If you own a 20s, 30s or 40s home with deco or streamline style and also have lots of dough re mi, this bathroom suite from Lefroy Brooks would be fun to consider. The faucet style is called “1950 Belair,” but I say it’s is “streamlined” style, which is defined by the period when products were designed to look like fast-moving objects, like steam-engine trains. To be sure, this streamline style blurred over into the 50s. But this faucet is so distinctive, it looks like it is preparing for take off. The Lefroy Brooks sinks are also beautiful. And you can get the entire suite – sink, tub, toilet - in Vespa Pink. Heaven, simply heaven! Lefroy Brooks site.
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I have been working on retro laminates lately – and originally thought there were only these big five: Wilsonart, Formica, Pionite, Nevamar and Arborite. But – I’ve now discovered a 6th company – Arpa USA. They have a terrific-looking portfolio — of solids, in particular. Some of the greens come darn close to that famous [...]

I’ve written before about mixing countertop surfaces in your 40s 50s or 60s kitchen. But I recently came across these great photos and thought they would be very helpful. The photos show: How to lower cabinetry to create a place to roll out your pie dough (of course). Put a slab of marble here — [...]

In my recent story about authentic 1950s 1960s and 1970s kitchen remodeling products still made today, I spotlighted Elkay Lustertone stainless steel drainboard sinks — made back in the day and still available today. Over the past year, I’ve been in touch with a reader who was preparing to install a new Elkay sink top [...]

I felt blog ego come upon me (horrors, ego!) when Ronn challenged my assessment that the countertop in this kitchen was original. Maybe yes, maybe no, but if his belief is that it’s 90s because of the integral backsplash and edge (rather than the pattern) – I did respond that I’ve spotted integral design for [...]

Wow, does anyone know about countertops like these? Becky recently bought a time capsule and her french provincial kitchen (I’d call it) includes these countertops. Reminds me of these Fritz floor tiles. Anyone work with this back in the day who knows? Kind of, an early-days version of Silestone or the other composite-quartz countertops sold [...]
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That’s alot like my tub, c. 1930, except the stepped lines swoop up to the rim before it reaches the wall. A bit of a pain to have to buy 2 shower curtains because of the 2 open ends, but its big, solid and comfy
Now those are glorious. But I really can’t believe they’d term them 1950s – they’re so deliciously Streamline/Deco.
Hi Pam,
Those are just AWESOME! Needless to say (like looking at stuff in the glass display case at the store) if you have to ask….you probably can’t afford it, haha.
You may want to correct your post as the tub and toilet does come in: white, cream, and vespa pink. You have click on the actual items and then the available colors are displayed!
I want one of those faucets just to put out on display
Tami
Wow, thanks Tappan Trailer Tami. Wow, a whole suite of Vespa Pink. Swoon.
Those are SOOOOO sexy! I want them! I would love to do an Art Deco style bathroom to match.
Pam – the cost of Swooning:
Bel Air Sink Faucet (Wings!!!) – $1,452.00
Bel Air Console Sink (White, couldn’t find the Vespa Pink Cost) – $1,057.00
Console Legs/Stand – $2,296.00
Bel Air Tub Faucet (Wings Again) – $1,533.00
Shower Head – $657.00
Shower Diverter Flow Valve / Handle – $621.00
Bel Air Bathtub (White) – $2,640
Toilet – Bel Air not found, but other models run $700 – $1,000
Mahogany Toilet Seat – $500.00
So, Swooning over a two sink bathroom will be rather expensive!
My total comes to $16,461 for two sinks/faucets, tub, tub faucet/shower head, toilet, and seat
Plus whatever the upcharge is to have Vespa Pink.
So, remind me, what bank were we planning on robbing this week? Let me know –
Tami
Hey, I never said I’d only write about affordable retro!
I’ve also done a post on Waterworks’ sink here, also quite expensive: http://retrorenovation.com/2007/10/18/luxury-waterworks-sink-wall-mount-with-chrome-legs-and-towel-bars/
Seriously – this all goes to show how much our gorgeous shapely vintage bathroom fixtures in pink, blue, green, grey and of course white are “worth”.
Pam, you are very correct, this certainly makes the case for the worthiness of retaining the originals wherever and whenever possible!
Just this week I saw an ad on CL here in the Bay Area for a mint condition original Pink refrigerator, matching original pink dishwasher (!!!), and the matching pink wall oven. Selling because the new owners of this minty time capsule house, which they bought from the original owners of 50+ years, are tearing out the kitchen *sob* for a re-do. So, so sad……if I made the laws, this would be illegal
Love your blog, and read here often, keep up the great work, both inexpensive and expensive alike!
Tami