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Mid-Century Modern Swedish styling fork and spoon servers in original box.
Sturdy well-made serving utensils measure 10½” long. Handles made of a polished dark hardwood. Hardware is brass with a beautiful dark and even patina.
Both in excellent condition. Appears to be unused. Includes original box with red velvet lining and black tortoise outer. Box is marked “Made in Hong Kong”.
Probably made in the late 1940’s to early 1950’s when Hong Kong was the U.S.’s favorite exporter. At that time Hong Kong provided ‘pretty things’ for U.S. consumers rather than technology which is their main export today.
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$225.00Spring Blossom Livingware by Corelle great for outdoor and casual dining.
Set of 48 items! Includes:
- (7) Dinner plates or platters 10¼ round
- (17) Dinner plates 8½” round
- (9) Cups
- (9) Cup saucers
- (1) Low sauce bowl 5½” round
- (1) Creamer
- (1) Sugar
- (3) Bowls 6½” round.
Made popular in the 1970’s by Corning. Anchor Hocking made ‘go along’ kitchen items for this pattern; mixing bowls, casseroles, tableware, etc.. Decor is affectionately called Crazy Daisy by collectors.
Perfect for your next outdoor dining experience. Great for everyday casual dining. Dishwasher safe, oven safe, microwave safe. Takes a lot to break these dishes, very sturdy. All items are in great condition. No scratching, staining or chips.
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$50.00Retro vintage metal ice bucket with elaborate etching.
This glamorous beauty is in excellent condition. Hard to find ice buckets from the mid-20th century without noticeable use. Looks new!
The etched silver decor is detailed in birds, trees, floral and scalloped drapes. The handle is etched too. Has a Middle-Eastern flair.
Vintage Arabic ice bucket marked on the base by the maker. It’s a Seal balancing a ball encircled encircled with Arabic writing.
We believe the thick metal casing is aluminum. Shines as bright as the day it was made, approximately 50 to 60 years ago. It looks like silver, but there are no signs of tarnish. No scratches, perfect.
The interior insulation is perfect, not a blemish. Extremely well-made and sturdy. High-end hardware screws ensure all parts are secure.
Large bucket measures 9″ tall, 23″ circumference.. Weighs nearly 2 lbs. A must for the upscale home bar.
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Vintage Mushroom Decor Coffee Mug Set of Six
Retro vintage mushroom decor set of six mugs all in like-new condition. Estimated circa late 1950s to late 1960s. Unmarked.
The color is as bright as the day they were made. These mugs have never seen a dishwasher. The white porcelain glaze is brilliant white, no stains, no crazing.
These retro mod mugs are cute as heck. Mushrooms, flowers and lady bugs in authentic retro hippie style. Stack-able bases. Offered as a set of 6. Measure 3.5″ tall.
Mushroom lovers should check out this canister set.
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Vitro Ceramica 1960’s Flower Power Tile Double Trivet
Double trivet teakwood tray with handmade tiles by Vitro Ceramica. This Flower Power hippie era kitchen trivet was made in the 1960’s. It’s in great condition with the only signs of wear on the base. The tiles are like-new and the teak has been well-maintained.
The tiles are marked ‘Vitroceramica, Made in Spain’. One tile has a ‘6’ in a square and a ‘B’ in a diamond. The other tile has a ‘3’ in the square.
The teakwood was hand-carved and the tiles were hand-made. The psychedelic flowers have a raised texture and are done in a moss green and mustard yellow. Measures 13 ¼” long from handle to handle, 6” wide. The tiles are 4 ¼ x 4 1/4”.
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$75.00Vintage Italian Redware Hand Painted Holly Charger
Hand-made Italian redware majolica serving platter is decorated with leaves and berries in blue, green and red on creamy white background by Nicola Fasono.
The current Nicola Fasano was born in 1968. He comes from a very long and legendary line of Italian ceramists like Francesco Nicola Fasano, who in the 1200’s created ceramics for Isabella of Aragon from a cave just below the present modern factory. Another ancestor, also named Francesco Nicola, opened the first store in 1623 using an oven still in use today that has been carbon dated to be about 2400 years old.
