Description
The IndustriaLux Crank Desk is defined by its machine-era references — the 8″ crank wheel, the dual handles on opposing sides, the brass accents that catch light the way industrial hardware was never supposed to. The base is handcrafted from hot-rolled steel, hand-selected for grain and character, with brass detailing and polished hardware that elevates the standard crank silhouette into something that reads as both functional and considered.
The mechanism is fully mechanical — a hand-crank raises and lowers the surface between seated and standing heights. No electricity, no failure points. Top options include plate steel, solid hardwood — walnut, reclaimed boxcar oak, mahogany, and cherry, all hand-selected for figure and grain — glass, and concrete. Drawers and casters are available to add to your commission. All hardwood tops include a breadboard end on both sides. Top material, finish, and configuration are all finalized during your commission conversation.
Complete the space with the Vintage Industrial casegoods collection — storage built to the same steel standard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for daily use?+
Yes. The steel base is engineered to industrial tolerances. Restaurant-grade sealer finishes every top for all-day, everyday use.
How does the crank mechanism work?+
An 8″ crank wheel operates dual handles — one on each side — to raise and lower the surface between seated and standing heights. No electricity required.
What top options are available?+
Plate steel, solid hardwood (walnut, reclaimed boxcar oak, mahogany, cherry), glass, and concrete — all finalized during your commission conversation.
Are drawers and casters available?+
Yes — drawers and casters can both be added to your commission. Configuration confirmed during your commission conversation.
What is the lead time?+
Typically 12 weeks or more from deposit. Timeline confirmed at commission start.
How is it delivered?+
Freight curbside standard. White glove available and confirmed during commission.
I’ve seen something that looks exactly like this on another site. Is it the same piece?+
No. Vintage Industrial designs have been copied extensively since 2009, primarily by Asian manufacturers selling through direct-from-China storefronts. The pieces look similar in photos but weigh a quarter of what ours do — they’re not designed to last, they’re designed to sell at a cheap price. Vintage Industrial sells direct only, through retro.net. We have no other sales channels, no third-party retailers, no Amazon storefront. If you’re seeing something like this anywhere else, it’s a counterfeit. Every Vintage Industrial piece is built to order in our Chicago shop by hand, from hot-rolled steel and solid hardwood, with a 12+ week lead time.
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