Retro CoMO

Heywood-Wakefield.  The seller says there are four pieces for the price, but does not list what pieces there are or what the price is for each.  They are also in rough shape.  But the price doesn’t seem unreasonable for four pieces and the seller is willing to negotiate.

$750 in Harrisburg, Missouri (about twenty miles northwest of Columbia).  Here’s the link: Heywood Wakefield.

Anchor-Hocking Vintage Kitchenware.  There’s something about the brown pyrex color of these that screams 1970s to me.  And I love it!

$5 in someplace near Boonville or Fayette (I’m guessing).  Here’s the link: Anchor Hocking.

White Star Gas Range.  Yellow and looks pretty cool!  I like the doors on the side.  Are they storage?

$250 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage yellow gas stove.

Desk and Chair.  1950s vintage chair and desk.  Looks like it has a nice small footprint.  I love the details like the hairpin legs and handles on the desk, and what looks like a mottled gray color to the vinyl on the chair.  Cute!

$50 in Jeff City.  Here’s the link: Retro desk and chair.

I am home from a weekend out of town!  I got to visit an awesome vintage store in Springfield, Missouri.  I took a bunch of photos and I look forward to posting them with a review later this week.

In the meantime, I’ll round up a few items from local Craigslists from the long weekend.

Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair!  Talk about vintage 1970 style.  It’s a statement to have one of these in your vintage home.

$150 in Lake Ozark (south of Osage Beach).  Here’s the link: Bentwood Rocker (on the Lake of the Ozarks Craigslist).

Vintage Steel Desks.  The seller has several of these and a bunch of industrial metal filing cabinets.

$50 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Metal Office Desk.  (And here’s a link to the post about the filing cabinets.)

Flexsteel Rocker Recliners.  We’re all about the 1970s today at Retro CoMO!  These would warm up your home this fall with the comfortable rocking/reclining action and the burnt orange color.  I can’t tell what shape the upholstery is in, but it doesn’t look like it’s ripped up.

$20 in West Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Flexsteel Rockers/Recliners.

Vintage Hutch/Display Cabinet.  Perfect for your dining room to display your collection of vintage Pyrex.  Looks like it is in nice condition, maple wood, with handles intact.  Are the door handles star-shaped?  I can’t quite tell and wish that Craigslist photography would improve overall.

$75 in New Bloomfield.  Here’s the link: Display Cabinet.

Vintage Chair.  This one looks like it needs some love.  That armrest is not actually attached to the chair (the guy is holding it on) and the upholstery needs to be redone, but I bet it would not be too difficult to reupholster this yourself since it has straight edges, more or less.  But what do I know?  I am very good about telling you about all these projects that you could do, and very bad about doing them myself.  It’s the enabler in me.  Still, it’s only $15.

$15 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Chair.

It’s been a slow news week at Retro CoMO!  But here are a couple of items from Craigslist that caught my eye.

Vanity chair with Art Deco/Modern style.  $20 in Hallsville.

Here’s the link: Vintage Vanity Chair.

Tool Cabinet.  68 drawers!  I love these.  They’re always a little pricey, and I can’t imagine having to move one, but the drawers with the labels!  Oh, awesome.  $200 in Martinsburg.

Here’s the link: Tool Storage Cabinet.

Pink Ripple dishes.  Wow, that is a pretty amazing set.  I’m not the kind of girl who’s totally into pink, but I could see loving these dishes.  A full set of 8 plates, tea cups, saucers, and bowls.  $100 in Columbia (which, after a review of eBay auctions, might be a little pricey).

Here’s the link: Hazel Atlas Dishes.

On Fridays, I’m going to do a round-up of stuff from the St. Louis & Kansas City Craigslist postings from the last day or two.  Columbia is just two hours from either of these large cities, both of which have a lot to offer as far as mid-century furnishings.  I’ve been debating whether to regularly scour these listings or not, but I think I’ve determined to only do this on Fridays, because what better way to spend your weekend than in the car on an impromptu road trip to pick up something great?

What up, Kansas City?

This Danish Modern side chair is $65 and looks like it’s in good condition.

Vintage 1950s steel desk for $50 in Olathe.  I love the tiered design!

I’m loving this bright yellow chair with its nice lines.  $75 in Independence.

A vintage Steelcase-style desk chair.  The seller lists it as 80s-style, but it’s based on a 60s Knoll design.  I’m not sure if it’s missing an armrest on its right arm or if it’s just a trick of the light/bad photo, but hey, $10!

I saw a couple of chrome tables like this one today.  This is $100, which is about average price for a vintage 50s Formica-topped chrome kitchen table in our area.  Looks like it’s in nice condition.  I would hold out for one with matching vinyl chairs- they’re much harder to find, especially if the seats & backs aren’t ripped up.  I’ve seen a few this summer on Craigslist in Columbia, so maybe keep an eye out.  Or I’ll do it for you!