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Carl Ojerstom Design Modernist Tulip Wall Spotlights
3:46 PM PST, 1/26/2015
Pair of Red Dot International Design Award Winning and RARE Carl Ojerstom Design Red FLAMMA Tulip Wall Spotlights Made in the Italy Two Vintage Red Flamma Wall Spotlights designed by award winning designer Carl Öjerstam for IKEA, Made in Italy, the FLAMMA Wall spotlights won the International Red Dot Design Award. They are very hard to find, especially in this solid red colorway. The minimalist and modernist tulip style design is notable because the lamps have a flexible neck - making them useful in an almost infinite variety of settings. Great as over the bed reading lamps, or cool hung as ceiling mount pendants - or they can even work as a cabinet or shelf top mount to light work areas in your office or kitchen or objet d'art in your hutch, bookshelf or etagere. -
Totally Atomic Small Appliances In stock!
10:01 PM PST, 11/23/2014
Lots of fabulous fresh vintage small appliances in stock now - from waffle makers and pizzelle irons to percolators and egg cookers - and there are more to come. Classic US Made brands like Sunbeam, Universal, Farberware - and many more! -
Bubo the Owl Radio is in the house
2:32 PM PST, 10/24/2014
We love this vintage "Midnight Owl Radio" - he is bold, gold & beautiful - made in the 1960s, he is thought to be the inspiration for Ray Harryhausen when he was making the original "Clash of the Titans" movie . According to Hollywood stories, Harryhausen wanted a creature/character to compete with Star Wars' R2-D2. He spotted a friendly owl transistor radio just like this one on someone's desk and loved it - and came up with the character Owl Bubo, a loveable & friendly mechanical owl, sent by the Gods of Olympus to aid Perseus on his quest. This Vintage Japanese Owl Radio is large and in charge - approx. 7" high by 4.75" across, he stands on 2 gold feet and looks out at the world with jeweled ruby eyes that are also his tuning & volume knobs! His body is made up of beautifully detailed and crafted cream colored molded plastic, with gold anodized brushed aluminum wings, horns & beak. He operates with a 9 volt battery (we will include a new battery, not installed). The battery compartment is accessed via his feet! Please see all photos for best idea of style, we have included some items for size reference - this is a good sized radio - he will look AMAZING on your desk and will be sure to be a converstion starter! -
Vintage scarf mania!
8:52 PM PST, 3/30/2013
Spring & Summer 2013 styles are all about vintage scarves - and we've got a great bunch, getting added this weekend. Vera Neumann, Oscar de la Renta, Leslie Fay, Schiaparelli, Glentex, Echo and more - from high fashion to kitsch - in great colorways - teal, red white & blue and delicious paisleys! -
Vintage & Pre-owned Coach
11:56 PM PST, 12/15/2012
Tons of vintage and pre-owned Coach now in store! Fast & Free Priority Shipping, too! -
Going super cheap - Gorgeous vintage LV Bag!
4:16 PM PST, 8/12/2012
This is a Super Special Vintage Louis Vuitton Bag… Okay – I admit it – I have way too many handbags. And I always want to keep the super cool vintage ones that I run into! This LV St. Cloud from the late 60s – early 70s is a great example of a bag I do not want to let go of! It is not only in very nice shape for an LV bag of its age, it is a vintage Louis Vuitton that is very hard to find. Most of the vintage Louis Vuitton bags that we run into were made in America. They are super nice – but this one is nicer – and much rarer.. the inside leather, like most vintage French made LV bags, is in great shape – without the weird peeling and stickiness that we run into with the vintage American Made LV bags. There is patina – and some typical light scuffing – but functionally the leather & the bag are sound! The few minor cosmetic issues could be left as-is – or the bag could be taken to an authorized LV repair genius like Cesar’s in New York City.. with a few tweaks, leather conditioning, scuffs filled in, edge coating refreshed here and there – and the strap replaced with a new one from Louis Vuitton – this would easily be a $2000 handbag, and its value would only continue to increase as it got older! This bag was a one owner bag, so was well cared for – the strap is original, and shows typical wear and some cracking for an LV strap of that age that was used regularly. It still is usable – but with just a simple strap replacement and nothing else – the bag will look even more amazing. We love the original owner’s monogram, this was done in Paris at Louis Vuitton – the little extra edge of LV snootiness that just takes it into the realm of sublime in a vintage handbag! Another rarity is the nickel hardware – not often seen on vintage LV bags – but popular because one wants to be able to match their platinum jewelry, dontcha know :) This gorgeous vintage Louis Vuitton St. Cloud Bag has been authenticated at The Purse Forum. I want to keep it.. but honestly.. I just have too many keepers.. So it is up for auction. The Buy it Now is low for – especially for a still usable (and gorgeous) vintage late 60s – early 70s French made Louis Vuitton Bag But – it may go for even less – so do jump in and bid on this – and spread the word! Off to auction we go…. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300756244856&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Rare Vintage 70s Louis Vuitton Monogram St Cloud Shoulder Bag with Nickle Hardware - Authentic & Rare Rare Vintage 70s Louis Vuitton Monogram St Cloud Shoulder Bag with Nickle Hardware – Authentic & Rare -
Vintage 60s 3 Light Pole Floor Lamp Mid Century Mod & Swanky!
