Retro CoMO

I know, I know.  I’ve been neglecting this blog.  Who knows what we’ve missed in the past few weeks?  But I will try to make up for it with this extra-long post and get back into things as we move into holiday season.

Complete Danish Dining Room Set.  Includes 8 chairs, a breakfront (hutch), buffet with glass on top, and a table with three leaves and protective covers.  Nice, and just in time for the holidays.  I like the detail on the back of the chairs.

$500 in Boonville.  Here’s the link: Complete Dining Room Set.

Vintage 50s Hotpoint Fridge.  In working condition.

$200 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Vintage 50′s Hotpoint Fridge.

1950s Frigidaire Electric Stove.  Working condition.

$300 in Perry, Missouri.  Here’s the link: 1950s Frigidaire Electric Stove.

Formica Table.  Chrome and formica kitchen table with leaf included.  Seller says it’s in excellent condition.

$45 in Sturgeon (20 minutes north of Columbia).  Here’s the link: 50′s Dining Table.

Danish Chairs.  Burnt orange fabric with minor wear and tear, says the seller.  You could have these reupholstered.  You could even do it yourself if you were so inclined.  I like the legs and the tufting.  Seller says that they swivel and rock.

$50 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Burnt Orange Swivel Rockers.

Wicker Fan Chair.  I love these, but the evidence of my love is well-documented.

$25 in Centralia (about 20 minutes northeast of Columbia).  Here’s the link: High Back Wicker Chair.

Three Piece Rattan Settee.  I really like this.  Made in the Philippines in the late 1940s with woven seat, nice condition.  No cushions, but they should not be too expensive to replace.

$95 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: 1940s Rattan Set.

Ashtray Stands.  The seller has a couple more in the ad, but these I liked.  $30 for the chrome one and $25 for the brown ceramic with the wire frame.

In Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Vintage Ashtray Stands.

AMI Jukebox.  Good condition and works.  Plays 78 RPM records.  Weighs 238 lbs.

$800 in Moberly (30 minutes north of Columbia).  Here’s the link: AMI Jukebox.

Bell & Howard AutoLoad 8mm Projector.  The ad does not say if it works.

$25 in Boonville.  Here’s the link: Bell & Howell Movie Projector.

Four Mid-Century Chairs.  Black leather seats and backs, and the seller says they’re in excellent shape.  The price still seems a bit high to me.

$325 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Four mid-century Danish chairs.

Vintage Fan.  One of the small Jack Frost brand electric fans.  It works, but could use a cleaning.  Looks like a great deal!

$8 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage Fan.

Tabletop Hair Dryer.  Lady Sunbeam brand, very vintage but useful for creating retro hairstyles in time for Halloween or holiday parties.  You know you’re going all Mad Men again this year- admit it.  This works and is in good shape, but the price is a little high.  Seller is willing to negotiate.

$100 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Lady Sunbeam Hair Dryer.

Doctor Scale.  Healthometer brand.  Works, of course.  Could it not work?  I am sure it’s possible, but these are built to last.  I like this in combination with the below.

$100 in Centralia (about 30 minutes northeast of Columbia).  Here’s the link: Vintage Doctor’s Scale.

Physician’s Chair and Ottoman.  There’s a bit of a vintage industrial theme in this post.  Reclining chair and matching ottoman.  I like the style and it looks like it would clean up pretty well.  Nice even if you aren’t in the mode of outfitting a retro doctor’s office!  Which you should be, but whatever.

$75 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Physician’s Chair and Ottoman.

Dresser Set.  Danish style with tapered legs.

$400 in North Columbia.  Here’s the link: 2 Dressers.

Freestanding Fireplace.  I’ve posted this one before, but they’ve lowered the price on it.  This is a good deal, and it’s that time of year!

$150 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Fireplace.

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.

Pink Formica Table and 4 Chairs.  Pink!  I’m not the kind of girl who buys everything in pink, but when it comes to vintage stuff, pink is perfect.  I love these!  Look at the detail on the chairs and how the mottled fabric color matches the top of the table.  The seller says the table is in good condition, but the chairs need some minor repairs.  Love it!  I love those hairpin legs, too.  Just love all around for this set.

$150 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Pink Formica Table and 4 Chairs.

Wurlitzer Model 3000 Jukebox.  Oh, we all want a jukebox, right?  The seller says it’s in excellent condition and that you can choose 500 records out of their collection of 1000 45 RPM records to go with this jukebox at the asking price.  But then you have to move it yourself.

$1500 in Mexico, Missouri.  Here’s the link: 1960s Wurlitzer Model 3000 Jukebox.

Vintage GE Electric Oven/Range.  Working condition but needs a power cord.  Hmm.

$50 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Vintage GE Electric Stove/Range.

Vintage 50′s Hotpoint Fridge.  Working condition with no seal issues.  Has all the original pieces- shelves, racks, etc.

$200 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Vintage 50′s Hotpoint Fridge.

