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Not Just Lighting!
Posted in Repurposed, Uncategorized on March 7, 2012| 2 Comments »
Someone recently told us he was surprised to discover we sold furniture. Well we do! Metal, industrial, vintage, and repurposed furniture. Desks, cabinets, coffee tables, chairs, wine carts, beer carts, and yes (in case you were wondering), a hospital cabinet with bedpan drawer. These pieces have been around the block a time or two (before we restored them) and they deserve a reputation. After all, they have stories to tell. They don’t just lay around the house, they are art objects, conversation pieces. So let us introduce you.
Say ahhh… This doctor’s examination chair, circa 1949, is a good place to seat your daughter’s new boyfriend when he comes to dinner. We’ve been using it for job interviews. Sure it’s scary, but just think of all the children who stayed healthy to avoid it.
Product: 900-950-0037
Size: 53″ tall by 28″ wide by 30″ deep
Materials: Steel, Bakelite & vinyl
Finish: Brushed and lacquered
Price: $540.00
Vintage Dentist Cabinet with Swing-Out Tool Trays. Once it held cheek retractors, dentil drills, and foaming toothpaste. Now wouldn’t it make a great bathroom vanity or display cabinet?
Product #: 900-950-0057
Size: 60″ tall by 24″ wide by 20″ deep
Materials: Steel & glass
Finish: Cleaned steel
Price: $2,100.00
Harvest Table with Vintage Base
We took a vintage drafting desk, reconfigured it to dining height, and added a galvanized steel top. Clean lines, a beautiful expanse of surface, and plenty of leg room–it’s great for people with big plans or lots of friends.
Product: 900-950-0061
Size: 60″ long by 41″ wide by 29″ tall
Materials: Steel and maple wood
Finish: Antiqued steel
Price: $ 1,350.00
Guess what this used to be? Yeah, a casket cart. But reborn as a coffee table, it makes a surprisingly elegant statement. Perfect for small talk and cocktails!
Product: 900-950-0072
Size: 48″ long by 24″ wide by 21″ high
Materials: Cast and bar steel, glass & rubber
Finish: Vintage
Price: $ 2,300.00 
A massive vintage screw jack forms the base of this side table – remove the gear and glass top and use it to lift your house! Or just adjust the table to your perfect height.
Product: 935-950-0014
Size: 23″ in diameter and 26 1/2″ in height (adjustable plus or minus 4″)
Materials: Cast iron, steel and glass
Finish: Vintage
Price: $525.00
This light table, made by the “Nu-Arc” Company, has been transformed into a chess/checkers table with a sandblasted glass top. Heck, why not use it as an illuminated bar table?
Product: 935-950-0069
Size: 30 1/2″ wide by 25 1/2″ deep by 38 1/2″ tall
Materials: Steel & glass
Finish: Industrial black wrinkle
Lamping: (1) medium base socket, 60W max, or energy efficient equivalent
Price: $ 1,250.00
Vintage Aluminum Suitcase Table
Armchair traveller? You need a suitcase side table! Adjustable height and plenty of room to store future dreams and memories of adventure. Wonder where it has been?
Product: 935-950-0069
Size: 26″ wide by 16 1/2″ deep by 25 1/2″ tall
Materials: Aluminum and steel
Finish: Polished Aluminum and vintage steel
Price: $380.00
Local Architect Sandra Vitzthum Featured in New Old House Magazine. Guess Who Did the Lighting?
Posted in Green, Smart, Eco-Friendly, Repurposed, tagged Vermont Lighting, Vintage on November 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Flip through the glossy pages of the latest New Old House magazine and you will find the aptly named article “Bright Spot” featuring the work of Montpelier architect Sandra Vitzthum. This bright and breezy kitchen and family room exude summer, like a cool refuge where you can almost feel a zephyr. But then, with its expanses of white, high ceilings, plenty of natural light, and delicate detailing, the space conveys a sense of openness also reminiscent of winter. Whatever the time of year, there is a quality of stillness and breathing room that makes you want to relax.
Sandra achieved this look by removing the walls separating the old dining space, den, and family rooms, thereby opening views throughout the house and to the outside. She also had the low, 7’6″ ceilings removed to expose beams and enable the installation of skylights.
I must admit, I love how our Insulator Pendants look so light and delicate in this space. They add subtle texture and sparkle without detracting from the simplicity and architectural merit of the room. Something else might have looked busy.
Notice the ball jar pendant in the pantry. Clever.
For the full story and more pictures, go to the New Old House website.
Metal & Light 