Federation Trading is a great resource for builders, renovators, architects and interior designers.

Specialising in original architectural fittings, fireplace restoration and gas fire conversions.

Federation Trading opened in 1982 moving to its present location at 127 Waymouth St Adelaide over 35 years ago.

Stock changes frequently and much will be updated on this website though we have far too many items to list everything. Feel free to drop  in, call or email us to find out if we have what you need.

Packing for interstate and international freight is available.

COVID-19  UPDATE 

Our shop is open for trade and for online sales. We are able to assist with packing for transport for country, interstate and overseas freighting.

Please use the SA Health QR code when entering the store and hand sanitiser as required.

We wish you all well,                                                                                                          Peter 

Monday to Friday 9:00-5:00    Saturday 9:00-12:30                                         

08 82123400     sales@federationtrading.com.au

International dialling                                                                                                              +61 88212 3400

This is small selection of items in store on 15 January 2021, there is a huge amount more!

SOLD French style basket ceiling light with colourful moulded glass flowers, garland and ladies face brass castings on the frame, 500mm diameter , 900mm drop , $445

Detail of Large early 1900s kauri pine dressing table, pivoting bevel mirror, five drawers, original ceramic wheel casters, height 192cm x width 122cm x depth 50.5cm $490

Detail of Large early 1900s kauri pine dressing table, pivoting bevel mirror, five drawers, original ceramic wheel casters, height 192cm x width 122cm x depth 50.5cm $490

Large early 1900s kauri pine dressing table, pivoting bevel mirror, five drawers, original ceramic wheel casters, height 192cm x width 122cm x depth 50.5cm $490

Very decorative pair of Chinese wooden doors with great ironwork details , 1735 mm tall x 1100 mm wide x 600 thich on hinge side $ 1100 the pair

Lovely geometric design, with cut glass to centre panel , blue highlights to sections , 620 mm x 460 mm , $ 295

Door with etched glass windmill scene , door is 810 mm x 2035 mm , $ 330 NB glass is clear , the black backdrop was for the photo

Bungalow door with red glass panel , and original lock with key 805 mm wide x 2010 mm tall , $ 440

SOLD Leadlight door , 850 mm wide x 2075 mm tall x 42 mm thick , $ 585

Detail of H. Richards Tile Co circa 1905, ornate true Art Nouveau feature tiles, warm greens, dusky pink and teapot brown, 154 x 154mm OTB 128 and WS set

Victorian / Aesthetic feature tiles c 1900, deep blue on white clay, foliage design and patterned 3 x 6 inch tiles. $318 SET 244

Chrome finish eyeball pendant lights, 60’s / 70’s style, steel w white plastic reflector, 23cm diameter, drop approx 170cm, 2 available, $145 each

Ornate mid century wrought iron pendant light with red yellow and blue rondels, height 75cm x width 33cm, $245

Large carved timber corbels / scrolls, 470 x 193mm $285 the pair

Light fitting for lamp post , copper top and cast iron acroterion details , 820 mm tall x 620 mm wide

Detail on light pole

Detail on light pole

Aluminium light pole to go with the large light fitting, pole is 2300 mm tall + light (820 mm ) total height is 3100 mm tall , $ 945

Detail of light fitting with acroterion details to corners, light top is 820 mm tall x 620 mm wide

Genuine Thomas Crapper wall mounted toilet cisterns and pull chain from UK, these cast aluminium cisterns have never been used, ex-Jamie’s Italian, 2 available $645 each

Example of painted and installed Genuine Thomas Crapper UK high level wall mounted toilet cisterns and pull chain, ex- Jamie’s Italian only used for appearance, cisterns have never been used, current retail price incl brackets $1629 (converted from pounds) 7 available $645 each

Detail of pull handle on Thomas Crapper cisterns

Genuine Thomas Crapper UK high level wall mounted toilet cisterns and pull chain, ex- Jamie’s Italian only used for appearance, cisterns have never been used, current retail price incl brackets $1629 (converted from pounds) 2 available $645 each

detail of original moulded tile, monochrome brown to madder brown colour glaze, c1910., stylised wreath / scroll / flower design. two panel fireplace set $260 OTB 88

Original Art Nouveau feature tiles T and R Boote, England c 1905, trio of stylised tulips, moulded tile with midnight blue glaze, two panel fireplace set, can be separated into pair $340 OTB 96

c1900 Booth, England feature tiles with original rich burgundy 3 x 6 inch tiles. Hand tinted print, daisies and foliage. White clay base, golden yellows, deep burgundy and green. Two panel set $140. OTB 87

Original Victorian verandah lacework corners and valance panels, scroll pattern, cast iron, Corners (height 540 x width 637mm) $120 each; valance (height 235 x approx 8 metres in length) $100/m, centre drop for valance $50 each.