Retro Vintage Yellow Vinyl Chair.  I think we’ve seen this one before, but if not, you could have a set (if you bought the other one).  Or you get a second chance on a yellow vinyl chair!  You know I love that yellow vinyl.  (Sigh, yellow vinyl bar!)

$80 (no location listed).  Here’s the link: Retro Vintage Yellow Vinyl Chair.

Remember when I wrote about the building at 1002 Locust in Columbia?

And how I said that I feared that someone would someday knock it down?

They’re doing it.  They’re currently gutting it and it’s going to be demolished in the next few days.

I am pretty sad.  I walk by it twice a day, every day, but I’m going to have to alter my route so I don’t have to see the destruction.  It seems like such a waste of neat and unusual architecture.

It was less than a year ago that I wrote that original post.  I’m glad I took some pictures before they started ripping things up.

Jens Risom Desk.  Beautiful walnut desk in a classic design.  I’m sure this has already been snapped up, but what a nice piece!

$600 in Osage Beach (Lake of the Ozarks Craigslist).  Here’s the link: Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Desk.

Freestanding Fireplace.  This is real vintage modern style, designed by Wendell Lovett with a dark reddish orange enamel.  I love these!  The seller says that the fake logs work, but is not sure if the heater works.

$250 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Fireplace.

National Vending Machine.  In working condition and has light!  How cool is this?  I want it.

$225 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: National Vending Machine.

Vintage Dentist Chair.  This isn’t the first one of these that I’ve posted.  You know I love vintage dentist and barber chairs.  Fully operational, too.  It will be hard to move and takes up a lot of space, but it’s still really cool.

$250 in Ashland.  Here’s the link: Vintage Dental Chair.

Tiered End Table.  Nice tapered legs and shape, and I think the tiers make for a lovely and practical design.

$15 in Jefferson City.  Here’s the link: Solid wood coffee table.

Philco Stereo Console.  Seller says that the turntable works but isn’t sure about the radio.  I like the style of this one- the top is mostly solid and the stereo is accessed through the front rather than the top.

$25 in Vienna (40 minutes south of Jefferson City).  Here’s the link: Vintage Philco Stereo.

Tiered End Tables.  Nice clean style with tapered legs, but it’s hard to tell the condition.

$10 each or $15 together in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Vintage End Tables.

Loveseat Set.  This looks like one couch, but it’s actually two pieces.  Both are pull-out sofas.  The fabric is swell, but it’s hard to tell the condition or what the actual style is like.  You’ll have to push for more pictures or go see it yourself.

$100 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: (COUCH) Very Nice Vintage.

Heywood Wakefield Bamboo Set.  Includes couch, two chairs, coffee table, side table, lamp, and ashtray holder, though I would check on those because I do not think that Heywood Wakefield made lamps or ashtray holders, and I think this price is high.  I am not a HeyWake nut, though, so I don’t really know.  The upholstery is all matching vintage barkcloth.

$1500 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Heywood Wakefield Set.

Pepsi Sign.  This gets into the gray area of what is vintage and what is not, but I don’t care what you say.  It’s my blog and I’ll do what I want!  It reminds me of arcade games and pizza and sodas with shaved ice, and now I want one of these signs for myself.  I would put it up in my kitchen.

$40 in Sedalia.  Here’s the link: Pepsi Sign.

Stereo Console.  Walnut cabinet with radio, turntable, and 8-track.

$150 OBO in Rolla (about 1.5 hours southeast of Columbia; Lake of the Ozarks Craigslist).  Here’s the link: Stereo Console.

Adjustable Stools.  Originally used in a dentist’s office.  They don’t exactly match, but that’s ok.  I like the industrial look and think they would make great barstools if you had a really masculine vintage minimalist thing going on already.

$35 each OBO in Kirksville (about 1.5 hours north of Columbia; Kirksville Craigslist).  Here’s the link: High Quality Computer Chairs/Stools.

Vintage Desk.  I like this desk.  It looks a lot like the one I have at my house.  Nice Danish styling and tapered legs.  Useful but decorative.  Seller says it’s wooden and in fine condition, but I am sure that is veneer.  Mine cleaned up really nicely with Restor-A-Finish.  (I am not paid by Restor-A-Finish, but I am willing to sell out.)  The top of my desk is not even wood veneer, so I bought some glass for the top, which camouflages it nicely while providing some protection.  It was cheap and worth it.

$30 in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Wooden Desk.

Postal Sorting Table.  This is the kind of thing I love to see on Craigslist.  Who would not want this in their house?  Sure, it weighs 400 lbs, would take up my entire living room, and I have no practical use for it at all.  What is your point, exactly?  I want it.  It was just removed from service at the Armstrong, Missouri Post Office and was made in 1956.

$300 OBO in Moberly (30 minutes north of Columbia).  Here’s the link: Postal Sorting Table.

Matching Lamps.  These have a sort of newish look to them, but I’m reading the details and I think they are vintage.  I like the shade.  It looks vintage as well.  They would be great bedside lamps, don’t you think?  Seller says they’re in excellent condition.

$30 for both in Columbia.  Here’s the link: Matching Deco Lamps.

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.