Question 1

Is this suitable for daily use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The top and base are finished with a restaurant-grade sealer built for all-day, everyday use. The steel base is engineered to industrial tolerances, a grade above both commercial and residential furniture. These aren’t display pieces — they’re built for the factory floor, refined for the room.

Question 2

What wood species are available?

Accepted Answer

Standard species are walnut, oak, mahogany, and cherry. All tops are solid, premium, sustainably sourced hardwood, hand-selected for figure and grain. Other species are available on request and finalized during your commission conversation.

Question 3

What steel finish options are available?

Accepted Answer

Natural patina is shown as standard. Black patina and painted finishes are available and finalized during the commission process.

Question 4

Can I specify the table size?

Accepted Answer

Yes — length, width, and height are all adjustable to your room and seating requirements. Dimensions are finalized during your commission conversation.

Question 5

How does the crank mechanism work?

Accepted Answer

A hand-crank on the side of the base raises and lowers the top smoothly between seated and standing heights. No electricity required — the mechanism is fully mechanical, built to last, and fieldserviceable.

Question 6

What is the height adjustment range?

Accepted Answer

Adjustment range depends on the model and is finalized during your commission. Most models accommodate standard seated height through standing height for a range of users.

Question 7

What edge profiles are available for the top?

Accepted Answer

Live edge, straight, beveled, and other profiles are available depending on the model. Edge style is selected during your commission conversation.

Question 8

Can I add grommets or power access?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cable grommets and power access points can be built into the top. Configuration is finalized during your commission conversation.

Question 9

What is the lead time?

Accepted Answer

Lead times are typically 12 weeks or more from deposit, depending on configuration. Your specific timeline is confirmed at the start of your commission.

Question 10

How is it delivered?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is freight curbside. White glove service — inside placement, unpacking, and full assembly — is available; delivery method is confirmed during your commission conversation.

Question 11

I’ve seen something that looks exactly like this on another site. Is it the same piece?

Accepted Answer

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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