1950 model mailbox on column - THE YELLOW BOX
1950 model mailbox on column - THE YELLOW BOX
Description
Description
This column version of the famous 1950 mailbox from La Boîte Jauneoffers a strong and assertive presence, perfect for house entrances, gardens, private driveways or gates. With itsraised structure, she becomes areal architectural element.
Still made in thehistoric foundry of La Poste in Nantes, she combinesretro aesthetics, modern practicality and ecological commitmentthanks to recycled aluminum.
📐Technical characteristics – Box:
◦Dimensions:350 × 508 × 232 mm
◦Weight :9 kg
◦Useful volume:23 dm³
◦Mail slot:235 × 30 mm – PTT approved
◦Fixing:on column included
◦Finishing :primer + glossy polyurethane lacquer (5-year warranty)
◦Lock :stainless steel, PTT Pass compatible, 2 keys provided
◦Background grid:anti-humidity, anti-insect
◦Accessory:name/address/number label holder
📏Technical characteristics – Column:
◦Dimensions:300 × 805 mm
◦Weight :12 kg
◦Fixing:
— Steel threaded rod Ø12 mm
— Screws + octopus for ground anchoring
◦Material :painted aluminum, glossy finish
🎨Design & adaptation:
✔ Available in 7 colors
✔ Customizable model
✔ Perfect for detached houses, properties with driveways or gardens
🇫🇷100% French manufacturing:
✔ Box and column handmade in Nantes
✔ Zero plastic – recyclable aluminum
✔ Local crafts valued
💡Why we love it:
✔ A strong vintage style, clearly visible from the street
✔ Independent: no need for a wall
✔ Sustainable & eco-friendly design
✔ Architectural element in its own right
The Brand
The Brand
The Yellow Box – French heritage in your garden
The Yellow Box, it is much more than just a mailbox manufacturer: it is atribute to French postal heritage, reinterpreted with elegance, precision and passion. Based in Nantes, this publishing house brings the famous La Poste mailboxes back to life in a handcrafted, high-end version,entirely made in France, in the official foundry of the Post Office.
Each model ishand-cast in aluminum, a 100% recyclable material, made from 30% recycled material. This quality requirement extends to every detail: from the hand-applied paint to the customizable finishes, which make each piece as unique as it is authentic.
True to the heritage of the 50s, La Boîte Jaune mixesretro design and contemporary durability, to create functional, corrosion-resistant and timeless objects. A true French signature, combininghistorical know-how, local productionand respect for the environment.
- Delivery within 5 weeks , neat and tracked
- Box: L35xH50.8xD23.2cm Column: 30x 80.5cm, Introduction window: L23.5xH3cm, and Useful volume: 23dm3
- For an iconic entrance that stands out! Contact us for more customization!
- Handmade in France 100% Aluminum including 30% recycled
- Free delivery on purchases over €350.
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- 100% secure payment
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