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Vintage 1950s Black Coal Scuttle with Double Handles
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Vintage 1950s Black Coal Scuttle
Rugged, Industrial, and Decorative
✅ Short Product Description:
Black metal coal scuttle from the 1950s featuring a tapered shape, characteristic slanted opening, and double handles. Decorated with two horizontal ribs.
Shows signs of use that add to its authentic vintage charm.
✅ Good vintage condition
✅ Versatile use (umbrella stand, firewood holder, decor piece)
✅ Height: 50 cm | Diameter (base): 20 cm
A sturdy piece of functional design from the past. Available for immediate delivery!
📋 Detailed Product Description:
- Manufacturer: Unknown
- Period: 1950s
This vintage coal scuttle from the 1950s is a fine example of practical design from an era when coal stoves were the heart of the home. The design is both functional and thoughtful: the tapered shape prevents tipping, and the sharply angled opening allows for easy access. The double handles are cleverly positioned for optimal comfort and control when emptying the scuttle into the stove.
The black metal body features two horizontal ribs that not only reinforce the structure but also add a decorative accent. With its industrial look and characterful wear, this piece is especially suitable as a decorative element in both classic and modern interiors.
Originally intended for carrying and replenishing coal, the coal scuttle lost its function when natural gas became common in Dutch households during the 1960s. However, it remained in some homes—sometimes as a keepsake, sometimes repurposed as an umbrella stand.
Today, items like this are gaining new appreciation as vintage home accessories, practical storage solutions, or simply atmospheric decor with a story.
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TAGS
Coal scuttle, coal bucket, pellet scuttle, vintage coal scuttle, 1950s, black metal, industrial, vintage home decor, curiosities, fireplace accessory, old household, vintage storage, metal bucket, coal stove, vintage interior, nostalgia, antique scuttle.
Country of origin
Presumably originating from the Netherlands or Belgium
Kind of object
A tapered metal coal scuttle from the 1950s, originally designed for carrying coal to the stove and now cherished as a decorative vintage curiosity.
Theme
Vintage, retro, curiosities, old household items, industrial, brocante, household goods, home accessories, decoration, nostalgia, vintage interior, antiques, metal objects, old coal scuttle, vintage home decor, authentic, collectibles, second-hand.
Decoration
The coal scuttle is adorned with two horizontal ribs: one below the upper handle and one above the lower handle, subtly emphasizing its industrial character.
Category
Curiosities | Industrial & Vintage Household Items
Color
Black
Publisher
Unknown
Manufacturer
Likely originating from the Netherlands or Belgium
Material
The coal scuttle is made of black lacquered metal.
Particularities
What makes this coal scuttle special is its sharply angled opening with double handles and decorative ribs that stylishly combine function and form.
Era
This coal scuttle dates back to the post-war reconstruction period of the 1950s, an era when functionality and durability were central to the design of household items.
Quality
This coal scuttle is in good vintage condition, showing normal signs of use and light wear consistent with its age.
Height
50,00 cm
Diameter
20,00 cm (bottom)
Shipping method
Parcel post with track & trace
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