SOLD w 960 x 965mm 2 available

Double shelf Edwardian mantle , top shelf is 1520 mm x 245 mm , height is 1395 mm , opening is 910 mm wide x 915 mm tall , $ 440

steel security / fence panels, steel tube, 2 available $350 each 1935w x 1960h

Delta Heat fire box , fascia size is 965 mm x 965 mm , box size is 620 mm wide x 420 mm deep x 700 mm high , $880

Edwardian Kauri Pine mantle piece with serpentine top , top shelf is 1530 mm x 260 mm , height is 1210 mm , opening is 920 mm x 920 mm $ 330

Victorian style mantle piece , top shelf is 1645 mm x 230 mm , height is 1280 mm , opening is 910 mm wide x 900 mm high , $ 440 SOLD please refer to website for other options

Very large Chandelier/Candelabra , 1200 mm diameter x 1400 mm drop , plus chain , $ 585

Very large doors , originally from Switzerland, one white glass pane and one etched pane to each door, 2112 mm x 1178 mm , $545 each door, painted one side, graining to other side. Two available

Detail of locking mechanism on Swiss doors

Very large early doors from Switzerland, 2 matching doors with full etched glass, 2195 mm tall x 1178 mm wide , $645 each door, graining on one side, paint to other side

Detail of late 1800s Malkin Edge and Co, English majolica feature tiles, poppies in amber, brown and greens on white clay ground. Two panel fireplace set $190 SET 203

Late 1800s feature tiles, American Encaustic Tile Co. spiral and scrolls design, stylised foliage with finely detailed spirals in background, deep blue glaze, $460 for two panel set, can separate to have 2 or 4 tiles in the fireplace panels. $460 OTB 67

original T and R Boote, England, c1905 fireplace tile set, 6 x 6 inch circular floral design and 3 x 6 inch decorative tiles, rich burgundy glaze with deep yellow flowers, green foliage. Two panel fireplace set, $350 OTB 80

circa 1920 opaque glass pendant light 350mm diam with florentine bronze gallery $185

Mid century pendant light shade, transparent and iridescent glass, apricot / pink colour, three chains, diameter 25cm, 1 available, $85

HOLD C/14 Lovely Blacksmith made cellar railing, L-shaped 1450 mm x 635 mm , x 900 mm tall , $ 440

SOLD Lovely Blacksmith made cellar railing, L-shaped 1450 mm x 635 mm , x 900 mm tall , $ 440

Pilkington Tile and Pottery Co c1930, five stylised pink tulips, glaze ground, two panel fireplace set, $265 (SET 201)

Pilkington Tile and Pottery Co c1930, two stylised pink tulips in heart shaped border, Unusual olive / brown glaze ground, two panel fireplace set, $240 (SET 221)

Extra large lacework corners for verandah, decorative spiral with foliage, width 855 x 880mm, 8 available, $245 each

Original Corn Bros picture tiles circa 1898-1904, unusual vivid blue on white, 2 panel fireplace set $260 OTB 11

Metal arched top gates , 2 are 800 mm wide x 1940 mm tall , the other is 800mm wide x 1735mm tall , $345 each

Solid brass door push plates, large quantity available, 203 x 51mm $25 each, $50 pair.

Restored original G and K No.12 cast iron fireplace insert, hood designed for fireplace tiles, 965 x 965mm $585

Restored original cast iron fireplace insert, hood designed for fireplace tiles, 965 x 965mm $550

Recast cast iron fence spears, height 180mm, 100 plus available $8 each

2 x pairs of blacksmithed driveways gates approx w 3120xh1100mm $1400 each pair. Matching pedestrian gate w1080xh1100mm $650

Fireplace replacement parts available, 100s of different original makes available. sample cast iron fireplace insert fences pictured.

Fireplace replacement parts available, 100s of different original makes and patterns available. sample cast iron fireplace insert bricks pictured.

Very large Ex ETSA industrial spotlights on bracket, will need new electrics, 500mm diameter. $220 each, 3 available

external glass top bungalow door 800wx2030h $330

Vent 2-external terracotta double brick Victorian 230x152x35mm $35 incl GST

Rare old ‘new stock’ cupboard handles/latches, perfect condition, Persinware brand ‘Tiltacach’, 10x deep red and nickel finish, 20 x ivory and nickel finish. All brand new with all fittings. $15 each

Rare old ‘new stock’ cupboard handles/latches, perfect condition, Persinware brand ‘Tiltacach’, 10x deep red and nickel finish, 20 x ivory and nickel finish. All brand new with all fittings. $15 each

Victorian cast iron lacework, double corner, single piece w890 x h715 $145

120 bottle wine rack, contemporary style , 700mm x 1760mm , $275

1950s flush panel internal doors. 4 doors with original art deco handles 720 x 2040mm, 818 x 2045mm, 810 x 2040mm, 805 x 1995mm $100 each. Two doors without handles 820 x 2040mm, 820 x 2035mm $75 each

