This Old Factory Cart
There’s a story about the factory cart pictured above, but I’ll get to that in a minute. So…what’s SO special about these early 1900’s old factory carts anyways. Well for me it’s pretty simple as it seems to be for a lot of people. Beyond the fact that they just look great, it’s the idea of re-purposing something once useful into something presently useful that has a lot of history that has such a magnetic charm. Whether you keep the original rustic wood top or add something new for a top like a granite or limestone slab or a tempered 3/8” glass top so you can see the restored inside as well (looks awesome BTW) the interesting contrast between wood and cast iron just is kinda like a functional old sculpture. “As Is” – $400 “As Is” Small wheels adjusted – $450 Wood ONLY cleaned & sanded – $500 Wood AND metal cleaned & sanded – $625 Completely finished & clear coated – $755 3/8”inch Glass Top + wood top removed – $1075Factory Cart Pricing
Carts are available in the following shape/condition:
*Shipping/delivery costs are extra*
We stripped it of its original old wood top which was in really bad shape and sides which were in the usual average condition and replaced all the wood for the tops and sides/frame with IPE. Honestly, I didn’t want to hand it over it was so beautiful. It sits now in front of the stunning outdoor fireplace. The owners of the gorgeous home graciously let me show off this one of a kind factory cart coffee table on location…thanks Katie and Walt.
Frankly, today’s throw away mentality really bugs me – a lot – but thanks to people with the ability to see beyond what something IS to what it COULD BE – these well-designed relics of the past live again, a beautiful mixture of colors and textures and function that fit so many home decor styles…hey maybe that’s why you see them everywhere. Antique factory carts are here to stay as a non-fad furniture piece. Make no mistake, pro designers and savvy homeowners everywhere are putting the ‘factory cart table’ front and center – in their living rooms, studies, dens, family rooms and yes – YES,…even outside. So put a piece of history in your den or living room or outdoor space. Buy one of our beautiful restored antique factory carts and enjoy the past all over again.
PLEASE REVIEW THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER
PLACING AN ORDER
An order must be accompanied by a 50% deposit. Without a deposit the request is not placed in the order que. A properly placed order is followed by a confirmation email for your records. Once the order has been filled and the product is ready for shipping full payment is required. After receiving payment in full your order is shipped and a tracking number is emailed to you for your records.
SIZE OPTIONS
Stock dimensions:
Typical stock dimensions are 28”in. wide x 54”in. long x 16”in. high. Dimensions are approximate as cart sizes vary.
Non-Original cart Dimensions:
You need the cart to be a few inches shorter, longer, wider, narrower…NO PROBLEM! Shrinking or enlarging carts can be done to your specifications. Enlarging the cart size requires new materials but shrinking the dimensions from the original size can often be done while still using the authentic materials. A small customizing fee of $125.00 will be required. We will quote each request individually. A small change may be covered by the customizing fee whereas a larger change will be priced according to our discretion and only once a deposit has been received. (This is repeated in the “SPECIAL ORDERS” section below as well)
STAINS & COLORS
We offer a wide variety of stain colors in both wood tones as well as bold COLORIZING stains. We use ECO-friendly water based stains with maximum absorbency for vivid color and longevity. All stains are then top coated with low sheen water based commercial clear coat thus preserving the wood and color integrity. To view the base color choices CLICK HERE.
AVAILABLE WOOD TYPES
Carts were originally made from Maple, Hickory, Oak and Elm. We do not take orders for specific species as the chances of finding a match are minimal. If a specific species is required we can fill that need though – see “SPECIAL ORDERS”
SPECIAL ORDERS
We will build you a custom cart in the wood species of your choice using the original cast iron hardware. Details can vary according to your needs. The following wood species are available for custom cart re-construction:
MAHOGANY – JATOBA – BLACK CHERRY – CURLY MAPLE – TIGER MAPLE – RED OAK – BLACK WALNUT – ASH –DOUGLAS FIR – ZEBRANO – IPE – BLOODWOOD
Changing cart Dimensions:
Sometimes you need the cart to be a few inches shorter, longer, wider, narrower…NO PROBLEM! Shrinking or enlarging carts can be done to your specifications. Enlarging the cart size requires new materials but shrinking the dimensions from the original size can often be done while still using the authentic materials. A small customizing fee of $125.00 will be required. We will quote each request individually. A small change may be covered by the customizing fee whereas a larger change will be priced according to our discretion and only once a deposit has been received. (This is repeated in the “SIZE OPTIONS” section above as well)
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