Retro CoMO

Knotty Pine Bedroom Set.  The pieces are listed separately, which seems like a lot of work for what is clearly a set.  There’s a dresser with a mirror and a tallboy bureau as well as a king-size headboard.  Purchased in 1956.  I like the 1950s vintage knotty pine thing overall, and this set is nice with the detail and the legs.  Very cool.

$250 each for the dressers and $30 for the headboard in Jefferson City, Missouri.  Links are here: Lowboy dresser, Highboy dresser, and Headboard.

Vintage Chairs.  The seller has two listings for these- the vinyl and chrome ones in one post, and the modern 60s chairs in another post (two are pictured, and there are five total).  You should call about the pricing.

In Columbia.  Here are the links: Vinyl/Chrome chairs and 60s Modern Chairs.

Emerson Electric Fan.  Works, could be restored.  I think the price is high.

$100 in Rolla, Missouri.  Here’s the link: Antique Fan 1949.

MU Big 8 Conference Clock.  I like vintage Mizzou stuff.  This is a wind-up alarm clock, though the wind-up part isn’t working.  Needs some repairs, but cute if you’re not actually interested in relying on it to get you up in the mornings.  Seller is willing to ship.

$20 in Chillicothe, Missouri (northwest of Columbia, about 2.5 hours).  Here’s the link: MU Clock.

Dresser Set. I love these!  The shape, the style, the condition- it’s all awesome.  Perfect Danish modern.  And they’ll hold a lot of clothes.  You’ll wish you had a mirror over the lowboy, but it doesn’t need to match.  Go creative and hang a bunch of hand mirrors above it in a pattern.

$250 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Bedroom Set- 2 Dressers.

Bar Stools. There are three of them with the chrome and the white vinyl seats.  The vinyl appears to be in good shape and you can’t beat this price.  I like the detail in the seat backs.  These would fit with a lot of different kinds of decor.

All 3 for $15 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Bar Stools.

Vintage Exercise Bicycles.  They’re cheap and I bet they have a smaller footprint than the newer ones.  I like the vintage style of them (especially the one with the big leather seat- I don’t know why) and I like the color.  They’ll work just as well as the new ones!

$30 in Kirksville, Missouri (Kirksville Craigslist).  Here’s the link: Vintage Exercise Bikes.

Kroehler Dresser.  Vintage blond wood lowboy dresser.  Seller lists the dimensions and says it is in good condition.  I like this style.  This is another credenza-y one that could be used as a TV stand without looking like it came out of your bedroom.  Or put your TV on top of it in your bedroom.  The possibilities are limitless.

$30 in Moberly (30 minutes north of Columbia).  Here’s the link: 8 Drawer Kroehler Dresser.

Dresser.  This looks similar to the credenza that I bought to use as a TV stand and media cabinet.  I love it.  I paid a lot more than this, though.  This one looks like it’s in good shape.  I love the detail of the drawer pulls, and that it doesn’t look too much like bedroom furniture.  You could certainly use it for bedroom furniture, though.  Seller is offering delivery if you’re near the MU campus.

$40 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Brown dresser.

Bedroom Set.  I like this style with those feet and the wood design.  I’m not clear about the condition of these, but it’s nice to get a set like this.  Includes one nightstand, a vanity with mirror, and a chest of drawers.

$200 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Chest of Drawers, Vanity and Nightstand.

Dresser.  Another dresser!  But more tapered feet and a little bit of pattern going on there.  I like it.  It’s probably been painted.  You could keep it, repaint it, or strip it down and see what’s under there.

$75 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Dresser.

Green Vintage Chair.  Looks like a nice vintage modern club chair.  I like the color and the design on the vinyl (I’m guessing that’s vinyl).  The price is nice too.

$60 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Green Vintage Chair.

Heywood Wakefield Bedroom Suite.  Seller says that the dresser is in mint condition and the other pieces need some work.  A dresser, vanity (without mirror), headboard (looks like a twin size), and an end table are included, which means this is actually a reasonable deal.  Except that I am not convinced that that little end table/nightstand is true HeyWake.  I am searching for it and no dice so far.

