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!
Michael says
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). 😀
Maureen says
Poor Pam! Your repeated refrain of “ebay” seems unheard! Great hardware find!
pam kueber says
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.
Bryan Wood says
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/
pam kueber says
I have an entire category dedicated to kitchen cabinet hardware, Liz’ and other are in there: https://retrorenovation.com/category/kitchen/cabinet-hardware/
Gavin Hastings says
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$ !
Joe says
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?
pam kueber says
For something like this, use ebay.
Gavin Hastings says
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.
pam kueber says
Yup, put ’em on ebay and I will give them viz — that way, it’s “actionable” in a reasonable way.
Jennifer Greenburg says
I am very interested in those square pulls! I’ll save you some listing costs! 🙂 link to my email on my website!!!!!!!
pam kueber says
You know I love you, Jennifer – but no buying/selling on the main blog. Please EVERYONE, help me with this.
Gayla says
Pam, read the hand writing on the wall. First eBay, then Etsy and now, Pam City Retro. You go girl.
pam kueber says
we’ll see….
Amy Jeannette says
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!
pam kueber says
Yes, Amy Jeannette, you need to start running with this crowd!
Maryanna says
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! 🙂
William says
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!
How can we connect together?
Thanks,
WM
pam kueber says
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?
William says
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.