The Kitchen

 

The Kitchen . . .
Here you'll find small vintage appliances, mixing bowls, salt & pepper collectibles,
cookie jars, pitchers, recipe boxes, and many other items to spruce up your retro kitchen. Dinning room furniture and sets, too!
Vintage versus New . . .
At the beginning of each item description, you will see the word VINTAGE or NEW. The word VINTAGE indicates you are purchasing an old original item produced in the 20th century. NEW indicates a reproduction or retro item that is made today.
How to order . . .
Ordering, payment options and shipping questions are answered on our secure order form.


  P R O D U C T S D E S C R I P T I O N

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VINTAGE
Mid-Century, formal dining set by Conant Ball, 1940s/50s: An amazing set in amazing condition. Gate leg table with THREE leaves, FOUR side chairs and TWO Captain's chairs. All in the original BLOND finish.
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VINTAGE
Pedestal dinette set with Lucite accented chairs, 1960s/70s: Four swivel chairs with pedestal bases, starburst fabric and Lucite backs and arms. 42" white laminate table on metal pedestal base. Wow, what a set!
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VINTAGE
Big coffee cup wall sculpture, 1970s/80s: What a great way to decorate your breakfast room or kitchen wall. Wire sculpture measures 39-1/2" from base of cup to top of steam. Cross bars are convex, which gives a bit of dimension to the piece. Real cool. $48.
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VINTAGE
Tin cake plate, 1950s: Sporting the original aqua finish, it features a metal carry handle. It is in excellent condition with just a few small paint flecks and a couple of tiny, pen point dents. $18.
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VINTAGE
Mammy recipe box, 1950s: A super piece of black history. It is made of plastic and is in absolutely mint condition. It measures 5-1/4" long x 4" deep x 3-3/4" high. Mammy's head is in 3-D relief. Very rare in this condition. $195 (personal collection).
Click here to see detail of Mammy's head.
Shipping: Priority with insurance, $6.95.

VINTAGE
"McCoy" happy face cookie jar, 1970s: It stands 11" tall and is in excellent condition. It is signed on bottom and the lower base reads "Have a happy day". No chips or cracks to be found anywhere in the pottery. $65.
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VINTAGE
Bread loaf holder, 1940s/50s: Base is yellow plastic with a clear plastic lid. It will hold a full-size loaf of bread as it measures 12" long. Nice streamline design and in very good condition considering its age (clear plastic shows very light wear and there is a tiny 1/2" crack at one corner - all very minor). $10.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, $9.95

SOLD
Salt & Pepper - Mixer, 1950s: Little, plastic mixer tilts back, so mixer blades (which are the shakers) can be removed. Also, removable, is a small bowl for sugar or whatever. New corks have been added, otherwise all is original. Classic set. Mint condition. $22.
Click here to see mixer tilted back.
VINTAGE
Salt & Pepper - Frying pans in the original box, 1950s:
Finding the original box is rare. The box houses the pair of chromed plastic pans. All is in mint condition. $20.
Shipping: First class with insurance, $5.95.
VINTAGE
Salt & Pepper - Stainless, 1960s/70s:
If you are looking for shakers with a "diner" look, these will get the job done. Black bases are rubber and the stainless is in excellent condition. They stand 4" tall. $10.
Shipping and insurance: Add $3.95.

VINTAGE
"West Bend" Penguin hot and cold server, 1950s/60s: Insulated chrome bucket with lid measure 8" in diameter. Brown Bakelite handles. Embossed penguins enhance the perimeter. Signed on bottom. Excellent condition. $30.
Click here to see detail of embossed penguin.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, $11.95.

SOLD
Pyrex mixing bowls, nesting set, 1950s/60s: Set of four bowls in yellow, green, red and blue with sizes ranging from 10-1/2" in diameter to 5-1/2" in diameter. Each bowl is signed on bottom. $65.
Click here to see individual bowls.
SOLD
Red platic pitcher with lid, 1940s/50s: Very hard to find these in "like new" condition, such as this one. Nice steamline, Art Deco design. 8" tall and perfect. $18.

VINTAGE
"Dansk" plastic pitcher in yellow, 1960s/70s: Standing 9 1/2" tall this 2 quart pitcher is marked "Dansk Gourmet Designs". It is in great condition and is as excellent example of 70s design. $20.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, $9.95.

