Did You Know?

Rosback Company is a world-leading manufacturer of book binding and print finishing equipment. Rosback has been around since 1881! Rosback’s bindery equipment machine served the printing industry, all with a foot-powered perforator! In 1889, the machine was finally modified to be powered by either a steam line or an electric motor.

These carts, known as “bindery carts” or “stock trucks,” were (and still are) essential equipment in binderies, print shops, mailrooms, and schools! They were created to be perfect for product movement, storage, and organization. They were especially useful to parts departments and stock rooms in many other industries. The large casters and rugged construction provided easy rolling on rough surfaces - even when they were loaded with up to 800 pounds!

These two vintage carts are hot ticket items in the antique world. They make great display pieces, but would also be so functional in a home. We hope that you find them as wonderful as we do!

Tuesday Tip: Unique Vintage Planters

Are you tired of the same old boring planters? We love seeing unique and odd objects repurposed, so why not get creative with our plants? Fall is just around the corner, so we’d like to share a variety of upcycled items for you to use when your bring your plants inside when the weather gets a little cooler!

Porcelain Dolls

Porcelain dolls aren’t just for decoration in your kids room. Try using your broken dolls for planters instead! They will create a unique planter that your kids will love.

Birdcages

Hanging plants are the hardest to find cute planters for. Why not use a vintage birdcage?

Helping Hand

We all need an extra hand sometimes here and there, why not one for your plants too! Vintage hands are a great and creative way to showcase tiny collections of succulents.

Plant Babies

Do you still have your old strollers? Whether you want to turn them into a terrarium or just use one for your larger plants, they bring a great vintage vibe to any space.

Kitchen Ware

Want to add a little spice to your kitchen? Then try adding succulents into your old ladles. It makes for a unexpected addtion to any rustic kitchen.

Chairs

Use your old chairs, or all of those garage sale finds, as planters. They would be a simple way to move your plants inside for the winter - straight from your fence to your walls!

Geodes

Crystals are the hottest trend right now - and plenty of geode clusters are made into tealights! Why not ditch the candle, and go straight for the air plant!

Below are just a few of our unique planters that we have here at The Nat. Come check them out!

Tuesday Tip: Nightstands

We've all seen the generic nightstands at the furniture store: smaller tables, usually with a drawer or shelf. But all they really are is a place for you to store all the things you need before and after bedtime. With that said, why not break from the traditional table you have in mind?

SUITCASES

Vintage suitcases make a great alternative! You can make them functional while putting your collection on display. 

VINTAGE TRUNK

Trunks of any kind have an old-world vibe, with plenty of surface area for all your bedside necessities. 

BAR CARTS

Vintage carts come in all shapes, sizes, and finishes! Find a metal cart with a great patina for an industrial feel, or go gold for a more glamourous look. 

You'll more than likely end up with more storage space than a traditional nightstand too!

LADDERS

Don't have the space for a trunk or cart? Build up! A ladder gives plenty of space for knick-knacks on top of the popular farmhouse vibe.

Take a peek at some of the nightstand alternatives we have in store right now!