Retro CoMO

Hope you had a great 4th of July weekend!  I love summer holidays.

Wood Dresser.  I am a little torn on this one.  The way the flash catches the wood, it looks like cheap veneer.  But the tapered legs tell a different tale, and the shape otherwise looks vintage.  The price might be worth a look in person to see if it’s just a bad photo.

$25 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Dresser.

Retro Table and Chairs.  Looks like four chairs, but it’s hard to tell the condition.  I think this is the type of formica table where the leaf is attached underneath.  Might be a good price if everything is in nice shape.

$99 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Retro Table & Chairs.

Old Pepsi Machine.  The seller is delightfully mum on the details, like a price or whether it’s in working condition, but he did upload several photos, so I’m linking it.  I like the sign on the side that reminds us to “Be sociable- Have a PEPSI”.  Nice.  I like old pop machines (and that’s what we call it here).

In Moberly.  Here’s the link: Old Pepsi Machine.

Vintage Electric Fans.  I’m all about the electric fans and pop machines these days.  Two electric fans, neither are working.  The larger one is a GE and for sale at $30.  Smaller is Chicago Electric Mfg Co, price $15.  Honestly, those are pretty high prices for nonworking fans in [what looks like] rusty condition.  But maybe you just want it for display and you want that rusty, weathered look.  That’s on you, friend.  Go for it.

$45 for both in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Electric Fans.

Vintage Coca-Cola Machine.  This one is newer than the Pepsi.  I want to say it’s from the 1980s.  The seller says the lights work and it gets very cold, but does not actually say that it works if you drop a coin in.  He does say that the key is included.

$400 in Mokane.  Here’s the link: Vintage Coca-Cola Machine.

4-Drawer Dresser.  Real wood, says the seller, and it is real wood underneath that veneer.  This looks to me like it was made in the late 1940s or early 1950s, more streamlined art deco than vintage modern.  I could be wrong.  I like the shape and condition overall.  Compare the veneer to the dresser I posted above- this looks better and more vintage-y, but the legs on the top one are more interesting.

$30 in Moberly.  Here’s the link: 4-Drawer Dresser.

I am home again!  June was a really crazy month, but it was almost entirely wonderful.  I spent the first half of it on a trip through Montana and Wyoming to the Yellowstone National Park area, indulging in my photography obsession.  (You can see me upload pictures as I process them on my Flickr account here.)  I came home and immediately went to a weekend family reunion, after which I returned to work for a few days but was sick with some kind of cold/flu bug that my family was passing around all month while both my work and home computers had to be completely rebuilt (oh so fun).  And then I left for a work trip to Washington, DC, where I attended a conference and then stayed on to see family & friends there.  I literally just returned last night.

Now it is July, and I am ready to be back to a normal life routine.  Part of that is updating this blog with all the great stuff that is available in our area in mid-Missouri.  (We are so lucky to live in this lush, green, beautiful, rolling countryside!)

Thank you for the notes that some of you sent while I was gone!  I really appreciate hearing from you and I’m glad that there are others who love mid-century modernism as much as I do.  I’m sorry if I didn’t respond to your email directly, but June was hectic.  I am glad to be home and feeling healthy, just in time for a three-day holiday weekend!

I won’t depress us by revisiting items that we missed while I was gone, but here’s a roundup of stuff on Craigslist from the past few days.  Take a look!

Old Electric Fans.  The seller set a price of $30, but it is unclear whether that is per item or for the lot.  I would guess that is per item, but that is not a bad deal because I like them.  Seller also has a small vintage box fan.  All of these are in working condition though one has a bad cord (seller does not clarify which one).  And seller is willing to trade for a men’s bicycle.

$30 in Moberly, Missouri.  Here’s the link: Old Electric Fans.

Retro Chair.  I am always on the lookout for a decent swivel rocker in the right color.  This isn’t the one for me, but maybe it is for you!  Can’t beat a swivel rocker if you’re the jittery type that likes to sit (like me!)  Seller says that color is olive green with a little fading on the seat.