VINTAGE
"Dansk" plastic pitcher in orange, 1960s/70s: Similar to above with a slight difference in design, it also measures 9 1/2" tall and holds 2 quarts. Marked "Dansk Designs". It is also in great condition. $20.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, $9.95.

VINTAGE
"Rosti" plastic pitcher in green, 1960s/70s: This little pitcher has a big signature, "Rosti Denmark Mepal-Melamine, Designed by Heiner Boberg, 2511". It is 6" tall and holds 1 1/2 quarts. Excellent condition. $15.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, $9.95.

VINTAGE
Granny Ann teapot by Shawnee, 1940s/50s: Little Granny stands 8" tall. She is in perfect condition though out. A real cutie. Marked on bottom. $55.
Click here to see Granny from the back.
Click here to see Granny with lid off.
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VINTAGE
3-quart electric corn popper in the original box, 1976: This baby has never been used and is in mint condition. The Avocado finish is perfect and the original directions, cord and warranty folder are still inside. $28.
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VINTAGE
Fondue set with six forks, 1960s: Bright orange pot holds about one quart and comes complete with the stand, warmer, tray and a set of six color coded forks (still in their original box). Excellent condition. $32.
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VINTAGE
Classic Osterizer, 1970s: This model features a10-speed, push-button control with a pulse knob. It is all original and the pitcher is a heavy glass. Perfect condition. $35.
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VINTAGE
Osterizer measuring and recipe set, 1970s: This five piece set includes a one quart measuring storage container with lid; two 8 oz. measuring storage cups with lids; one 36 page booklet of blender recipes; and one hardcover, 200 page blender cookbook. All in original condition and showing no use. $12 for all.
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Shipping: Fedex ground, 8.95.

VINTAGE
18-piece corn service set in the original box, 1950s: Plastic set consists of 4 corn dishes, 2-piece butter dish, 4 salt and peppers and 8 pronged skewers. All is in very good condition (3 s&p bases have been glued to repair small cracks and one set of the skewers may not be the original as they don't exactly match - all else perfect). Box is very presentable showing only light wear (no tears). Fun item for display in a period kitchen. $28 for set.
Click here to see pieces out of box.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, 8.95.

VINTAGE
Campbell's thermos and cup set, original box, 1970s/80s: Neat promotional package called "Winter Survival with Campbell's Soup". Cardboard box contains two ceramic cups (8 oz.) and one plastic thermos (16 oz.), all with Campbell's logos and looking like the famous soup can. Set is unused and like new. $25.
Click here to see cups and thermos out of box.
Click here to see box closed.
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VINTAGE
"Dansk" Teak hostess tray in the original box, 1970s: A solid piece of Teak wood has been shaped into this elegant tray. It measures 22-1/2" long and is signed "Dansk International Limited, Malaysia, #IHQ". The two ceramic bowls, 4" diameter, are also marked. The box and contents are in mint condition and all looks to be unused. $28.
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VINTAGE
Danish steak knife set, 1960s: Beautiful piece and perfect to display in your Mid-Century kitchen. Stylish solid wood holder is designed to hold six wooden handle knives. Wood looks to be walnut. Display stands 11" tall. Excellent condition showing no use. $28.
Click here to see holder without knives.
Click here to see knives.
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VINTAGE
Cheese cutting board, 1960s: 12" square solid walnut serving board with a 6" square, colorful tile inlay for cutting. Board features a slot to hold the original stainless knife which is included. Marked "Solid walnut, designed by Ernest John". All is like new. $25.
Click here to see detail of knife area.
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SOLD
Diner napkin dispenser: Small (5 1/2" tall) heavy duty dispenser in black and chrome. Takes the 4 1/2" napkins. Nice original condition showing only gentle use, 1950s/60s. $12.
VINTAGE
Cardboard sign for Servel gas refrigerators, 1950s: 21" wide x 11" tall, this old store display sign is in very nice condition showing only slight fading. Nice graphic for the kitchen. $25.
Shipping and insurance: Add $5.95
VINTAGE
Ravioli-Chef: Pretty cool graphics on this box, from the 1950s. Inside you will find a ravioli pan, a small rolling pin and directions for making the perfect raviolis. Contents look unused. The box (13 1/2" x 6") shows very light wear with one corner split. A great display piece for your retro kitchen. $8.
Shipping and Insurance: Add $6.95.

NEW
Kitchen magnet set: 6 die-cut magnets featuring retro designs of the 1950s; including an electric stove, a red kitchen clock, a set of mixing bowls, a scale, a toaster, and even a fifties housewife. Comes shrink-wrapped on a 9" x 10" card, $11.95.
Shipping: First class, 3.95.

NEW
Book - "Atomic Dinettes, Mid Century Kitchen Elegance", 2005: Soft cover in full color. 11" x 8-1/2" with 160 pages of cool dinettes from the 1950s to the 70s. $29.95.
Shipping: Media mail with insurance, $5.50.
Click here to see inside spread.

VINTAGE
Wooden serving bowl, 1940s/1950s: Beautiful blond wood on a chrome pedestal base. Label on bottom reads: "Hellerware, Masterpieces of Elegance in Chromium". Bowl measures 10 inches in diameter. Real nice condition, no cracks or chips. The original clear finish starting to show age in a couple of small spots, but nothing major at all. $25.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, $10.95.
VINTAGE
"Manning-Bowman" creamer and sugar set: Included is a creamer, sugar with lid, and serving tray. All have walnut handles. Set shows only gentle wear that is typical of old chrome, such as very light hairline scratching that you can get from years of polishing. The tray shows minor wear from use (where c&s sit - this does not show when on display). $38 for set.
Click here to see detail of creamer.
Click here to see detail of sugar.
Shipping: Parcel post with insurance, 8.95.

VINTAGE
"Kromex" relish server on swivel base: Very fine condition and measures in at 13" diameter. Dates from the 1960s/70s. $12.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, 9.95.

VINTAGE
"Sheffield Ware" serving tray, 1930s/40s: Plate is 9" square, and sports a full-color "leaf" graphic. Edge of plate is highlighted in a silver finish. Marked on back: "Sheffield Ware, Hollywood, Platinum". Nickel plated handle shows the slightest bit of tarnish, otherwise all is perfect. Elegant piece. $22.
Click here to see detail of graphic.
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VINTAGE
"Kromex" serving tray with handle: Mint condition and like new. 8 1/2" diameter x 7" tall. Dates from the 1960s/70s. $12.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, 9.95.

VINTAGE
"Kromex" round serving tray: Nice condition showing only very slight use. 13 1/2" diameter. Dates from the 1960s/70s. $12.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, 9.95.

VINTAGE
"Kromex" bread and roll tray: Mint condition in the original box. 18" long. Dates from the 1960s/70s. $15.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, 9.95.

VINTAGE
"Kromex" serving tray: Mint condition and like new. 14 1/2" long. Dates from the 1960s/70s. $12.
Shipping: Fedex ground with insurance, 9.95.

VINTAGE ADVERTISING -
Signs, Displays and Containers:

A nice collection of authentic old items that advertise soft drinks, cigarettes and other luxuries of life from the good old days. Fun stuff to decorate your kitchen.

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COCKTAIL COLLECTIBLES
On this page you will find cocktail shakers, glasses, swizzle sticks, ice buckets, signs, and other accessories to help make that perfect drink! Shown is a signed Chase set featuring a shaker and four cups from the 1930s/40s.

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GLASSES and DINNERWARE
On this page you will find glasses, beverage sets, dishes, serving pieces and other stuff to help in the kitchen. Shown is tumbler from the 1950s. We have a set of six of them, plus matching highballs, shot glasses and an ice bucket.

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VINTAGE COOKBOOKS AND APPLIANCE MANUALS.
Some wonderful old recipe books (like this little booklet from Crisco in 1948). Plus, you'll find old appliance manuals with cool retro covers (perfect for decorating your kitchen) and many other wonderful books on Mid-century design and popular culture, both in and out of print.

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SODA FOUNTAIN CUT OUTS
This is old stock from the 1950s, 60s and 70s that has never been used. You'll will find sundaes, sodas, ice cream, shakes, cake, pie and more. 8" to 14" die cut cardboard and ranging from $6 to $12. Decorate the whole wall.

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COKE COLLECTIBLES.
You'll find lots of Coke goodies, both vintage and new repro items that would be ideal for the kitchen or any room in the house. Right now we have trays, signs, napkin holders, straw holders, cup dispensers, bottle openers and other assorted goodies.

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CLEARANCE PAGE:
50% TO 75% DISCOUNTS. Here you will find items from our various pages that have been discontinued or need to be moved out. Pictured is a 1950s/60s glass carafe with a clearance price of $6. Check out all the other deals on good stuff with good prices.

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