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!
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I would be very interested in purchasing some of this collection. I have designed a bunch period inspired furniture that I want to start on in 2011, and would love to add some original, hardware made in the good ole USA!
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WM
EVERYONE: I do not want this post to turn into a buy/sell queue. When Michael posts the stuff on ebay, I’ll put up the link, okay?
Ok, great. I will look forward to it. The majority of cabinet hardware today is made in, you know where. There is still a real small amount still made here and real nice stuff from Europe, but this collection has some good looking items and good quality I am sure.
Ooh, I love that square design. It almost looks like the one in the upper left corner of this photo has a copper finish. Maybe it’s just a reflection though. In any case they all are lovely!
Wow! I have to start running with this crowd – never see stuff like this at the auctions and sales I’m able to get to LOL!
Yes, Amy Jeannette, you need to start running with this crowd!
I am very interested in those square pulls! I’ll save you some listing costs!
link to my email on my website!!!!!!!
You know I love you, Jennifer – but no buying/selling on the main blog. Please EVERYONE, help me with this.
Pam, read the hand writing on the wall. First eBay, then Etsy and now, Pam City Retro. You go girl.
we’ll see….
Other than at my house….I think the best place to sell them would be E-bay.
2 weeks ago, myself and several others purchased vintage robe hooks thought the RR site. 10 bucks a pop, everyone wins! Good luck.
Yup, put ‘em on ebay and I will give them viz — that way, it’s “actionable” in a reasonable way.
I’d be interested in a couple for my bathroom since my Geneva Kitchen already has matching pulls and I plan on redoing the bathroom next. Instead of eBay, why not use the forums that are built into this site?
For something like this, use ebay.
Michael-
When you list them:
Please organize each different style and list them as 12 available or 8 available…so that bidders can get the amount they need for a project.
I would sell these as “Buy It Now”
Also…you know how much you invested in these items…by including shipping in your bid price, you will save yourself hours of questioning about shipping cost to destinations all over the world..
Be$t Wi$he$ !
And as I’ve said on here before, Liz’s Antique Hardware has thousands of NOS mid century hardware. I used to work there. They are primarily known for Victorian thru 1920s stuff, but Liz herself has a mid century house and she has bought the stuff whenever she’s found it. The website is not the easiest to browse, but give it a look:
http://www.lahardware.com/newsite/welcome/products/48
I have an entire category dedicated to kitchen cabinet hardware, Liz’ and other are in there: http://retrorenovation.com/category/kitchen/cabinet-hardware/
Poor Pam! Your repeated refrain of “ebay” seems unheard! Great hardware find!
Retro Renovators must be both humble and patient in order for the Retro Decorating Gods to deem them worthy and bestow such treasures upon them.
Hi everyone,
I’m glad there are others out there who are as excited by this find as I was! I’ve installed the ones I needed in my own home but am left with a huge amount. The square knobs come in two sizes and three finishes: flat black, brass and (yes, Maryanna) copper. The backplates are squares/diamonds (available in brushed or chrome), ovals and boomerangs (chrome only), and circles (flat black only). I used the flat black circles with large copper pulls on my closet doors and they look great.
I will spend some time this weekend taking better photos and I will let Pam know when I’ve listed them on eBay. It’s been a good week– the daughter of the original owner of my house sent me a number of awesome photos taken shortly after it was built, and it looks like I’ve finally located a great mid-century curved sectional for the livingroom too! It’s being delivered Saturday (fingers crossed).
BTW –
Michael. You are going to be rich! Good score.
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!
Yes, Ashley, etsy would be fine too!
We’re like a bunch of kids in a candy store. LOL I’m glad I run with this crowd.
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?
here is the info: http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/16/get-a-gravatar/
Thank you!
It’s nice to “see” you, Jeanne!
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!
That’s “shouldn’t” be too difficult! Typing too fast.
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!
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.
what a great find, alida!
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.
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