{"product_id":"tulip-style-dining-set-made-by-sea-craft","title":"Tulip Style Dining set | Made by Sea Craft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-40\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:7bf95e6a-fb7d-40f9-9e62-ee49ac0ed4c5-19\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"fd0eb30d-ca89-49c1-8772-a8b9fda8efea\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:736e678a-f46d-4f5d-b137-29d5e982f5c3-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"91202928-d2ad-451d-b4e2-a13145598ed4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eSea Craft Pedestal Dining Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"36\"\u003eSprings, Transvaal\u003cbr data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eCirca 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eA striking vintage pedestal dining set produced by Sea Craft of Springs, a manufacturer based on the East Rand during a period when South African factories were actively interpreting the bold modernist furniture trends emerging from Europe and America. While detailed archival records of Sea Craft are scarce, surviving labels\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e, such as the one on this set, confirm its production in Springs, Transvaal, an industrial hub known in the mid-twentieth\u003c\/span\u003e century for its plastics, metalwork, and furniture manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eThis set reflects the Space Age design language of the late 1960s and early 1970s, when sculptural pedestal furniture became synonymous with futuristic interiors. The table features a circular top supported by a single round pedestal base, creating the visual effect of the surface floating above the floor while maximizing legroom around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eComplementing the table are four matching chairs with moulded shells and distinctive four-star pedestal bases, a design that echoes the experimental forms of the era while providing stability and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eThe flowing lines and seamless construction capture the optimism of the period, when new materials and manufacturing techniques allowed furniture to move away from traditional joinery toward more sculptural, organic silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eOriginally produced in a vibrant orange, typical of 1970s interiors (which was unfortunately badly deteriorated), the set has since been refinished in white, giving it a fresh contemporary presence while still honouring its vintage origins. The monochrome finish highlights the elegant curves and architectural simplicity of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eWhile the precise design lineage of Sea Craft furniture cannot be definitively documented today, pieces such as this illustrate how South African manufacturers interpreted the influential pedestal and moulded furniture movements of the time, bringing modernist design into local homes during a dynamic period of industrial and aesthetic experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2264\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA characterful and visually sculptural dining or under Patio outdoor set that bridges vintage modern design and contemporary interior styling, equally suited to modern spaces seeking a touch of retro futurism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2264\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"460\" data-start=\"152\"\u003eBecause the set had suffered significant damage over the years, with the original finish extensively cracked and likely sun-damaged, it required extensive restoration work before refinishing. Structural areas were repaired where necessary, and the entire set was subsequently resprayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eDue to the nature of these repairs, traces of the underlying restoration are visible, presenting as slight surface undulations, small bumps, or faint marks beneath the finish. These are a result of the repair and preparation process required to stabilise and restore the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"746\"\u003eThe set now presents beautifully and is in great restored condition, though visible signs from past wear, repairs, and sanding \u0026amp; edge grazings over the years remain, which form part of the piece’s vintage history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"746\"\u003eTip: For added protection and longevity, simply cut a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eround glass top to size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTable: 1m Diameter x 72.5 cm H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChairs: 44.5 cm D (Seat) x 86 cm H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eShipping Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eIf you are purchasing an item and you are based in Cape Town, Durban, or any area outside Gauteng, please select the 'LOCAL PICK-UP' option at check-out and \u003cu\u003edo not\u003c\/u\u003e choose a shipment option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlease be aware that we cannot reserve any items until transportation or shipping arrangements have been finalized. Therefore, it is important to purchase the item and proceed with the checkout process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eAfter your purchase is complete, you are welcome to arrange your own method of transport. If you require our assistance, we can help you obtain a shipping quote based on the dimensions \u0026amp; volumetric weight of the item(s) you have bought. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlease email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:shop@retrend.co.za\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshop@retrend.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e so we can provide cost estimates for shipping to your area from our preferred suppliers. For more detailed information, please refer to our shipping policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eNote\/Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eOur images form part of the item\/s description. Although every effort is made to refurbish our furniture to represent its original state best, it must be noted that most of the items we source date from the 1950s to the late 1970s. For this reason, and although restored, signs of their vintage condition \u0026amp; age might still be visible. We will normally point out any visible\/notable concerns. Take note of all photos or view the item in-store before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eTransport \u0026amp; Handling Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eAll items are carefully wrapped and prepared for transport by us (not the courier) to ensure safe handling. Once items leave our premises, we cannot take responsibility for their treatment by third-party transporters. We strongly recommend arranging goods-in-transit insurance for comprehensive protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eDue to the fragility of glass, we do not recommend shipping glass items outside of Gauteng.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor the full shipping policy, please refer to our Shipping Policy for more information: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retrend.co.za\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003ehttps:\/\/retrend.co.za\/policies\/shipping-policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"RE-TREND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45254397034683,"sku":"3528","price":1.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/1254\/9962\/files\/3B1BF0A5-33CD-4F85-B8F5-093B5BDAF8F3.jpg?v=1772879507","url":"https:\/\/retrend.co.za\/products\/tulip-style-dining-set-made-by-sea-craft","provider":"RE-TREND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}