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Oh my goodness, this vintage kitchen ceiling fixture is so Jane Jetson, my head is spinning. The retractable ceiling light fixture in my kitchen is from the same company, I think — the pointy switch to turn it on (three-way control) is identical.
Guys, it just doesn’t get any better than this.
Reader Sarah successfully removed a layer of more modern laminate from her yummy gold-speckled mid-century laminate beneath. She wrote about her experience — and the products she used — on her blog, Sarahs’ Blue Castle. But before you jump over there, take a look at her note to me and my comments here first –> [...]
As follow up to my post yesterday – with a round up of all the laminates for bathroom counters that are on my radar today – I also recently found this great little history of laminate in the 1950s, from Wilsonart. 2011 update, Wilsonart has taken story down, but here are a few highlights: Laminate [...]
I spotted this vintage salesman’s sample showing different styles of metal edging for a kitchen countertop, and it reminded me that I wanted to do a story showcasing some other varieties beyond the stainless steel edging that I used for my kitchen. First off, thanks to Hard to Find House Parts for letting me share [...]
Update: Almost all of these designs are now discontinued. See my up-to-date stories on all retro laminates here: Kitchen/Countertops Category. UPDATE (Oct 2011): Click over to –> this story to get an update on all three sources for boomerang laminate. The countertops I removed from the two vanities in my 1951 bathrooms were [...]
I am updating this Retro Renovation “Classic” post for Tiel, her husband, and all readers looking for classic 50s and 60s metal countertop edging. Trust me – this is the real deal: My husband hunted down the only place left — in Astoria, Queens — that still made the exact stainless steel edging on 50s [...]
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Retro kitchen sink with light attached – today’s ebay pick 
Vintage Sears Harmony House vintage kitchen retractable pull down light – unbelievable 
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This is so unusual, I have never seen anything like this before! I wonder if it works with all light fittings? How expensive is it?
After seeing Pam’s listings for various retractable lights, I started searching for one that would work in my dining room. I found one on eBay, and I’m hoping my dear dear husband can install it this weekend. It’s huge and I love the little mosaic designs on it. I think you can still see the photo here: