White Ceramic NYC Subway Tile Trivet
4.25 × 4.25 inches (11 × 11 cm) ceramic tile trivet
acrylic bumpers, reflection paint
A few cartons of these white ceramic subway tiles were found at an architectural salvage store downtown. The cartons as well as a variety of other objects came from MTA surplus. The four raw sides and underside have been sealed with a few coats of reflection paint, and we’ve added acrylic bumpers that have been reinforced with water resistant glue that should make them as durable as the ceramic. Thoroughly washed, and ready to be under a plant, spatula, candle, hot pan, or a cool cocktail.
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4.25 × 4.25 inches (11 × 11 cm) ceramic tile trivet
acrylic bumpers, reflection paint
A few cartons of these white ceramic subway tiles were found at an architectural salvage store downtown. The cartons as well as a variety of other objects came from MTA surplus. The four raw sides and underside have been sealed with a few coats of reflection paint, and we’ve added acrylic bumpers that have been reinforced with water resistant glue that should make them as durable as the ceramic. Thoroughly washed, and ready to be under a plant, spatula, candle, hot pan, or a cool cocktail.
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4.25 × 4.25 inches (11 × 11 cm) ceramic tile trivet
acrylic bumpers, reflection paint
A few cartons of these white ceramic subway tiles were found at an architectural salvage store downtown. The cartons as well as a variety of other objects came from MTA surplus. The four raw sides and underside have been sealed with a few coats of reflection paint, and we’ve added acrylic bumpers that have been reinforced with water resistant glue that should make them as durable as the ceramic. Thoroughly washed, and ready to be under a plant, spatula, candle, hot pan, or a cool cocktail.
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Packaging:
We only use clean, rescued packing materials for all our purposes. We do not use materials produced for the primary market, packing tape and labels excluded.
Provenance:
In 1965 the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was created by the New York State legislation as a public benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in the New York City metropolitan area. At some point the MTA began stockpiling, and then selling discarded items and surplus materials. The sales offered a variety of objects including signs, signals, benches, and equipment, as well as tiles. With a steady flow of materials from ongoing renovations and general maintenance systemwide, tiles from all time periods have shown up at local flea markets, salvage, and antique stores.