$850 in Harrisburg (about forty-five minutes northwest of Columbia).  Here’s the link: Art Deco 4 pieces Bedroom Suite.

Couch.  This looks vintage to me with that tufting in the back, and the seller says it is in good condition with no rips or stains or smells.  But it looks like there is some wear.  I like it, but of course this is the only photo provided.  It might not be that great from another angle.  Check it out in person.

$30 in Mexico, Missouri (about forty-five minutes northeast of Columbia).  Here’s the link: Couch.

Dinette Set.  The seller calls it a Brady Bunch dinette set.  I agree!  I love that fabric.  I also love yellow.  I have documented my love of yellow throughout this site.  Despite the yellow, the price seems pretty high.  But the seller says the chairs are in near-mint condition with no rips or tears, which is great.  That tabletop looks nice too.  Your call.

$200 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Brady Bunch Dinette Set.

Dresser.  It comes with a big mirror.  I can’t tell what kind of drawer pulls those are, but I like the legs.  The wood looks like it’s in good condition.

$125 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Retro 60′s Dresser.

Chaise Lounge.  This looks like it’s in really nice condition, so much so that I wondered if it was even vintage, but then I think they don’t make these anymore, especially with the little wheels on the bottom.  But it’s cool, isn’t it?  I love the red.  I wish I had a reason to own this.

$145 in Glasgow (about 1 hour northwest of Columbia).  Here’s the link: Chaise Lounge.

Old Coke Machine.  Lights work, gets cold, but needs a new door lock.  My brother apparently just inherited one of these.  I am a little jealous, but not enough to go find one of my own.

$300 in Linn (about 1 hour southeast of Columbia).  Here’s the link: Old Coke Vending Machine.

Console Stereo.  GE brand console stereo.  The seller says it’s from 1966 and that the radio and turntable both work, but that there’s some water damage on top of the cabinet.  I wonder how far some Restor-A-Finish would go?  Hmm.

$40 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Antique Console Stereo.

Heywood-Wakefield Desk.  Don’t cry.  Please don’t cry.  I know, someone painted a Heywood-Wakefield desk.  Not just painted, but PAINTED.  My mother would refer to this color as Thunder Blue.  A lot of atrocities are committed with Thunder Blue paint, I have to say.  Seller says you can strip it.  You can strip it, but at this price it’s not much of a deal.  Unless you’re handy like that, and you don’t cry easily.

$350 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Heywood Wakefield Antique Wooden Desk.

Waterfall Bedroom Set.  I know these aren’t really modern at all, but art deco-ish, but I have a thing for them.  Something about the giant round mirrors seems so glamorous.  Includes vanity, dresser, and bed frame.  I assume the bench as well?  You better ask.

$250 in Carrollton.  Here’s the link: Bedroom set.

Wicker Fan Chair.  This is a deal!  If you buy this, you must send me a picture of you posing in it in a pink floaty organza dress and floppy hat.  I expect it!  Later it will be a good place for you to drape clothes and pile shoes.

$7 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Wicker Chair.

Retro Dining Set.  Blond retro drop leaf table with six chairs, two piece hutch, and lighted dry bar.  Seller says it’s in great shape.  I love the style.  I want a dry bar.  Don’t we all?

$595 in Perry, Missouri (north of Mexico, about 1.5 hours from Columbia).  Here’s the link: Retro Dining Set.

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.

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.

Bedroom Set.  It looks like a Danish modern set, and the price sounds good if that’s the case.  Dresser, mirror, chest, headboard & footboard.

$175 in Chamois (southeast of Columbia on the other side of the river).  Here’s the link: 4 pc Dark Bedroom Set.

Metal Lawn Chairs.  It looks like they need some attention, and $25 seems high for chairs that will need work.  But these are fetching good prices, so maybe they’re worth it.

$25 in Sturgeon.  Here’s the link: Old Metal Chairs.

Pyrex Pie Plate.  Pink!  I like it!  The price is good and it looks like the seller has a few other pieces.

$12 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: 1950s Pink Pyrex Pie Plate.

Vintage Chest of Drawers.  Good price and the shape is really cool.

$60 (location isn’t specified).

Here’s the link: Vintage Chest of Drawers.