gem Idea”. UK made, metal base with castors to one end, solid oak top, maker’s label to underside. Top may be raised/tilted through 90°, with metal stays to hold reading matter, professionally repolished. Width 61 cm, Depth 35.5 cm, Height 61 cm (collapsed), 97 cm high (fully raised-see image below). $275 Shop 33
Laboratory stool by Namco
Laboratory stool by Namco, Australia, 1960s production of a 1950s design. Dark grey enamelled finish to base, replacement seat to original specifications, replacement plastic feet. Width 54 cm (at base), Height c.70 cm (seat swivels and is height adjustable). $175 Shop 33
1950s steel barrister’s bookcases
Partial set c1950s steel barrister’s bookcases by Super Steel Office Equipment, Sydney (upper two sections only, base missing). Maker’s decal and inventory number details retained, replacement glass in upper section. Width 83 cm, Depth 27 cm, Height 84 cm. $395 Shop 33
Victorian cast iron book press
19th c. British made cast iron book press. Length 50 cm, Depth 25.5 cm, Height c. 45 cm. BLOODY HEAVY! $450 Shop 27
c1960s pedestal fan by Brinsmead, Australia
c1960s pedestal fan by Brinsmead, Australia. Steel construction, bronze hammertone enamelled finish to base, stem and body, polished chrome base ring and grille, plastic blades. Works (and how!). Diameter of base 77 cm, Height 161 cm, Depth 74 cm. $495 Shop 33
1950s steel fire extinguisher
c1950s steel fire extinguisher by Simplex. Great "condemned" stencilling to body. Height 50 cm. $125 Shop 33
Set of four 1950s Namco dining chairs designed by Warren McArthur
Set of four 1950s chairs (only two shown) designed by Warren McArthur (USA, 1885–1961) manufactured by Namco, Australia. Original condition, white vinyl upholstery in excellent condition, new fabric dustcovers to underside of seats. Width 48.5 cm, Depth 65 cm, Height 70 cm (top of backrest). $595 set of four. Shop 33
1960s screw thread chart
1960s screw thread chart by McPherson's Ltd, Sydney. Cardboard, 34.3 cm x 21.6 cm. $45 shop 33
1950s steel wardrobe by Simmons Metal Furniture
c1950s steel wardrobe by Simmons Metal Furniture, USA. Original two tone enamel finish. A/f some minor scuffs. Features hanging space and a single fixed shelf. No key. Height 179 cm, Width 122 cm, Depth 56 cm. $795 Shop 33
1960s timber casting die
1960s timber casting die of a bearing housing. Makes a great paperweight! 39 cm x 44 cm. Depth 19 cm. $95 Shop 33
1950s Nest-a-bye chairs Sebel
1950s “Nest-A-Bye” stacking chairs by Sebel, Bankstown, Australia. Original vinyl upholstery and manufacturers decals to backs and underside of seats, replacement plastic feet and arm tips (a/f, foam padding in seats has disintegrated). Can be stacked to a maximum of eight chairs. Eight available. Width 46 cm, Depth 40 cm, Height 79 cm (top of backrest). $45 each Shop 33
1960s metal film projector trolley
c1960s metal film projector trolley by Bell & Howell, ex Science Department, Merici College, Braddon, Canberra. Vinyl insert to top shelf is not original. Width 53 cm, Depth 53 cm, Height 118 cm. $295 Shop 33
1960s alloy letters
c1960s alloy letters with original fasteners, of commercial or institutional origin. Height 10 cm. Three available (D and T (x2)). $15 each. Shop 33 A HAS SOLD
Large timber casting die
c1960s timber casting die of a pump housing, stamped “Centrex Pump” on lower section, probably ex NSW State Railways workshops, Enfield, Sydney. Width 80 cm, Depth 30 cm, Height 72 cm. Die is in two sections (left and right-hand), available separately ($245 each) or as a pair ($395 for both). Shop 33
1950s-1960s educational poster of electrical appliances by Rossignol
1950s-1960s educational poster featuring household electrical appliances, by Rossignol, France. Poster laminated and framed by previous owner, professionally reset. 93 cm x 76 cm. $295 Shop 33
1960s timber twelve-drawer card file unit
c1960s timber twelve-drawer card file unit. Veneered particleboard construction, solid timber drawers with metal bases and brushed steel handles. Professionally restored (a/f, replacement lowermost drawers (far left and far right only) with new handles, some drawers missing internal dividers, rods missing from all drawers). Width 71 cm, Depth 45 cm, Height 45 cm. $495 Shop 33
1950s galvanised iron canister Ex Department of National Development
c1950s metal canister, galvanised iron construction with removable lid with hasp. Ex Department of National Development (1950–1972), remnant paper inventory label, sticker and former owner’s name to lid. Original purpose unknown, but possibly used for transportation of plan documents. New brazing to lip. Diameter 26 cm, Height 93 cm. $165 Shop 33
1960s stacking chairs by Namco
1960s stacking chairs by Namco, Australia. Metal frames with black enamelled finish, seat and back with textured vinyl skin (four colours) and decorative buttoning to seat, maker’s sticker to rear of backrest, original plastic feet. Width 44 cm, Depth 61 cm, Height 77 cm. Nine available, $55 each. Shop 33
1960s Schweppes timber drinks crate
1960s (date stamped August 1966) timber crate by Schweppes. Good colours and patina, minimal wear. Length 50 cm, Depth 35.5 cm, Height 19 cm. $75 Shop 33
“2CA CLIENTS ONLY” 1970s steel sign
c1970s single-sided steel sign with hand lettered legend, “2CA CLIENTS ONLY”. 2CA is Canberra’s oldest commercial radio station. A/f, minor crease to left hand edge, some wear. Width 45 cm, Height 10 cm. $55 Shop 33
c1960s single shelf metal trolley on castors
c1960s single shelf metal trolley on castors. Good patina, nice smooth action to castors. Width 44 cm, Depth 40 cm, Height 72.5 cm. $75 Shop 33
“Stak-A-Bye” stacking chairs by Sebel
“Stak-A-Bye” stacking chairs by Sebel, Sydney, Australia. An iconic design introduced in the late 1940s, these are 1950s-1960s production examples ex Picton Showgrounds, NSW, with replacement plastic feet. Eleven available in three colours. Width 45 cm, Depth 48 cm, Height 81 cm. $65 each Shop 33
1960s-1970s timber hatstand/coatrack
1960s-1970s timber hatstand/coatrack with metal base and head. Stem professionally repolished and reglued at base. Diameter of base 39 cm, Height 182 cm. $275 Shop 33
1960s teaching map “Eurasia”
c1960s teaching map “Eurasia”, by H.E.C. Robinson, Sydney and Melbourne. A/f, some wear. Width 122 cm, Height 88 cm. $175 Shop 33