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wil7l

Good morning,

Im new to the forum I would like your advice on some table legs that Im trying to identify.
Photos:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/wil7l/Image018.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/wil7l/Image019.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/wil7l/Image020.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/wil7l/Image021.jpg
I found these at University, they were being thrown away. I thought they were too good for that, Im thinking of getting a glass top made for them.
The shafts are 80mm dia and are stainless steel whereas the feet are cast aluminium. There are no stamps or names identifying them that I can see. Any ideas??

 
Oct 24, 08 5:16 am

nice find. i don't know them, but def worth using i'd say.

Oct 24, 08 5:34 am  · 
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wil7l

They were shining at me in the sun! I couldnt just leave them. I think they need a new lease of life.
Im toying with the idea of using an aeroplane wing as a table top. Ive seen it before and it looks stunning

Oct 24, 08 5:48 am  · 
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chatter of clouds

well, you'll just have to cross your fingers and hope for a nice plan crash in your vicinity.

Oct 24, 08 6:35 am  · 
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won and done williams

i would recommend a surfboard unless you have a very large living room.

Oct 24, 08 7:45 am  · 
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wil7l

Doesnt have to be a whole wing!

http://i.treehugger.com/images/2007/5/24/vanbezooyen_core77_superuse.jpg

Oct 24, 08 8:09 am  · 
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fays.panda

too industrial for my taste,,maybe brush it a little,,, take of the glare

Oct 24, 08 9:04 am  · 
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definitely of a certain time, but not industrial so much as late 60s/early 70s corporate modern. i'd say the chrome is part of what makes them special.

Oct 24, 08 9:10 am  · 
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FrankLloydMike

I think they could look nice with a dark, grainy solid wood top. I think that would make them not look 70s corporate at all. They could be great, nice find.

Oct 24, 08 10:22 am  · 
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holz.box

it looks too clunky to be "modern"

there seems to be no refinement...

Oct 24, 08 11:19 am  · 
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wil7l

I agree they aren't delicate but the detail in how they are made and the quality of materials is very nice.

I think I will go down the glass top route. Dark wood might give a Deco feel, which could also look good. Maybe I'll post a pic when its done. Thanks.

Oct 24, 08 11:31 am  · 
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how about a plank of douglas fir or maple with the bark on the ends, but cut diagonally to give a pencil edge (maybe 1/4" face). Nice legs but seem more like 70s office furniture, no offense, nonetheless an excellent find

Oct 24, 08 11:44 am  · 
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jess123

I love modern furniture, i love the ball chair - u guys ?

 

Jul 7, 11 6:55 pm  · 
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