Over on the Retro Renovation Facebook Fan Page, Michael posted this fabulous find:
I just bought a couple cartons of new-old-stock mid-century hardware from an estate sale. I’m going to use some of the knobs/plates on my closet doors and kitchen cupboards, but since there are over 900 pieces I’m going to have to sell the rest. What’s the best site for selling this type of thing? eBay? Somewhere else? Thanks!
Wow! I’ve never seen vintage kitchen cabinet hardware quite like this before. I told him “ebay.” He says he’ll send the link when all this NOS deliciousness is available for purchase. Thanks, Michael!
Jennifer Greenburg says
I bought a huge set of these from Mike. Does anyone have his contact information? I need more!
Jerry says
I know this is years later than this blog started, but I also have the square within a square in two different sizes and am missing one large and one medium size one. I’ve been looking everywhere trying to find them. If anyone knows a good source, please share.
Show Gals in Eugene says
Hey Pam,
Great find – wow!
I’ll get a blast out to the architects, designers and cabinet makers in our shows.
Our 6th Annual Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show in a week is packed with people renovating homes too. I think I can insert a link to your ebay finds in the show directory as a great resource!
We’ve got bring you back to Eugene – people are still telling us how good and educational your seminars were.
All the best in a Retro New Year!
Karen & the Eugene Home Show Gang
Amy says
OMG!!!! Once again Pam your blog has helped me reveal the hidden treasures in our home!! First it was the gorgeous Starburst Certile in the guest bathroom now I believe I have discovered the mystery source of our kitchen cabinet pulls. (Weslock)!!! We have a version of the solid copper square hardware in our 1962 ranch. CRAZY!!! Thanks again for your wonderful blog and I look forward to finding out more about my home through your posts.
pam kueber says
🙂 I was just looking at your starburst ceratile today!
Alida says
I found my mother’s original kitchen 1947 pulls which look just like the repro ones today. I reinstalled and they look great. My mother, bless her, had tucked them away in a shoebox marked kitchen pulls wrapped in paper towels. 🙂
pam kueber says
what a great find, alida!
Michael says
Hi again,
Another update on the hardware… I’ve been so busy decking the halls for our first Christmas in the new home that I haven’t had a chance to take proper photographs and put the listing up on eBay. I think I’ll wait until after the holidays now, as I’m sure most people are not thinking about this kind of a purchase at the moment. I’ll post again when they’re listed.
“Happy Holidays” everyone!
PS: And I *did* get the mcm sectional– it’s fabulous and completely makes the living room. Yay, Kijiji!
Jeff says
Michael, super find!
I happen to have the square within square pulls myself, as well as the chevron style backplates.
I’ve been buying hardware for years, and have literally thousands of pieces.
Best of luck with selling them, it should be too difficult!
Jeff says
That’s “shouldn’t” be too difficult! Typing too fast.
Jeanne says
We’re like a bunch of kids in a candy store. LOL I’m glad I run with this crowd. 🙂
Jeanne says
p.s. I think I remember a discussion on how to post a profile picture/avatar for ourselves when we post. I’ve been looking around and cannot find the info. Any help?
pam kueber says
here is the info: https://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/16/get-a-gravatar/
Jeanne says
Thank you! 🙂
pam kueber says
It’s nice to “see” you, Jeanne!
Ashley Amidon says
Hi, I wanted to chime in and recommend Etsy as a place to sell – ebay has the instant gratification part because you can sell it in 6 days (or however long) but Etsy might be good for some of the larger/better pieces that you don’t mind hanging on to to get a better price for.
hope that helps, and congrats on the lucky buy!
pam kueber says
Yes, Ashley, etsy would be fine too!
Gavin Hastings says
BTW –
Michael. You are going to be rich! Good score.