Thanks to Puddletown aka Cheryl for spotting this 60s flower-power Peter Max-style Drexel bedroom set on Craigslist. It’s in Minneapolis, and it’s not cheap, but oh my goodness, this is the greatest bedroom set in the world! And, thanks to seller Molly for the photos — [link expired]– and click through to the next page for 5 more photos.
Jan 2010 update:
A flickr friend has identifed this AWESOME bedroom furniture as Drexel Heritage ‘Plus One’ circa 1970. She has a catalog, which said that Drexel interviewed girls via SEVENTEEN magazine to design the line.
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Oh. My. God. Worth every penny!!
I agree. There are A LOT of pieces. Two desks, two dressers, a bookcase, two beds, three nightstands, a stool, a corkboard, a mirror – oh, and don’t forget the telephone booth chair thingy! Amazing.
OMG! Fabulous… its what I always wanted as a kid… I hated that white princessy stuff they got me…
LOL! You say “It’s in Minneapolis” like that’s a bad thing.
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Only because I’m not in Minneapolis – to snap this set up! I love Minneapolis, great city!
It’s like Sesame Street meets The Price is Right!
I want the phone booth! that’s awesome.
Calling John, Paul, George and Ringo! All that’s missing is a yellow periscope coming out of the headboard.
Love it love it love it! It looks like Rowan & Martin designed it.
wow i love it! looks right out of a movie or something, the phone booth chair is the best!
I’ve seen a couple of these sets around (or maybe the same set twice). I have the phone booth/ottoman. Very sturdy set by the way- not cheap kid’s furniture.
I believe mine is date-stamped 1972.
Seems to me there was also a flowery table with the same base as the night stands.
Did the 60′s Drexel Flower Power bedroom set sell already? If so, how much? If not, I am in Minneapolis and interested.
Hey, Julie, the link expired, so I think that means they’re gone. You gotta read Retro Renovation regularly to be ready to jump on the deals we spot….
Holy Crap! I HAD this set when I was little, only had an even weirder headboard with a creepy abstract head and footboards with toes! Don’t know what the parents were smoking when they bought it, but I sure wish my daughter had it now.
I’ve been looking for this set since my parents sold it when I was 13……It was a huge part of my life…..I used to sit in the telephone booth and write in my journal every day. I’ve tried to describe it to friends over the years, but they never could grasp just how cool it truly was! Mine was yellow and the desk had one solid drop down panel that smartly read, “Desk.” My night stand read, “Good-nite.” I would love to see more photos if you have them.
Thanks-K
I have acquired a drexel bedroom set from my late great aunt it is either from the late 1950′s or early 1960′s.The name of it is Panorama (sp?).Could anybody give me any clues to what year it was made or much it could be worth.It is still in good condition,my aunt must of taken good care of it.
Abby, we don’t really do valuations on this blog…
That is pure eye candy! Wish I lived in MN! DH is relieved that we don’t!
Awesome!
I am picking up the headboard today in our town!! The yellow, pink and white one. I wanted to see if I could find more pieces and this came up in my search! I am so wound up!!!!!!
Curious…does anyone happen to remember what they were asking. Pam was saying it had been a good price for almost 2 sets…just how much do I need to kick myself for not seeing that post?!
Lou, I have a pretty good memory — but don’t remember this one.
I have 2 flower headboards in good condition. (Suburb of Chicago) My daughters are using other dresser pieces.
Anne,
Trying one more time to reach out to you regarding this set — I’m still doing my best to piece this bedroom together for my girls, and earlier attempts to reach you were in vain. I’m very interested in any/all pieces you might still have available. Please look me up on Facebook if you’d like to get in touch.
Thanks in advance & take care!
Sheila Massingill
This reminds me of a house near us that had “house” emblazoned on the side, along with a dark blue and a light blue stripe that wrapped all the way around the structure. When they painted over it, it hurt. It was weird, but wonderful.
Several pieces from a set exactly like this were still available at a store on Southland Drive in Lexington KY as of 4/28/2012.