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1953 Formica pink kitchen – today’s kitchen flashback design 
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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 [...]
UPDATE (Oct 2011): Click over to –> this story to get an update on all three sources for boomerang laminate. Here is a third selection of boomerang laminates to consider for your retro kitchen renovation. Wilsonart has informed me that residential buyers can buy from this “Indie” line …. it is just a special order placed [...]
“Fake butcher block countertops” are another one of those original vintage house features that I often hear called “hideous” on other websites. (Crikey, how I have come to despise that word — it is overkill, please refrain.) I, on the other hand, not only have “no problem” with butcher block laminate, I am 100% on [...]
Following up on Monday’s exciting post about the Arpa USA palette of solid-color laminates, let’s take a look at how to use this material to recreate this 1959 Ma Bell kitchen. It would be oh-so-easy! Elements include: Laminate cabinetry using Arpa’s “Jardin” colorway. Cabinet pulls: Rejuvenation’s new midcentury “sharp arch”, in satin chrome Countertops are [...]
This week I heard from Jeff, who uses vintage speckled laminate for his banjo finger boards. I just think that is so cool… you know I am part Kentuckian. P.S. Can someone tell me how to get the accent mark over the ‘e’, as in lame’ … as I am dying to write lame’ laminate? [...]
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I am putting together a benefit show where we are paying homage to eras past iwth a mini-museum of memorabilia, artifacts etc. I’m hoping to attract local antique shops and historical society’s to provide larger pieces for ease of travel, these pieces can be sold during the silent auction on consigment.
Question. It’s crucial that I choose the right era to represent. what ere have you found to be the most favored in the 30-70 age group?
Appreciate your help!
Rachel.
Hi Rachel, on this site we are all about architecture and collectibles from the postwar era, 1946-1966 or so. I think this era is very popular … but it’s hard to say what your own market and audience would be most interested in… I’d suggest you actually reach out to your antique shops and see what they say.