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Last day ebay!

This sofa has very nice lines, and yummy upholstery. Gainesville, Fla. These vintage bathroom lights would look very good in a 40s or very early 50s house. These are streamline/deco rather than atomic. Auction ends Wednesday late.

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Retro Renovation reader favorite posts: 61 pink kitchens

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And look! I just discovered this 1960s version. Groovy!

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Life's a big canvas, throw on a lot of (retro) paint!

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