7:20 AM PST, 8/7/2012
Vintage 60s 3 Light Pole Lamp Mid Century Modern Atomic Hollywood Regency DNA zoom Vintage 60s 3 Light Pole Lamp Mid Century Modern Atomic Hollywood Regency DNA Vintage 60s 3 Light Pole Lamp Mid Century Modern Atomic Hollywood Regency DNA Vintage 60s 3 Light Pole Lamp Mid Century Modern Atomic Hollywood Regency DNA Vintage 60s 3 Light Pole Lamp Mid Century Modern Atomic Hollywood Regency DNA Vintage 60s 3 Light Pole Lamp Mid Century Modern Atomic Hollywood Regency DNA VINTAGE 60s MID-CENTURY MODERN / HOLLYWOOD REGENCY ATOMIC DANISH MODERN 3 LIGHT POLE LAMP Super Swanky 60s 3 Light DNA style Pole Lamp Gorgeous Glass Globes - Works Beautifully Marble Table - Brass, Glass & Black Laquered Wood Local pickup encouraged :) Late 60s pole lamp - approx. 5' high - it has 3 lamps, operated via one switch that allows individual control - all on, or turn on 1, 2 of the lights. Very stylish period piece with super sleek vintage screw on glass shades plus sharp atomic lacquered black wood and brass styling details. The pole is decorated with a large DNA inspired sculptural brass swirl that snakes around the pole, lower base has a swoopy 3 pronged modernist ebony black wood detail. This pole lamp also has a table built in - round and solid marble. This lamp looks & works great - it is over 50 years old, and does have some typical vintage wear, the lamp fittings are a little loose in spots, and could use a tightening, there is patina on the brass, some typical use & age related minor scratches & wear with some small pitted spots here and there - cosmetic only & nothing that impacts the structural soundness or functionality of this piece - it could benefit from additional clean-up and polishing, but overall this lamp displays nicely. In good vintage condition, works well & looks amazing as-is, a little extra clean-up would make it even nicer - or refinish/paint/re-wire to customize & make it even more spectacular. Local Pick-up encouraged - contact us to purchase with no shipping charge We also offer Carefully Packed Ground Shipping! (this item is fragile and heavy, and will ship in 2 boxes, may be disassembled for shipping) -
Spring Kitchen Clear out: Vintage Chef Butcher Hunting Knives
5:02 PM PST, 5/22/2012
Blowing out my collection of vintage fixed blade knives, I've had most of my knives since I was a teenager, working in a boutique housewares store in the 70s. My collection includes original walnut handled classic Chicago Cutlery high carbon steel chef knives, hunting knives and butchering knives, also French 4 star "elephant" Sabatier, Swiss VictorInox, Forschner, Wusthof, Henckels and many many more! I definitely do not need all of these knives any more - though I have loved using them over the years - especially the Chicago Cutlery - a true made in America classic that is no longer made here, real beauties that can be handed down for generations. Really good new knives are crazy expensive - and they don't have the beautiful feel and look of these old knives - if you're using cheapie knives from Walmart, Target or the grocery store - you really should buy some of these great classic knives - using them is a joy, your chef skills will go up many notches just from the knife upgrade & you'll never go back to WallyWorld blades! -
Vintage & Preowned Coach Classic Leather on SALE
2:44 PM PST, 4/11/2012
We'll be off for vacation soon and have marked down all of our store items including vintage luggage, train cases, make up cases & briefcases - slim Don Draper Briefcases, cute Pan Am style blue and green train, carry-on and make-up cases -- plus -- Coach! Lots of great vintage and pre-owned and even new old stock Coach! Coach all-leather classics like the Coach Station Bag, the Coach Whitney Willis, Coach Regina, Coach slim pouch, Companion bag, Camera bags - in black, Mahogany Brown, Off white and ivory - perfect for wedding, bridal and prom - and British Tan. All of our Coach bags ship Priority Mail - usually only one day to either coast - and shipping is FREE! Shop now - before we sell out of our most popular vintageand classic Coach leather styles! -
AUCTION! Remington Tight Curls - Item image	 Remington Tight Curls Pageant Spiral Hot Rollers
8:15 PM PST, 2/19/2012
Get the famous Blue Remington Tight Curls Hairsetter that everyone wants - great for dance, tap, Cheerleaders, entertainers, stylists, models, Pageant queens - these make the BEST Spiral curls ever! Hot Rollers Set includes 21 of the famous Remington Tight Curls Blue Hot Rollers with the wax core. No reserve, low starting price, these vintage sets are very hard to find and often go for $150+ - this is your chance to get one at a great price! AUCTION THIS WEEKEND ONLY... H21SPN - REMINGTON TIGHT CURLS HAIRSETTER HOT ROLLERS CURLERS Full set / Pre-owned / Clean / Works great & Priced to sell! http://tinyurl.com/remingtonhotcurlsnoreserve 120V 60Hz 300W -- 21 slim translucent 1/2" rollers -- Red dot indicator turns black to indicate rollers are ready -- Wax core rollers retain heat for longer lasting curls -- Best setter to create tight spiral curls, great for pageant, cheerleaders, dancers and gals (or guys :) with short hair This Remington Tight Curls Roller Set is pre-owned, lightly used - but was stored and moved around a lot since it was purchased. The case has some cosmetic wear and some age related minor cracking/chipping on some of the edges (see photos), and the set does not have its clips - it is priced accordingly - otherwise is clean, works great and is ready to use. Note: you can order Remington Kindness Clips at BallBeauty.com/remington-kindness-clips or find clips at your local drugstore, hair or beauty supplier. See all photos for best idea of condition and what is included. This item has been steam cleaned & ionized to ensure cleanliness. Pre-owned pricing means you get a great deal on this great Remington Tight Curls Hair Setter! REMINGTON TIGHT CURLS Curlers Pageant Rollers