$25 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Retro Chair.

1960s Range/Oven.  This is so cool that I can’t even stand it, but the price is insane even for this level of awesomeness.  Still, take a look at the other images to see that the range slides out like a drawer and those are the ovens on top with the glass doors.  The patterns on the glass are amazing, the handle is amazing.  If I had the right kitchen (and $1000 bucks for one vintage appliance), I would snap this up.

$1000 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: 1960 Stove Top/Oven.

Antique Pedal Car.  So cute, so vintage modern!  Love it.  Seller reports that it is in very good condition.

$195 in Jefferson City, Missouri.  Here’s the link: Antique Pedal Car.

Vintage General Television.  The only full size picture is a little hard to see, but it looks like the seller has removed the screen and placed it on top of the wood case, so this is obviously not in working order and might need a lot of cleanup.  But the price isn’t terrible and maybe you’d like the challenge?  It would be fun to have!

$50 OBO in Otterville, Missouri (about an hour southwest of Columbia, near Sedalia).  Here’s the link: Vintage General Television.

Retro Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs.  This set looks a little rough.  The vinyl on the chairs looks like it might be dingy and torn, but the table is intact with a leaf.  If you wanted to have an upholstery project for the summer, you could end up with a good deal here.

$40 in North Columbia.  Here’s the link: Retro Table & 4 Chairs.

Coronamatic Typewriter.  Wonderful condition!  I have a blue vintage typewriter that was my mother’s, and I’ve been hauling it around for the past fifteen years.  It finally has a good spot in my vintage home!

$45 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Coronamatic Typewriter.

Desk.  I like this desk- I think there’s something going on with the inlaid wood pattern on the drawers, and it has tapered legs.  Seller says it’s solid wood with a laminate top.  I have a similar shaped desk in my living room with a laminate top, but I got Brady Glass to cut a piece of beveled glass for the top of it, and you can’t tell it’s laminate with that.

$40 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Desk.

Vintage Coke Machine.  Seller says it works and it is from 1960.  Takes bottles from 8 oz to 16 oz.  Rock on, then.

$500 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Coke Machine.

Retro Swag Lamp.  Plastic or fiberglass globe with wood ‘petals’.  Definitely 60s era.  I can just imagine this in an entryway or kitchen nook.  It would be pretty cool!

$60 in Laurie (Lake of the Ozarks area).  Here’s the link: Retro Swag Lamp.

Caned Wicker Hanging Lamp.  Another one for the kitchen nook!  I love these caned dome lamps- I think it goes back to childhood in the 70s.  Or, well, childhood in the remnants of 70s decor, anyway.

$5 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Caned Wicker Hanging Lamp.

Vintage Pagholz Chairs.  Seller says they were made in West Germany in the 1960s, though they look like they’ve at least been refinished.

$90 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pagholz Chairs.

Retro Pole Lamp (same seller as bed below).  I assume this is vintage, though looking closer at those globe lights, I am not sure.

$20 in North Columbia.  Here’s the link: Retro Pole Lamp.

Vintage Metal Bed.  Full-size bed dating from 1940s.  Seller says it’s metal, so I don’t know what the woodgrain is.  I liked the shape, so I’m including it here.

$50 in North Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Metal Bed.

Check out this barber chair with the molded plywood.  It reminds me of the classic Eames lounge chair design.  I’m sure it’s not a coincidence.  While I’m not sure it’s of much practical use, unless you like to cut other people’s hair in your house on a regular basis, and it probably weighs three tons, it’s pretty cool and it would look really neat in a corner of your house.  If you have a spare corner for something like this, anyway.

$100 OBO in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Barber Chair.

(Not the first vintage barber chair that I’ve posted!)

Bentwood Rocker.  A little pricey.  The seller is aware of what these go for on eBay but not willing to ship.  But it looks like it’s nice shape and I like these rockers.

$200 at Lake of the Ozarks.  Here’s the link: Rocker.

Wood Desk.  Another thing that is a little pricier than I would think, but these are usually solid desks, and this one looks like it is in good shape.

