I nearly fell over in my chair when I saw this amazing 1930s vintage industrial desk from Sultana via First Dibs. By day, it looks like such an interesting architectural piece, but by night (or any writing time), you turn it open, and like magic, a desk is revealed! I also love how so many [...]
Although I am personally a bit afraid of robots, if they looked like the vintage industrial works of art Guy Robot makes, I would want one in each color! Guy Robot does a fantastic job of combining vintage industrial trinkets from your run-of-the-mill locations: decommissioned plumbing and refrigeration remnants and, of course, long-haul microwave equipment [...]
I have a soft spot for vintage industrial treasures, especially the ones that are creatively converted to other uses than their original purpose. Although Twenty Gauge does not specialize in re-purposed vintage industrial treasures, they do a fantastic job of rehabilitating vintage industrial pieces…and even customizing them to match your decor. For example, you can [...]
I have such a soft spot for re-purposing old items and giving them new life. Not only does it help keep excess out of our landfills, but they offer such great creative surprises to the eye. Piet Hein Eek, an incredible Dutch designer with a green passion, has such a great eye for using old [...]
We at {pH} have breaking news! Stamps have now been replaced by numbering machines. Well, in 1930 that is. All of the cool kids (er, businesses) no longer use primitive stamps, but instead use “numbering machines.” These 1930s symbol of vintage industrial charm are Bates Numbering Machines, which have advanced technology – they feature a [...]
Next time you reach for your never ending to-do list, laugh as it is neatly held with this over-sized vintage brass “Later” paper clip. Serving as a functional paperweight as well, this is the perfect vintage industrial vignette for that procrastinator in your life – whether it is yourself or a friend. Pick up the [...]
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