Denise recently turned me on to Dorothy Thorpe roly poly glassware. Delicious, indeed. When I get back from Charlotte, I think that I will be doing a lot more on vintage barware. Also in this group, some interesting chrome soap dishes circa 1955 and 1956, and a mint-in-box Dishmaster with a groovy old-style sunburst cover plate.Disclosure: Retro Renovation is a member of the ebay partner network and receives a small commission on any item you bid on and buy when you click into ebay from here (a great way to support the blog. Many thanks.)
Dorothy Thorpe roly poly glasses, 1956 chrome soap dishes & more mid mod MIB madness
Posted by: • March 1, 2010
107-piece Dorothy Thorpe barware set, vintage Keaton music typewriter & more MIB madness 
Where to buy chrome soap dishes, crystal and plastic lucite trays 
Colored ceramic soap dishes and shelves for the tub and shower area — NOS from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s 
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Wow! We’re nearly finished restoring our 1956 guest bathroom and I want that soap dish! I’ll bid through your link…thanks!
Thanks for the e-bay fun! I’d love to see you do more on vintage barware in the future. The season of “outdoor living” is quickly approaching; we need inspiration for re-creating the perfect vintage “patio look”.
Have a great time in Charlotte, Pam. How I wish I could be there. So close, and yet, so far! You’ll knock ‘em out, I’m sure. Enjoy your trip to NC! Perhaps you can visit the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area one day and view the great examples of MCM architecture there.
Thanks for the tip on the Dorothy Thorpe glasses, very cool. I’ve got several roly poly auctions on my eBay “watch” list.
Thats crazy, i wonder if its a long lost relative of mine, I’m a Thorpe too!
People, if you’re shopping for Dorothy Thorpe, please educate yourselves before you buy. Not everything with a “silver” rim is Dorothy Thorpe. You can find some great bargains on authentic Dorothy Thorpe glassware, etc., on eBay, but lots of people just get ripped off. A good place to start is replacements-dot-com. Happy shopping to all!