Their work is seen in the most prestigious stores and museums around the world. One of the more famous stores is Gumps of San Francisco of which this plate still bears the label. Gumps according to Gumps is “The legendary destination for luxury gifts, jewelry, artful objects and home decor” and is famous for importing much of the best mid-century objects from around the world in the 1960’s – 1970’s. We do not know the age of this plate, but it probably falls into the mid-20th century era.
The platter measures 12.75″ round with slanting up rims. Permanently marked ‘ceramiche Nicola Fasano CNF Grottaglie Made in Italy’. The Gumps sticker reads ‘CG Gumps …San Francisco Made in Italy’. Weighs 2½ lbs.
It is in original condition, no crazing, glaze is bright and color-rich. There are a couple of maker’s misses (left by the artist) to mention; 1) There is a dash on the unglazed seat rim that is a bit concave and has glaze over it. The artist repaired it that way. 2) On the front of the platter there are 2 tiny spots where the cream glaze was missed by the artist. Both of these maker’s misses are typical of handmade ceramics.
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$20.00Vintage Clown Mug Made in USA
This is the best looking and best preserved clown mug from the 1950’s we’ve seen. No clowning…it looks brand new.
The graphic is 100% whole with 100% original brightness. No crazing. Made in North America, ‘USA’ stamped on the seat. Measures 3.75″ tall. Great gift for your special clown!
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$45.00Tiki Party Boat Server 3 Feet 5 Inches Long
Retro vintage Tiki boat server tray measures 3’5″ long! Circa 1960’s. Made of a lightweight black plastic composite with veneer decor on both sides. The back looks like fake wood paneling. The front is in a stylized Avocado decor.
You could put enough guacamole for a hundred people in this server! Makes a memorable display for any large quantity of party food, fruit, bread, etc.
In good condition with veneer strong and intact on both sides. The avocado decor has faded slightly and evenly. No nicks. Looks great.
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$45.00Teak Wood Condiment Set with Italian Glass Bottles
Well-preserved Mid-Century Modern teak wood condiment set made of genuine Teak and Italian glass. Beautiful set. The only wear to mention is the original white rubber trivets that once surrounded the stopper knobs were missing. We have replaced the rubber trivets. This set is in such good condition it appears unused.
The glass cruets are marked ‘Italy’ on the base with a flower or 4-leaf clover type impression. The wood is marked ‘Goodwood Genuine Teak Thailand’. Circa 1960’s.
The handled tray is 10″ long. The bottles with stoppers are 6.25″ tall on a 3″ wide base. Nice quality, great for retro modern style dining.
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$25.00Superwoman’s Beavers, Squaw, Rain Lady and Cowgirl Mug Set
Here’s a pair of guaranteed conversation starters in a mug set. We have one mug with an arrow toting squaw and gun toting cowgirl, and another mug with a lady going out in the rain and Superwoman holding…..three beavers?? That’s what it looks like. 🙂
Made in Japan and marked on the base. Circa 1970’s-1980’s. Graphics are complete and bright – no damage. Made of porcelain. Maker’s miss on base edge and can be seen at the base of the Superwoman with beavers mug. This is a mold irregularity, not a chip.
Each measure 3½’ tall with a 3½” wide mouth. Holds 8 ounces. Perfect of the office, great for unique gifting.
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$20.00Retro Atomic Decor Lucite Serving Utensils
Lucite serving utensils are made from the miraculous plastic like substance called ‘Lucite’. It was invented in 1931 by DuPont and used at first for war purposes. In the late 1940’s Lucite was used to fashion adornments for the ‘fast’ ladies of the time. From the late 1940’s to 1970’s, Lucite was wildly popular and could be found in all forms imaginable.
This set of yellow Lucite serving utensils has been embellished with 1000’s of bubbles and jewel-like inclusions . They have a distinctive Atomic era styling and probably date to the mid 1950’s to early 1960’s.
The serving fork and spoon measure 14″ long and are in perfect condition. Made in USA.
