by pam kueber on July 13, 2009
If you own a 20s, 30s or 40s home with deco or streamline style and also have lots of dough re mi, this bathroom suite from Lefroy Brooks would be fun to consider. The faucet style is called “1950 Belair,” but I say it’s is “streamlined” style, which is defined by the period when products were designed to look like fast-moving objects, like steam-engine trains. To be sure, this streamline style blurred over into the 50s. But this faucet is so distinctive, it looks like it is preparing for take off. The Lefroy Brooks sinks are also beautiful. And you can get the entire suite – sink, tub, toilet - in Vespa Pink. Heaven, simply heaven! Lefroy Brooks site.
by pam kueber on May 28, 2009
Kelly recently bought a 1963 home in Phoenix, and asked for help finding replacement parts for her 60s bathroom faucet.
Heck yeah there is more…
by pam kueber on February 26, 2009
Reader Nathan ordered three of these Gerber 4″ lavatory faucets, which I spotted for their simple retro style. He has installed them – and says they are great with quality that is “superb….better than most.” Thanks, Nathan, for the report from the front lines of retro renovation!
by pam kueber on January 28, 2009
What product can you use to clean vintage chrome so common in 40s 50s 60s and 70s kitchens and baths? One of our handiest readers – jsnugbear says:
I have found Noxon 7 metal polish works excellent to clean and shine old chrome and it puts a protective coating on it as well while cleaning. It comes in a green plastic bottle. I use it on all my chrome in my 50’s kitchen and furniture with metal leg caps..
John
Thank you, John! I for one am getting some of this asap.
by pam kueber on January 8, 2009
Do you need a new faucet for your vintage bathroom sink? TodayI happily add a third alternative to my short list of recommendations. It’s this simple Gerber 4″ lav. Nice lines, nice faucet handles. Also a nice one here with fluted handles. Hurray.
Update: Nathan went looking for this and Gerber eliminated the image from their catalog. However, it IS still available. Here is what Nathan reports – MANY THANKS, Nathan!
Hey Pam,
I was able to track down that particular faucet that you had on your site. I contacted Gerber, and they gave me the part number. I then tried to find it locally here in Abq, but that was a dead end. So, I then resorted to shopping on the internets (d’oh), and found it here:
http://www.newtondistributing.com/product/Gerber-2-Handle-Faucet-121.html
I ordered 3 of them 
Thanks again, and I’ve bookmarked your site
Hasta,
Nathan
Other faucet choices:
One of my very favorites - great deco style
by pam kueber on December 17, 2008
