{"product_id":"mid-century-vintage-red-urlwin-industries-step-a-way-stool","title":"Mid century Vintage Red Urlwin Industries Step-a-Way Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid century Vintage Red Urlwin Industries Step-a-Way Stool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInfo from A1 Urlwin Industries (often known historically as H.C. Urlwin's or Urlwin Industries Ltd) was a prominent New Zealand manufacturing company based in Christchurch. Active primarily during the mid-to-late 20th century, the company was highly regarded for producing a wide range of iconic mid-century Kiwi household goods, molded plastic items, and domestic electrical appliances (such as \"Speedee\" brand jugs, toasters, and retro homeware). If your specific stool has a \"Urlwin\" stamp or label on it, it means you have a locally manufactured New Zealand version of this mid-century classic. During the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, it was very common for New Zealand industrial factories to manufacture licensed designs or locally adapted variations of popular international styles (like the American Cosco stool) due to import restrictions at the time. Today, these original New Zealand-made Urlwin chrome step stools are highly sought-after collector's items in the local vintage and retro mid-century modern (MCM) market. Market Value Breakdown • As-Is \/ Untouched Condition (NZ$60 – NZ$100): If the stool shows visible surface rust or pitting on the chrome legs, slight cracks or tears in the red vinyl upholstery, or missing rubber feet plugs, it falls into this project bracket. Buyers look for these to restore themselves. • Good Original Vintage Condition (NZ$120 – NZ$180): If the frame retains its original shine with minimal pitting, the red vinyl has no major splits, and the slide-out step tracks operate smoothly, it commands a solid mid-range price. • Fully Restored \/ Pristine Condition (NZ$200 – NZ$280+): When the chrome is completely revived and gleaming, the steps have clean black treads, and the seat has been neatly reupholstered with fresh foam, boutique retro dealers or high-end Trade Me listings can achieve premium prices. Value Factors for Your Stool Looking closely at your stool, it is a highly desirable colour (vintage red always sells fastest in the retro community) and appears structurally complete with both step treads intact. The vinyl looks mostly free of major gaping holes from this angle, though the top backrest corner shows typical slight edge wear. With a bit of chrome polish (using fine steel wool and brasso\/foil) to shine up the legs and clean the steps, you could easily target the NZ$120 to NZ$160 range on local platforms like Trade Me or Facebook Marketplace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pat's Shed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67707779875131,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/5634\/3867\/files\/IMG_7787.jpg?v=1791876051","url":"https:\/\/patsshed.co.nz\/products\/mid-century-vintage-red-urlwin-industries-step-a-way-stool","provider":"Pat's Shed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}