1960s Retro Chrome Step Stool with fold down steps

Upcycled 1960s Retro Chrome Step Stool 

Add a vibrant touch of Kiwiana and mid-century design to your home with this beautifully restored 1960s Namco retro step stool. Equal parts functional and stylish, it works as handy extra seating or a reliable boost around the house.

Design & Functionality

• Dual Purpose: Originally designed to serve as a comfortable kitchen or bar seat, it easily doubles as a sturdy two-step ladder.

• Smart Folding Mechanism: Features integrated steps that swing out smoothly from beneath the seat when needed and tuck away neatly when not in use.

• Classic Pop-Mod Style: Crafted with a heavy-duty tubular steel frame and updated with vibrant, high-quality upholstery, blending retro charm with modern durability.

Features & Restoration

• Premium Upholstery: Feature-padded seat crafted in bold hot pink easy-clean marine-grade vinyl and trim finished with decorative studs.

   

• Restored Frame: Cleaned vintage chrome frame with touched-up anti-rust protection where needed.

   

• Safety First: Brand-new rubber floor stoppers.

   

History & Heritage

This piece carries a rich Australasian heritage. Originally popularized by NAMCO (National Art Metal Company), established in Australia in 1946 by John Storey, these stools became a staple of post-war modernist design. NAMCO expanded into New Zealand in 1957, manufacturing iconic steel and chrome furniture through 2007. Ubiquitous in 1950s–1970s pantries and kitchens across New Zealand and Australia, these heavy-duty stools are prized today for their virtually indestructible build quality and timeless mid-century aesthetic.

Dimensions

• Height: 700 mm (floor to top of seat)

   

• Seat: 400 mm (width) × 270 mm (depth)

   

• Base/Legs: 320 mm (width) × 340 mm (depth)

   

Condition: Upcycled vintage item. Pre-loved with unique character and signs of age, fully restored for everyday use.

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