Comments on: Chrome fixtures for your retro bathroom – available today from Franklin Brass

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:19:26 +0000

Carolyn T – Go to Product Guides / Bathroom or /Flooring for all the tile resources. B&W (which has the pink) also may be able to help you with the lime green. But this color is pretty current-mod today so you may also be ablet to find it among the other companies listed. Good luck.

By: Carolyn T

Carolyn T — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:41:29 +0000

I’m looking for some “lime green” wall tiles to repair the shower stall in my early 1950’s midcentury modern ranch. Does anyone know if there is a company that manufactures this “retro” color”. I’ve seen many discussions/comments on the pink tiles; but, nothing about a lime green color.

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:16:22 +0000

pink nitemare, you can also see Cindy’s here: http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/12/cindy-updates-her-50s-bathroom-vanity-tile-floor-and-shower-with-spectacular-results/

And note, you can also still buy the Nutone long rectangular cubby SEPARATE from the mirror. http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/04/where-can-i-buy-a-vintage-style-medicine-cabinet/

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:13:06 +0000

Hello pink nitemare. The retro decorating gods are looking down upon you because I just put the finishing touches on tomorrow (Monday)’s post, which includes the Hall-Mack vintage toothbrush tumbler! Tune in!

By: pink_nitemare

pink_nitemare — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:52:33 +0000

Just wondering if anyone had a pic of the Hallmack rotating toothbrush/tumbler holder installed in a “retro” bathroom?? I’m thinking about picking one up for my 1960s house – I remember my grandmother having one in her mid-70s colonial, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever (as far as bathroom fixtures are concerned, I guess). I did want to see what kind of placement was used – I will be installing a pedestal sink & keeping the white/black field tile on the walls Thanks in advance!

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Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:50:23 +0000

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By: Retro Renovation » 50s pink tile for your retro bathroom — available from this California company

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:13:03 +0000

[...] Thank you thank you, Stephan! Original color – vast selection – great price. And, they produce the 1950s style wall-mounted & recessed china toilet paper, soap, and toothbrush holders (see toilet holder in top photo) also from original molds. Or you can use shiny stainless from Franklin Brass. [...]

By: 50sPam

50sPam — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:06:37 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more, about ReStore! I just went to the one 45 minutes away from my house on Saturday — and stayed 2 hours. They have INCREDIBLE stuff… it’s for a great cause… and at great prices.

It’s a great place, too, for Useless but Wonderful stuff, which I got a bit of.

Hey Femme1: Send your entry today!!!!

By: Femme1

Femme1 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:15:51 +0000

These look great. I haven’t been able to part with the original chrome fixtures (which have a clear plastic piece that fits in the soapdish) in my bathrooms, even though they are looking a little shabby, because I don’t think I could ever find a replacement that matched their odd combination of roundness and straight lines.

I have found incredible things like 50s tubs, sinks, medicine cabinets, bathroom fixtures, and tons of other stuff at my local Restore. This is a warehouse/store run by Habitat for Humanity; they take all sorts of house stuff, including things like 2 x 4s and siding, that they are given (lots of vintage stuff) or new things that are leftover from their building projects. The prices are really low. Here is the national website; they give a listing of all the Restores in the U.S. and Canada. http://www.habitat.org/env/restores.aspx