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c. 1910s; A. Hoffman & Co. - Columbus, OH/Rochester, NY
Early 20th-century industrial drafting table exhibiting functional Machine Age design, …
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c. 1910s; A. Hoffman & Co. - Columbus, OH/Rochester, NY
Early 20th-century industrial drafting table exhibiting functional Machine Age design, pairing a rectangular laminated-wood drawing board with a tubular-steel tripod base and cast-metal hardware. The central column allows the working height to be adjusted, while the universal swivel-and-tilt mechanism positions the board from horizontal to a steep drafting angle. T-handled clamps secure the adjustments, and decorative scroll-form feet stabilize the base. The drawing surface retains extensive drafted lines, marks, and remnants of work attributed to Fred M. Eisenzoph, an illustrator for Popular Mechanics during the 1940s.
A. Hoffman & Co. became known for its Peerless line of professional drafting stands, employing adjustable mechanisms patented by Adolph Hoffman in 1910 to accommodate the varied working positions required by draftsmen, engineers, and illustrators.
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- Dimensions
- 36ʺW × 24ʺD × 26ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Table Knee Clearance
- 25.0 in
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Steel
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Shows heavy wear consistent with professional studio use, including numerous scratches, stains, punctures, drawn lines, abrasions, gouges, finish loss, and … moreShows heavy wear consistent with professional studio use, including numerous scratches, stains, punctures, drawn lines, abrasions, gouges, finish loss, and edge wear across the wooden board. The laminated edges exhibit scattered chipping and separation. Metal components show oxidation, tarnish, surface grime, paint loss, and an aged industrial patina. Adjustment hardware is present, with general wear visible throughout. less
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