Thanks to reader Diane for this tip: An amazing vintage midcentury modern dollhouse — in serious decay. It is for sale on craigslist for $40 in Columbus. Diane rightly points out that it might fit my “wonderful oddities” category. But I’d take it a step further and say that this is one of those artifacts that transcends to become “found art”, if it catches you just in the right mood… ashes to ashes and dust to dust and all that. Yes, there is even a dead body in the living room. –>
I am sure this is placement was not artfully constructed, but the gods made it so. Peoples, this is what the future holds for our homes, if we don’t continue to lavish our Tender Loving Care upon them. You are doing a Good Thing.
Hi Pam, thanks for the note. My name is Jerry. I posted the listing for the mid century miniature house. There’s not much of a story behind the listing: it was purchased at an auction by one of my consignors here in Columbus, Ohio, who thought it was interesting enough to spend money on.
The only problem is obviously the condition, which is quite poor. If it were in good condition it would be worth significantly more. Looks like it was in the basement with the mice for quite some time. The “dead body” is just a cardboard cutout figure that was probably made with the house.
I have sold all kinds of things on the internet over the years, mainly items that come from houses such as furniture, collectibles, antiques etc. I do sell quite a bit of mid century furniture. I have no problem with you using the photos I took for your blog, but it’s not very representative of most things I sell.
To see all of my Craigslist ads you can go to the Columbus, Ohio Craigslist home page and do a search for the term “GRNCTY.”
If you have any questions or want to buy the model, give me a call.
I got a kick out of your view on the piece.
Thanks again,
Jerry
Thank you, Jerry. I hope it goes to a … good home.
Wendy Oborne says
So freakin’ cool. Haul it out for Halloween and have it as the centerpiece for a fab party!
joan massey says
looks like the mice left a muddy path across the carpet to the bed. I think it is too cute. My imagination is running wild. 🙂 thanks Pam
hannah says
Check this out Pam, and everyone – I shared this feature on my Sims forum (reference Pam’s Mamie pink bathroom article done by Sarah as AwesSims). One member took the challenge and built this abandoned, run down ‘doll’ house for the game. She did a FANTASTIC job!
http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/deelee4957/Abandoned%20Retro/
pam kueber says
🙂
Kathy says
The SIMS re-creation! Astounding!
Deaun says
Like many of the others, I would be all over this house. Yes, this house definitely deserves TLC and a second chance to be “loved into the ground”! How good it would be, to hear from Jerry how this home found a new owner.
Let’s all keep up the good work–remember, today’s “old house” was or is someone’s dream.
Jomoves says
I love how it’s old and worn. Like the best and most loved toys, it’s been used into the ground, but not destroyed. And someone obviously loved it anough to keep it long past it’s use-by date. If anyone on here buys it, please consider doing a reno update story. I’d tune in for sure
Laura's Last Ditch--Vintage Kitchenwares says
Yes, that is strangely beautiful. I, too, am drawn to decay, and keep thinking I need to head to Detroit to see some of the decay firsthand, before it’s all cleaned up.
leslie lee says
it reminds me of the nuclear test site in new mexico. i just called jerry, i think it’s mine.
denise says
The ‘dead’ body is awesome! But, then again, I’ve been known to like dead things.
Mary says
This looks like the house I grew up in at the point my parents bought it – right down to the color – although ours was green aluminum siding. We had wagon wheels at the end of the driveway. It was even in decay – my parents worked reallllly hard on that house.
hannah says
What a thing of beauty this is. Can you imagine how it looked when it was first made? I agree with others, hand made replication of real life home. Or, a home someone aspired to.
It reminds me of the things my Dad built. Model airplanes, boats, trains. All done with meticulousness. This was done in the same fashion. I wonder, since this isn’t really doll playing size, could it have been made as decor for a city? My Dad and his brother both heavily into model railroads (on a much smaller scale) would spend hours building all the things that went into the city that housed the railroad track/station. Maybe this is the same type of thing but on a larger scale?
What size dolls were we all playing with then that would fit in that house? For me, Barbie only – so not a fit.
Awesome find Pam! I’m half tempted to write to my uncles girlfriend in Ohio and ask her how far away this thing is and to buy it for me!