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$40.00Pair of Vintage Couroc Inlaid Wood and Brass Butterfly Dishes
Couroc plate and bowl made of satin black Phenolic, impervious to alcohol and boiling water (according to the stickers on the seats). Phenolic is a very durable, nice looking resin which pool balls are made of.
Couroc formed this resin into beautiful decorative objects. The inlay was done by hand using woods, metals, shells and coins. Then it was fused it into the phenolic. It was a great product, the inlaid decor will stay in these inlaid wood and brass butterfly dishes for at least a million years…really… it will never degrade. The butterflies were inlaid with wood, shell and brass.
Signs of wear include some very unobservable scratches, and some patina formed on the brass. The patina can be cleaned off to produce bright and shiny brass, but most people like to keep the patina intact.
The Couroc brass and butterfly dishes include a bowl and a plate. The bowl measures 8″ round, 1½” tall. The plate has four molded-in little feet and measures 8½” square and ½” tall. Both retain original stickers. Made in USA.
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Retro Kitchen Mushroom Decor Pyrex Cutting Board
Retro kitchen mushroom decor cutting board from the 1970’s.
This retro kitchen mushroom cutting board is in great condition. It is made of pyrex glass with a mini-bumpy surface texture. The graphic art mushroom decor is beneath the surface of the glass. Supported by 4 rubber feet, the board stays in place. Although the rubber feet have ‘slipped’ a bit over the years (see image 2), they are still firmly intact and have done a great job protecting the artwork from getting scratched from beneath. The art is whole, no damage. The glass, amazingly, has no scratches and no chips or cracks.
The super vintage quality retro kitchen mushroom cutting board measures 15″ x 12″ and weighs 3 lbs.
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Retro Modern Mushroom Decor Mug
This is the only mushroom decor mug we’ve found featuring this fabulous hippie mushroom and butterfly décor. We had hoped to find matching cups, but in 5 years we’ve not seen another.
It’s new and bright as the day it was made sometime in the 1960’s to early 1970’s. It’s marked on the base “Japan” and numbered ‘050032’. Stands 3.5” tall. In perfect condition.
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Retro Modern Kitchen Decor Resin Trivet Set
Sweet pair of resin flower trivets from the 1950’s – 1960’s in like new condition. With this trivet set, one has 3 ball feet that raise it slightly above the surface and the other is flat, without feet.
Made in the late 1950’s through the 1960’s. No signs of wear. Perfect for the bright and sunny retro kitchen. Use on the dining table to protect the surface from hot serving dishes. They can also be used as wall art. Measure 6½” round.
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Retro Mod Orange Flower Napkin Holder
If you’ve watched ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ you’ve seen this mod Lucite flower napkin holder gracing Raymond’s mom’s kitchen table. The set designer uses original 1960’s – 1970’s décor for the set of her home.
It’s made of thick resin, very ‘modern’ and popular back then. It is beautiful the way light shines through it, it literally lights it up. In perfect condition with original label. Sticker reads ‘Napkin or Letter Holder – Handmade from glass-like resin – Original design by New Trends Industries – Copyright MCMLXIX – Made in the U.S.A.’ The Roman numerals translate to 1969. Very useable, these don’t damage easily. Perfect for the sunny kitchen table.
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Mushroom Kitchen Decor Signed X Pottery Loaf Pan
Beautiful vintage mushroom kitchen decor art pottery loaf pan. The base has three tick-marks and a hand applied “X” makers mark beneath the glaze. We do not know which art pottery maker used the ‘X’ mark. Possibly English or Italian.
The glaze is ‘bread’ colored, a light yellowish/white with darker edges. Measures 13” long, 6” wide, 3” tall and weighs 3 lbs. Thick walled and heavy weight. In perfect condition. Estimated circa 1930’s – 1950’s.
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$40.00Mid-Century Modern Turned Wood Shakers
Beautiful set of turned wood shakers. The wood is light-weight and soft. The grain appears to be oak, but the tell-tale sign of teakwood (reddish color) can be seen on the base of one shaker where a tiny piece has slivered off. They really do look like stained oak, but we are certain it is not oak. Another possiblility could be ‘redwood’, but again, this wood is very light-weight.
