Many thanks to reader Dana Kay for spotting this 1955 time capsule house in Tulsa, Oklahoma. What is that material on the wall of the living room adjacent to the kitchen — the material also on the kitchen cabinet???
Also, as you are going through the slide shows — take note of the way this “shelf lighting” — is that what it’s called? — is installed.
Squinch: The integrated window valence — that looks like the same wood as is on the walls — with pinch pleats tucked behind — also is genius. See the rounded stone (brick) fireplace…. all the original vintage wallpaper… gorgeous original window treatments… awesome time capsule bathrooms. Overall: Great time capsule kitchen… great bathrooms, living room, Do you want to own a gorgeous time capsule house in Tulsa, Oklahoma? Here it is!
Stacy says
I just emailed a link to this to my Dad, who is a realtor in Tulsa. We had a conversation recently about “time capsule” homes, and whether they should be remodeled to be sold. He did not seem to think there was much of a market for mid-century in Tulsa, or if there would be anytime soon. I tried to convince him it was a trend that might be coming his way. I’m sure he’ll find the comments informative-what a great house!
75Heather says
I live in Tulsa and MCM is more popular around here than he realizes (which is a bit unfortunate for me when I’m trying to find MCM at a reasonable price! 😉 ).
Lortondale (an amazing MidCentury neighborhood) has experienced a resurgence in popularity the last few years and home prices there are up. We tried to find a house there when we were in the market a few years ago and didn’t have any luck – the homes there seemed to sell as soon as they were listed. I like checking out what the Lortondale dwellers are doing – lots of “retro renovating” by painting the outside of the houses in classic 50s colors.
Also, MCM furniture here is pretty popular. It’s hard to find reasonably priced MCM furniture because the resale/dealer scene here is VERY strong and they are all over the estate sales, garage sales and Craigslist postings. It’s frustrating when the estate sale organizers are letting dealers in early to pick clean all the MCM furniture. 🙁
pam kueber says
Well… good to hear the MCM luv — and preservation — is strong in Tulsa. Too bad for you, though, that there’s so much competition for the deals!
Shane Hood says
Check us out:
Modern Tulsa
Modern.tulsaarchitecture.com
Any realtor who thinks there isn’t a market for MCM in Tulsa isn’t paying any attention.
Panzyzz says
I’m IN LOVE!! Absolutely gorgeous. I wouldn’t change anything, except maybe that material that looks like white wood. I hope the next owner appreciates the house as is.
52PostNBeam says
I think it’s worth mentioning that these listing photos, like nearly all listing photos these days, are taken with an extremely wide angle lens, making rooms appear 2x the size. Granted this house is over 3K sq ft (although that may be including the attached 3 car garage), which is large by mid century modest standards, but the rooms are not as massive as they appear. A normal lens doesn’t reveal both peripheral walls on either side, and architecturally the photos don’t translate unless the lens distortion is taken into account. So, … don’t be jealous of the size, just the fireplace, etc etc. !
wendy says
I cannot stand real estate listings using the wide angle shots! Things are distorted and do not give a true representation. I would be OK with one or two shots for the panoramic effect, but when every photo is wide angle…very annoying. Do the RE agents think we can’t just look at the room measurements on the listing to figure out that the living room is not 100′ x 200′? sheesh.
Mary says
Cool house…My maternal grandparents had that recessed lighting along the ceiling where it meets the top of the wall in the “den” (classic mid century home my grandfather designed and built). It had a dimmer dial switch we loved to play with as kids. Making the room day to night. The room also had the requisite set of South Pacific native masks and set of scroll like wall hangngs with the black background and musical instruments print, can’t recall the exact name (I now have the masks&wall hanging)….
Retrosandie says
This is a beautiful, huge house! The price point is amazing too! That fireplace wall is gorgeous. 🙂
75Heather says
I commented of your FB post, but I actually went to an estate sale at this house last year (and found some great stuff!). I wish they showed pics of the master closet because it is freaking amazing! I was totally drooling over it while I was there. =D
Janet Nagel says
Gorgeous house!! Question about that aqua master bath, would the granite placed on the vanity over the aqua sinks be vintage or isn’t that a more recent addition?
Elaine says
I think the master bath has some recent reno efforts. Those sinks under the stone countertop look modern, but at least they stuck with the color and didn’t mess up the tilework.
Cynthia says
My kids just watched the virtual tour with me, and asked if we could buy this house. My little future retro renovators… 😉
hannah says
I adore the fireplace and planter in the family room! The whole thing is magnificent!
Cynthia says
I am madly in love with the fireplace in the family room. I can’t stop looking at it.
And the price…wow. That house here in Denver would be twice that price, easily…if not more, depending on location. Wow.
I hope someone buys it and keeps it just as it is. What a beauty!