Here are some basic recommendations for lighting with a mid century feel. Important: We all care very much about managing environmental and safety issues properly, so when undertaking your restoration project, be sure to familiarize yourself with and use recommended best practices. For example, the EPA hosts a website on lead in the home and a website on asbestos in the home. Consult professionals regarding these materials, and also about the proper disposal of debris, etc.
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Hi … I am trying to find nylon ribbon to re-wrap old lampshades. Any thoughts on a supplier for this product? Many Thanks!!!!!
To all who are interested in deco,streamline and mid century lighting check out schoolhouseelectric.com,Awsome selection of authentic made in the USA lighting,And if you are into the original aluminum bar ware and accessories check Payne manufacturing(paynemfg.com) out of Toronto Canada,The original manufacturer of aluminized bar ware and accesories in all the original anodized 1950′s colors.Everything is made in Canada,check out the branding iron is that cool or what.Also americhefusa.com is the only made in the USA retro juicer available on the market,just like the ones from the 1950′s,they are awsome.We need to support these American and Canadian company’s that make the effort to support North American people and jobs.
Thanks, con the builder. I will check these sites out. Thank you!
Check out http://www.predicta.com,the must have tv for mid century fanatics like us and made in the usa.
I have a Nutone Hood #3018/3092 purchased in 1961. I need to find a source to replace the light bulb which is approximitly 17 5/8″ in length and has a two-prong connectors at each end of bulb that attaches up into the light source.
I’ve sent folks here before, Michelle, but I also think there are a couple of other folks who online say they specialize in vintage Nutone. Let us know how it works out! http://www.rinutonedistr.com/
I need a pitcure of some charteruse and seafoam edging eg small and black! Kind of curly please hurry!
What, pugfreek???
To authenticate my 1955 kitchen, I had a round, or circular fluorescent light installed in the ceiling. Gives off great light.
I got mine at Lowe’s.
con the builder, that tv website is WONDERFUL! I’m on a mission now!
Schmonkey and con – I did do a post on these back in Nov. 2007: http://retrorenovation.com/2007/11/24/back-in-50s-tv-land-with-predicta/
Anyone know where I can purchase or order a white globe lamp (preferably white fixture, but silver would be okay) that is okay for use on a patio/outdoors??? Each one I’ve been able to find is for indoor use only….
Oh I’m making a 2 tier paper lampshade and I needed some edging
Susie – did you look at Primelight’s catalog? There are a lot of exterior fixtures there.
Try bunnings or eBay
Thanks, Tikimama! I’ll give it a try.
You really should check out meteorlights.com… great selection!!!
Hello:
Can you please tell me if it is possible to purchase the electrical components for a retractable pull down) ceiling light?
Thank you,
Sandy
Help! I am looking for some replacement “grates” that sit inside my recessed lights (1960 ish) they are round 6″ and have a circular design. Any ideas?
Great stuff here. I’m doing a boom-boom room in TIKIANA (I’m a TIKI carver) and I’ve been watching a lot of the old Alfred Hitchcock T.V. series i get from netflix. A verdant field of 50′s visuals!
Last night, I was watching the newest season of This Old House. The house they were going to re-do was from the 1880s. But in a couple of rooms, hanging from the plaster decor on the ceiling, were lights from mid-century. They really looked so out of place, but since they didn’t fit with anything the This Old House crew was doing, they ignored them, and suddenly they were gone from the renovation. One was just a square glass cover, but the other was a hanging pull-down with a wide cone-like shade. How sad! Wonder what landfill they went into?