Masterfully done by hand and machine. Topped with mushroom caps. In beautiful condition, still rich in color and no scratching or staining. A small bump at the base is present but not noticeable. They appear unused.
One shaker is missing it’s cork. It busted up as we were removing it. The shaker on the right has it’s original cork which we removed successfully but it’s so hard from age it is liable to bust up soon. The corks are a standard size, and we’ll include a couple of new corks for the new owner. Each measures 7.75″ tall. Circa 1960’s.
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$20.00Wood Spooner Mid-Century Modern Handmade
Sleek double wood spooner made of hardwood, perhaps oak, stained black. Beautifully designed and created with skill. Hand-carved and hand-stained.
Lovely on the table, handy in the kitchen. It’s long design makes it easy to share across the table. Measures 9″ long, 4″ wide. In like-new condition. Circa est. 1960’s – 1970’s.
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$45.00Mushroom Party Platter From the 1970s – Large
Mushroom Party Platter perfect for parties. Incredible find in great condition. Huge, measures 16” round. Flower power mushroom décor is laminated wood and in bright, nearly unmarred condition. It has a few tiny scratches you can see when studying it closely, and one discoloration spot on the stem of the far right mushroom.
The black laminate on the base shows age wear but no damage. Lots of bottom-wear scratches. It has a label which was protected by tape. If the tape is peeled off, the label will come off. Label reads ‘Made in Japan – Takahasi – San Francisco 94103’. Probably imported by the then and now famous upscale department store “Gumps” in San Francisco. A mushroom rarity. Perfect gift for your favorite mushroom collector.
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$40.00Vintage Italian Tile Mushroom Decor Trivet or Wall Art
Retro kitchen Italian Tile mushroom decor trivet or wall art made in Italy. The large tile is marked extensively by the maker, but were unable to identify the marks. The information is out there somewhere, but certainly not easy to find. Will update as we learn more. Besides the register marks and the studio mark, it says ‘Made in Italy’.
Framed in Teak wood. The style of mushroom decor and the Teak wood lead us to believe this item is probably from the 1960’s – 1970’s, could be older.
In great condition with a few tiny bump marks on the frame. The beautiful tile is in excellent condition. Measures 9″ x 9″ square, 1″ thick. -
$35.00Huge Divided Retro Party Server with Dip Bowl
Mid-Century era huge divided party server tray in sturdy, long-lasting pressed fiberware laminating a colorful fruit textile. Detachable metal divider provides 3 sections and the prongs for holding the dip bowl above the surface. The fiberware is bright and cheery as the day it was made. Smooth and shiny with no damage. Great sturdy bowl that has held up for 50 years and will continue to do so.
The brass plated metal divider shows it’s age with darkened areas throughout. No other signs of age. Circa 1950s – 1960s. Lightweight, huge and durable. Measures 17″ wide. The dip bowl is 6½” wide, 2″ tall. Perfect for picnics, pool parties, Tiki parties, beach parties…..
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$40.00Grandma Mammy’s 1950s cotton apron in excellent condition.
Handmade ‘Grandma Mammy’s 1950s cotton apron. This is a big apron. Shown wrapped around a slim waist twice. Will provide ample coverage on a slim person, but made for a well-rounded grandma type.
Perfect stitching by a perfectionist retro homemaker. Clean as the day it was made. Authentic 1950’s cotton.
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SOLD – Flower Power Hippie Era Tray Set
Set of 5 flower power snack trays by Takahashi, a Japanese made decor line selling through Gumps of San Francisco back in the 1960s. Three of the trays still retain the original Takahashi label on the base.
Three trays are in perfect condition. The orange tray shown has a couple of slight dings to the decor. The blue tray has a single ding on the lower right side.
They measure 7½” x 5½”. Great for snack trays at parties with fingerfoods. Multiple uses.