Ornate brass 5 branch pendant light (detail) approx. diameter 800mm $425

Original leadlight panel, floral motif, amber, orange and red with green leaf detail and clear ripple glass background 440 x 1215mm $350

Small finial 430mm $160 Large finial 590mm $195 recast in cast iron or aluminium to order

Combination lock safe (detail) Victoria Safe Company Pty Ltd w605 x d660 x h765 $660

Vent 11- cast iron double brick 226x153x37mm $ 44 incl gst

York mantel, solid timber, locally made. Top shelf width 1480mm Outer leg width 1345mm Height 1200mm Opening size 905 x 905mm $850

Vintage Vitrolite glass panels, 1920s pale yellow wall glass used for splashbacks, panel size up to 1080 x 460mm $100 for the lot

Sleeping Mexican man under palm tree, wearing a sombrero, “Sleepy Sanchez” house wall decoration, recast aluminium 310 x 235 x 5mm, $45 incl gst

Decorative cast iron scroll, unknown original use, threaded attachments, pivoting. small h 33cm $20, large h 50cm $25

On display- original cast iron fascia retrofitted with Wonderfire gas unit with 3 speed fan box See Gas fires page

Original art press ex-Art Gallery of South Australia. Greig Edinburgh. Isle of Man- three legs wheel. Working, very smooth movement, possible conversion to grape/wine press? h1600 x w1120 x d600mm $2200

ON HOLD 5 branch glass chandelier, $245

Vintage three arm pendant light circa late 1940s early 50s, diecast with glass shades, approx diameter 33cm, pale pink shades, $175

Original cast iron verandah lacework with clover/shamrock and scroll design. approx 6 metres available. height 160mm. $120 per metre

original tile set for fireplace, each side consists of 3 picture tiles and 4 plain half tiles, $200 the set. Set 25

pair of original picture tiles 152 mm x 152 mm, $55 the pair, set 2

Original Victorian era heavy cast iron bollards h 950mm, $440 each

Decorative wrought iron panel 370 x 1220mm, $220

Original cast iron valance panels for verandah 18 available (plus part pieces), d with structural primer, grit blasted and coate L460 x H142mm, total length approx 8.5 metres

Impressive Victorian Rouge Marble mantle piece, top shelf is 1790 mm x 335 mm , mantle height is 1250 mm , opening is 955 mm wide x 950 mm $5750

Impressive Victorian Rouge Marble mantle piece, top shelf is 1790 mm x 335 mm , mantle height is 1250 mm , opening is 955 mm wide x 950 mm

Original kauri pine polished fireplace mantel and overmantel large proportions, double turned columns 1730mm wide x 2660mm high $1900

Ex Adelaide Railway station light 350 mm diameter ,230 mm high, suits 150 mm gallery, $ 95

ON HOLD ex Adelaide Railway Station original milk glass / white shades, type in institution buildings 350mm diam 230mm high 150mm gallery , $95

ex Adelaide Railway Station original white glass milk shades 300mm diam 300mm 150mm gallery x 14 available $40 each

Reproduction tile hearth set, deep brown with yellow tulip border pattern w1370 x d456mm $480

Original cast iron belly balustrade, each piece is 820 mm x 240mm at the widest point, 103 pieces available, $75 each

Small decorative cast iron panels, height 420 x width 145mm, 49 available, $45 each

Victorian era fireplace tiles, water lilies design, deep grey green on white, very good condition, 4 tiles available $88 per pair WS

Large Pair of Bronze Push Plates, 505 mm long x 82 mm wide $165 the pair

Fireplace replacement parts available, 100s of different original makes available. sample cast iron fireplace insert dampers/flaps pictured.

Victorian fireplace tile panels, original tiles and arrangement, some historical repairs $170 SET 118

detail of Original tubeline picture tiles

Extremely rare Belgium black marble fireplace mantle with French Rouge Griotte red and white marble full freestanding pillars and raised domes in breastplate. Includes fully restored, cast iron early Victorian fireplace insert and tiles. Contact Peter for pricing and more information

Extremely rare Belgium black marble fireplace mantle with French Rouge Griotte red and white marble full freestanding pillars and raised domes in breastplate. Top shelf width 1907 x depth 350mm, opening width 962 x 964mm. Includes fully restored, cast iron early Victorian fireplace insert and tiles. Contact Peter for pricing and more information

Original moulded majolica tiles, unusual royal blue glaze with stylised yellow flower, two panel fireplace set $195 OTB 86

Detail of shade with illumination, ceiling mounted lights with modern electronics and hand blown glass shades , 400 mm diameter x 200 mm drop , $125 each, 20 available

SOLD Original Art Nouveau Stella foundry, No.213 cast iron fireplace insert, fully restored, w 965 x h 970mm $575

Back door in frame , with carpenter style rim lock , 685 mm x 2010 mm , $ 525