Industrial equipment - Netherlands - Unique design storage chest
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Dutch industrial metal storage box from the 1950s–1960s with a white wire outer frame and blue lacquered inner box, 55 cm high, 56 cm wide, 55 cm deep, about 30 kg, and in good used condition with minor signs of aging.
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This industrial peculiar metal grid-box with a bright blue interior is not just a storage box — it is a design object with character. The combination of the sleek white mesh and the deep blue inside gives the box a modern, industrial look rarely seen. The sturdy metal frame ensures durability, while the transparent structure creates a playful light-and-shadow effect.
This type of chest was widely used in the 1960s-70s for mail delivery, parcel storage, or industrial storage. The wire mesh design is typical of that period. It could also be a military or institutional case.
- White steel mesh frame on the outside
- Blue steel inner box (enamelled metal)
- Hinge lid with padlock (brand "H")
- Dimensions
Height 55 cm
Width 56 cm
Depth 56 cm
Weight 30-/+ kg
The open structure makes it airy and stylish, yet sturdy and functional. Whether you use it in a workshop, a kids’ room, an office, or the living room, this box is a practical and striking addition that immediately draws attention, both in business and as an eye-catcher at home.
The photos are part of the description. Due to the object's size, pickup in Epe, Netherlands is preferred. Transport is also possible by arrangement, but arranging the transport is the buyer’s responsibility. And (in the Netherlands we can also arrange transport ourselves to the cheapest option; the buyer must pay with an invoice).
This industrial peculiar metal grid-box with a bright blue interior is not just a storage box — it is a design object with character. The combination of the sleek white mesh and the deep blue inside gives the box a modern, industrial look rarely seen. The sturdy metal frame ensures durability, while the transparent structure creates a playful light-and-shadow effect.
This type of chest was widely used in the 1960s-70s for mail delivery, parcel storage, or industrial storage. The wire mesh design is typical of that period. It could also be a military or institutional case.
- White steel mesh frame on the outside
- Blue steel inner box (enamelled metal)
- Hinge lid with padlock (brand "H")
- Dimensions
Height 55 cm
Width 56 cm
Depth 56 cm
Weight 30-/+ kg
The open structure makes it airy and stylish, yet sturdy and functional. Whether you use it in a workshop, a kids’ room, an office, or the living room, this box is a practical and striking addition that immediately draws attention, both in business and as an eye-catcher at home.
The photos are part of the description. Due to the object's size, pickup in Epe, Netherlands is preferred. Transport is also possible by arrangement, but arranging the transport is the buyer’s responsibility. And (in the Netherlands we can also arrange transport ourselves to the cheapest option; the buyer must pay with an invoice).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Unique design storage chest
Material
Metal
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
55 cm
Width
56 cm
Depth
55 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
