Industrial Metal Desks

[nine4gmc]

So I sign up last night to get garage ideas and spend an hour reading about old desks. I think I like it here.

Just an hour? Welcome to GJ, good folks and great threads.

 

[Bull]

So I sign up last night to get garage ideas and spend an hour reading about old desks. I think I like it here.

Welcome to where you belong.

 

[AZ Glen]

there are steel tanker desks on the Phoenix CL listings for as much as 475......I found this ad and he had 100 of them for $129 each.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/fud/3863981889.html

its hard to tell from the pics how "cool" they are, but Im going to go take a look.

 

[gatewaysysop]

there are steel tanker desks on the Phoenix CL listings for as much as 475......I found this ad and he had 100 of them for $129 each.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/fud/3863981889.html

its hard to tell from the pics how "cool" they are, but Im going to go take a look.

Holy ****!

 

[RStewart]

Thanks for the welcome. Location updated. I`m sure I'll have many??? as we get closer to our garage build. And I'll keep an eye open for any of this cool retro office furniture.

 

[RStewart]

Free Boston on CL in Bedford ma. Big green desk. Portsmouth N.H. also. Jump on these. I have no space at this time.

 

[ADSR]

there are steel tanker desks on the Phoenix CL listings for as much as 475......I found this ad and he had 100 of them for $129 each.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/fud/3863981889.html

its hard to tell from the pics how "cool" they are, but Im going to go take a look.

that's awesome!

 

[nolimits76]

Gotta love the old tanker desks. I bought one about 1.5 years back with the intention to refurbish and put in my office. Things happened and I never got around to it. Dimensions on it was the 36" wide top (vs standard 30") x 60" long. While the width was ideal for me, I really wanted a 72"+ version.

Lo and behold, our company moved and one I had my eye on for quite some time dropped in my lap for FREE. I immediately brought it home. Me and buddy moved it in. Talk about a workout! Got in place and using today. It could use some TLC but is probably about a 9/10 as far as overall condition. I even have an Art Metal chair that is the same style to go with it. Picked that up for $25. And at a garage sale, stumbled on a 5' high Steelcase heavy duty file cabinet. Locks and everything, like brand new. Paid $30 for it!

A few months back I ended up selling the 5' tanker I originally purchased for $125 to a local guy that restores them into finished pieces (similar to the TV show where they go pick up junk and refurb it).

 

[azdesigns]

Can anyone tell me what type of desk/table this is? I just picked it up for free at work and its in pretty much perfect shape except the laminate table top is bubbled and peeling..... needs a good cleaning too. thanks!

 

[Gerald O]

Can anyone tell me what type of desk/table this is? I just picked it up for free at work and its in pretty much perfect shape except the laminate table top is bubbled and peeling..... needs a good cleaning too. thanks!

That's called a 'credenza'.

 

[nolimits76]

That's called a 'credenza'.

Agreed, it's a credenza, but I think he was wanting to know the manufacturer of the piece. My guess is maybe a Steelcase or Art Metal Co. piece.

 

[jdaallen]

I have approx. 50 desks, credenzas, typing stands, and file cabinets that match your credenza in style, color, and probably manufacturer. I have tried to sell and even give them away for years with no luck at all. The entire lot is going to recycle soon.

 

[BellyUpFish]

Well, I joined the club..

 

[ChargedUp!]

I have approx. 50 desks, credenzas, typing stands, and file cabinets that match your credenza in style, color, and probably manufacturer. I have tried to sell and even give them away for years with no luck at all. The entire lot is going to recycle soon.

That's too bad. I'd take a few off you were you closer. You have any pics of the credenzas by chance?

 

[ChevyEFI]

I kind of remember when Mom found some heavy grey desk like these. I imagine it's still in the far room of the basement. Dad cursed moving that thing in.

 

[jdaallen]

That's too bad. I'd take a few off you were you closer. You have any pics of the credenzas by chance?

I'll see if I can get a couple of shots.

 

[nine4gmc]

My newest edition to the Tanker Club, I picked it up Saturday. The top was in perfect condition until we had to load it in the rain and drive home through a thunder storm. It all cracked up once it dried out and surface rust appeared on the painted parts. I will be refurbing it before I swap it out with my main desk now.

This one is a Sears Roebuck and CO. "TOWER" brand, if anyone has any matching accessories, let me know. Thanks

 

[TheClaw]

this guy has tons of this type of stuff. I'm thinking of taking a trip over there just to pick around.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=lyons+industrial&zoomToPosting=&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=

 

[BellyUpFish]

Have anyone replaced the rubber top Velvoleum material on one of these?

