This rustic vintage factory cart has been refinished for use as a coffee table. The cart originally came from the Montalbano Furniture Factory in Northlake, IL. The cart was used to shuttle supplies around the factory. The factory still operates today.
When this cart was acquired, it was covered in light green paint. (see before photo - additional photo link below). The cart was disassembled, and the paint was stripped off the wood and metal hardware. The sides of the cart were sanded and clear coated - the result is a natural medium oak tone. The top of the cart was refinished with dark stain for contrast.
All hardware has been cleaned, clear coated, and reattached to the cart. All wood surfaces have been coated with durable polyurethane.
Inspired by the use of these type of carts at old factories - the lettered design was chosen; a defunct typewriter company that operated from 1894-1928. The Oliver Typewriter Co. was based in Chicago, but opened a factory in Woodstock, IL in 1896. The building that housed the company's headquarters is located at 159 N. Dearborn St. in Chicago. It has been declared a Chicago landmark. "The Oliver Typewriter" is inscribed on the ornamentation on the building's facade. The company liquidated it's assets and was sold to a British typewriter company in 1928. The logo painted on this table is not an exact copy of the original, but something that may have been appropriate for it's era.
This is a heavy piece of furniture, made from thick, solid oak boards. Add some function and vintage charm to your living area with this conversation-starting table!
59.5" wide across the top (wood portion) x 24" deep; roughly 14" tall. Metal corner brackets project ~2.5" from each end. Wheels at either end project roughly 6" from either end (when turned perpendicular to the table). Purchase price includes freight shipping within the continental USA for a very low price - $.50-1.00! Local delivery within the Chicago metro area is available along with a $200 rebate on the purchase price if freight shipping is not required. To inquire, email amy@secondchanceart.net
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