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

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

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

1940s-1950s brass “Tetra” fire extinguisher by Fire Fighting Equipment, Sydney

c1940s-1950s brass “Tetra” fire extinguisher by Fire Fighting Equipment Pty Ltd, Sydney, with original metal mounting bracket. A/f, loss to decal on front face. Non-functional, prop/display only. Length of extinguisher 39 cm, Diameter 8 cm. $65 Shop 33

1950s maple cabinet by Berncraft Furniture, Sydney

1950s timber cabinet by Berncraft Furniture, St Peters, Sydney. ?Maple construction, vinyl insert to top, remnant inventory decals retained. A/f, lock mechanism removed by previous owner, some marks to top. Width 61 cm, Depth 37 cm, Height 107 cm. $165 Shop 33

1960s set of three metal laboratory stools

Set of three 1960s metal laboratory stools. Tubular steel base with polished chrome finish, fixed seat with new foam and white vinyl upholstery. A/f, minor wear to finish on base of some stools. Diameter 46 cm, Height 68.5 cm. $675 set of three Shop 33

1950s timber single drawer index card file unit

c1950s timber single drawer index card file unit. Good original condition (a/f, internal card holder removed). Width 20.5 cm, Depth 42 cm, Height 16 cm. $115 Shop 33

Mid-late 1950s timber builder’s sign, A. V. Collings, Canberra

Mid-late 1950s timber builder’s sign. A. V. Collings Pty Ltd built many buildings in Canberra during the 1950s: the Baptist Church in Turner, Church of Christ in Ainslie, Methodist Church in Forrest, the Methodist Youth Centre in Reid and an electrical substation and bicycle sheds in Parkes. Professional repairs to frame. Length 187 cm, Height 96 cm, Depth 5 cm. $275 Shop 33

1950s steel infants/childrens stacking chairs by Sebel

c1950s steel infants/childrens stacking chairs by Sebel, Bankstown, Sydney. A/f, replacement plastic feet, some discolouration and wear to finish. Width 38 cm, Depth 34 cm, Height 54 cm. Six available, $25 each. Shop 33 

1960s model DMI “Woodson” twin beater milkshake maker

c1960s model DMI “Woodson” twin beater milkshake maker by A. M. Wood & Sons Pty Ltd, Sydney. Includes beakers and original aluminium ½ pint syrup ladel. A/f, right hand beaker support damaged, some wear to finish. Sold as prop/display ONLY (plug removed). Width 29 cm, Depth 21 cm, Height 55 cm. $195 Shop 33

1960s stainless steel milkshake syrup containers

c1960s stainless steel milkshake syrup containers. Very good condition, original tray, containers with bakelite handles with engraved lettering (three-letter abbreviations for different flavours). Width 40 cm, Depth 19.5 cm, Height 19 cm. $145 Shop 33

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

“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 industrial timber First Aid kit

1960s industrial timber First Aid kit, possibly issued to the NSW Rural Fire Service. Very good original condition with most contents intact. (Image below of case CLOSED). Height 38 cm, Width 29.5 cm, Depth 15 cm. $95 Shop 33

19th C metal croquet hoops by Davidson, London

c. 19th C metal croquet hoops by Davidson, London, UK. Maker’s name embossed to horizontal bar, great patina. Height 50 cm, Width 15 cm. Four available, $25 each Shop 33

Negretti & Zambra thermometer

1868-1926 enamel or ceramic (not sure) thermometer in tin frame by Negretti & Zambra (London) for Flavelle Brothers & Roberts, Sydney & Brisbane (see image below). Length 37 cm. $195 Shop 27

1960s set of three metal laboratory stools

Set of three 1960s metal laboratory stools. Tubular steel base with polished chrome finish, fixed seat with new foam and black vinyl upholstery. A/f, minor wear to finish on base of some stools. Diameter 46 cm, Height 68.5 cm. $675 set of three Shop 33

1960s stacking chairs, NSW Department of Education

c1960s stacking chairs, manufactured for the NSW Department of Education (embossed to frames). Alloy frames with grey hammertone enamel finish, plywood seats and backrests, original plastic feet. A/f, some wear and minor loss to timber. Five available, four with square backrests, one with rounded backrest. Width 42 cm, Depth 48 cm, Height 79 cm. $55 each Shop 33  

1960s one gallon motor oil tin by Shell, Australia

1960s one gallon motor oil tin by Shell, Australia. A/f, minor wear and loss to finish. Height 27 cm, Width 17 cm, Depth 12 cm. $65 Shop 33