Mine is old and cracked. Thinking about picking up some 1/8 Formica and cutting it to the shape/size of my top.

 

[ADSR]

I keep looking for one of these desks.

Nothing on C/L for me yet.

 

[ADSR]

Found one. No idea on year or make but i'm picking it up in an hour or so.

 

[BellyUpFish]

Nice.

I've been getting mine ready..

 

[ADSR]

Nice.

I've been getting mine ready..

Damn! That's looking good! How are you going to finish it?

 

[BellyUpFish]

I'm going to finish it with 320 grit and hopefully it'll look right.

Then I'll spray it with Penetrol, I think.

 

[ADSR]

ok... no idea what year it is, but i like it! I'm going to need to fix one of the locks. Someone lost the key and drilled it.

 

[nolimits76]

Has anyone actually painted theirs, and used it inside the house? I love the old style so much. Mine is inside, but could use a good paint job. Here are some on the web I found that looked interesting to me.

 

[nolimits76]

A few more...

 

[ADSR]

I plan on painting mine. 57 Chevy red and white theme.

 

[BellyUpFish]

Hila-Plas huh? Mine had a top of "Velvoleum." Apparently, there used to be a chemical that you could pour all over the top, that would essentially melt the top and it would reharden after a period of time.

I wound up stripping my top off and am either a.) going to paint the top or b.) leave it bare metal with a clear coat like the rest of the desk. Either way, I'm going to have a piece of glass cut for it and slide that on top.

 

[ADSR]

Hila-Plas huh? Mine had a top of "Velvoleum." Apparently, there used to be a chemical that you could pour all over the top, that would essentially melt the top and it would reharden after a period of time.

I wound up stripping my top off and am either a.) going to paint the top or b.) leave it bare metal with a clear coat like the rest of the desk. Either way, I'm going to have a piece of glass cut for it and slide that on top.

I like the glass idea. So far, i've seen one desk like mine sell on ebay for 1400 bucks. These things are worth a bit of dough redone!

 

[ADSR]

BUF, see if you can date yours here. I found mine in here.

http://pastpresentfuture.net/archives/index.html

 

[BellyUpFish]

BUF, see if you can date yours here. I found mine in here.

http://pastpresentfuture.net/archives/index.html

Mine is a General Fireproofing 1660F desk. Not sure what year, but I am pretty sure it was made in the in the 50's. Velvoleum was used from the 30's to the 50's.

When I was moving it around the other day working on blasting some of the sides, junk that had been "lost" in the frame came out. I've found paperwork in there from both Texas and Indiana. I bought it in Tennessee and now she lives in Alabama. LOL. Thing has gotten around to be as big and tough to move as it is.

I'm really hoping it turns out nice. I guess we'll see..

 

[JMcFly]

I really need to pick one of these up off of craigslist. They seem to go for $150-300 depending on condition.

 

[NHBandit]

I really need to pick one of these up off of craigslist. They seem to go for $150-300 depending on condition.

Or be patient, check craigslist every day and be ready to go grab one as soon as you find it. Mint condition, $40 bucks.

 

[Kevin54]

Dammit........After looking at all of these, plus the thread Belly-up-Fish posted, I'm going to have to find one of these desk and resurrect it.

 

[JMcFly]

Or be patient, check craigslist every day and be ready to go grab one as soon as you find it. Mint condition, $40 bucks.

Hard part will be bringing it home, the desk will not fit in the MINI

 

[NHBandit]

I used to see these all the time selling dirt cheap at State government surplus auctions too. Maybe another place to look ?

 

[Nascar4401]

Here is the desk I've used everyday for 20 years. We have many inuse here at the shop.
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[osburn383]

Liking this thread.

Trying to find a desk that will go with a 1960's Hamilton drafting table i got off ebay for 99cents.
ebay

Found these desks in the Atlanta GA area I'm going to try and pick one or two up this week.

What brand do you think this is seems to be maybe GF?
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/fuo/4008752187.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/fuo/4008686509.html
What do you guys think.

Plus i found this desk with a bonus 5 drawer flat file cabinet I'm picking up the same day. Really just want the flat file.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/tls/4010143062.html

 

[nine4gmc]

My main desk is similar to that middle one, only real difference is my feet are more deco square instead of round. Same formica top, I can't see the surface on the first one you linked, just hope it's not velvoleum **** like my new project desk.

I would only want the flat file cabinet too, that desk is **** looking.

Love the drafting table