Retro CoMO

Take a road trip on this pretty fall weekend, and get something new and cool in Kansas City.

Tiered End Tables.

$25 in South Kansas City.  Here’s the link: 1950’s Retro Blonde End Tables.

Black Cattail Lamp.  Has a problem with the switch, so it might not work correctly.

$10 in Prairie Village.  Here’s the link: Retro 1950s Cattail Table Lamp.

Orange Leather Rocker.  Delivery is available.

$70 in Overland Park.  Here’s the link: Orange Leather Rocker.

Floor Lamp.  That’s a pretty cool looking fiberglass shade.  I don’t know if it’s working or not.

$25 in South Kansas City.  Here’s the link: Electric Lamp.

Iroquois Dishes.  I like this style and I think it might be a good price even though it’s not complete and some of the dishes have cracks.

$15 in Overland Park.  Here’s the link: Everyday Dishes.

Small Steel Desk.  You don’t have to get a full-sized tanker desk to have the industrial style.  This would probably be great in a kitchen or entryway.

$25 in Basehor.  Here’s the link: Small Steel Desk.

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.

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!