$100 in Eugene (about 20 minutes southwest of Jefferson City).  Here’s the link: School desk.

Slipper Chair.  Needs to be reupholstered, but I like the tapered legs.  If you chose a really bright modern patterned fabric, or even a solid-color boucle, and if you left the skirt off, it would be a cute addition to a bedroom or a nice chair for a corner in the house.

$15 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Antique Chair.

Vintage Pyrex.  I believe this is the Butterprint pattern in blue.  The seller says that one dish has a chip, but the two smaller dishes are complete with lids.

$10 in Moberly (about 30 minutes north of Columbia).  Here’s the link: Pyrex Refrigerator Dishes.

Metal Rocking Lawn Chair.  Needs some paint, and then it’s perfect for your patio.

$20 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Rocking Metal Lawn Chair.

I love these chairs!

The seller emailed me with bigger pictures for this table & chair set that he posted on Craigslist, so I’ve uploaded them here.  He is pretty specific with details in the ad, and he is open to offers.

$120 for the set.  Here’s the link: Chromcraft ’69 Table and Chairs.

Danish Dining Set.  Complete set includes table with 3 leaves (and protective pads for the top), 6 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, hutch, and buffet.  Probably very nice condition.  The price still seems a little high, though.  More pictures on the ad.

$500 in Boonville.  Here’s the link: Complete dining set.

Modern Executive Desk.  This looks enormous, and unless it comes apart, it will probably be a real pain to move it.  But it sure looks cool from what I can tell in the pictures.  It would probably fit well in your office along one wall, and I’m sure it could handle both computer and television.  Or, you know, you could actually use it as a desk.  Plus the price is awesome.

$20 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Large Solid Oak Heavy Desk.

Blue Chair.  I like this one a lot, and I almost considered calling about it for my own house, but I don’t think the color will work for me.  I love the lines, though, and the seller says that it’s in perfect condition.

$20 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Blue Chair.

Vintage Couch.  More of that gold/green!  Seller doesn’t list condition.

$50 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Couch.

Everyone must be spring cleaning!  A whole lot of neat vintage stuff appeared on Craigslist over the weekend.

Heywood Wakefield Dresser with mirror.  The seller emailed me personally so I am listing this one at the top.  Good condition.

$500 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Heywood Wakefield dresser.

Kitchen Table and 4 Chairs.  We see a lot of vintage Formica tables on Craigslist, and this is an earlier example of the style.  I’ve seen this type before, but rarely in red!  And it comes with four vinyl/chrome chairs.  The seller says that three of the chairs are in perfect shape and one is not, but that might work for you if you want to put this table up against a wall in your kitchen!

$100 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Retro Dinette Table.

Swivel Chair.  Wow!  What style!  I love that tulip/Eames base.  I am certain that this has been reupholstered, but I think it looks pretty good.  Seller says the chair was made in Switzerland.

$65 in Southwest Columbia.  Here’s the link: Euro Swivel Chair.

White Danish Chair.  This one is pretty stylish too.  Check out the link for the other picture- I decided to highlight the fabric rather than the shape, but both look like they’re in excellent condition.  Cream vinyl fabric, no major damage.

$25 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Retro Chair from 60s.

Student Desk.  A bit scratched up, but it has a nice shape.  My grandparents had some school desks in the basement, and we loved playing at them when we were little.

$10 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Student Desk.

Orange Chair.  Somewhere between vintage modern and pub style.

$30 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Funky Orange Chair.

Yellow Bar Chair.  Yellow vinyl and white metal.  A little pricey compared to today’s other offerings, but honestly I think a lot of the other stuff above is priced way too low!

$70 (no location listed).  Here’s the link: Vintage Mod Yellow Chair.

Vintage Dentist’s Chair in gold vinyl with wood arms.  The hydraulics work.  I love it, but it would weigh a ton and it probably would not be very comfortable in front of the TV.

$95 in California, Missouri (about twenty minutes west of Jefferson City).  Here’s the link: Dentist Chair.