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$60.00Flower Garden Mugs With Carrier Made in Japan
Sweet set of 4 retro flower garden mugs with orange wagon caddy. Made in Japan, estimated circa 1970s. Mugs appear unused, in like-new condition. Decor is 100% present, bright and shiny as the day they were made. The metal caddy is also in great condition with 100% orange enamel intact…no flakes.
Stackable mugs measure 4″ tall. Made of porcelain. Marked on the seats: ‘R6780 Flower Garden Japan’. Perfect for your next garden party coffee and tea clutch. Rare find in such good condition.
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$45.00Easter Toleware Tray Hand Painted with Victorian Hen on Eggs
This beautiful Easter Toleware Tray was painted by hand with a hen in a nanny hat sitting on a batch of decorated eggs. The tolework art is exceptional. The colors are bright and cheery. Has a 3-D effect with the eggs popping out. Lovely details. We are surprised the artist didn’t sign this special piece of art.
Condition looks perfect. Up close you can see miniscule scratches with the black stained background showing through. So minimal it looks like part of the design. On the base of the tray, a few spots of white paint and light surface wear. No surface wear on the top of the tray.
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Limoges Haute Vienne Liberated Woman 1965
Emancipated Brigette in mini-skirt by artist Fr Ganeau. This genuine Limoges Haute Vienne decorative plate was made in 1979 as a tribute to the Equal Rights Amendment that finally passed in 1972. Women have fought for equal rights since 1923!
The six page booklet that comes with it goes through the history of the woman’s movement and its famous fashion designers…and proudly announces the final emancipation of females in the United States. Well…apparently they thought it was settled.
The 3-page article states Courreges was the designer of Brigitte’s outfit you see on the plate. The mini-skirt, designed by Mary Quant, first appeared on the scene in the early 1960s. On the back cover is a sketch of another ‘fully coordinated ensemble” from the Courreges’ 1965 collection. It also mentions a Pierre Cardin ‘space age’ design complete with an astronaut helmet, the Yves St. Laurent transparent blouses and the Geinreich ‘monokini’ (topless bathing suit). It’s a long three page article full of fun fashion and woman’s movement facts.
Comes with a Limoges issued certificate of authenticity, six page booklet, quality control approval and original foam box with fleur de lis decor. All in like-new condition. Plate measures 8 1/2” round. Perfect condition.
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$30.00Danish Modern Cutlery Set with Beautiful Wood Handles
Swedish modern stainless steel carving knive set marked ‘Mode Danish, Stainless Sheffield England’. Nice hardwood handles with burlwood type grain on this Danish Modern Cutlery Set. One measures 12½” long, the other is 11½” long.
In good condition with scratches visible on the metal blades. The handles are in excellent condition. The blades are serrated. Circa 1960s. Made in England in the Danish Modern style.
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$65.00Crying Hound Vintage Redware Bank and Decanter
This pair of Crying Hound Vintage Redware Bank and Decanter are having a bad day. Both are crying, and the husband appears to have a hangover. Poor things. The female hound dog is a bank. The male hound dog is a decanter. Both in perfect shape, no damage. The original bank plug is missing. Otherwise they look as new as the day they were made sometime in the 1950’s.
The decanter has a ‘Made in Japan’ sticker on the base and the bank has an Enesco Imports sticker (one of the first American companies to import Japanese products after WWII). The male hound’s tear is of white enamel, but the female’s tear is a little fake pearl.
Decanter measures 10″ tall and 5″ at widest. The bank is 6½” tall and 3½ at widest. Perfect gift for those ‘in the dog house’, hound dog lovers and collectors of mid-20th Century Japan imports.
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Big Brass Lobster Server from the 1940s
Unique big brass lobster server with huge claws. Big brass lobster offers snacks to your guests. Huge claws have plenty of room to hold lots of food.
Seen in old 1940s movies sitting on lounge bars. Vintage brass in lovely golden patina stage. No damage. Arched tail serves as the handle. Doubles as a catch-all, perfect for tossing keys and coins, etc. No makers marks, made before marks were required. Weighs 3lbs. Measures 14″ long, 8.5″ at widest.