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!
Michael says
Once again, you’re killing us Canadians with these awesome time capsule houses at unbelievable (for us) prices! The exterior is a dream, the patio is out of this world, and the recroom is phenomenal! And just how B-I-G are some of those rooms anyway?! Crazy-terrific.
Just another Pam says
What Michael said!
Such an amazing house at a price point that’s very retro as well.
Elaine says
LOVE this house. As the owner of a time capsule, I can say there is something very soothing yet dynamic about living in something that comes already designed and complete. It is challenging to find fixes and additions that go with. As for the wall covering in the family room and breakfast nook, I think that is birch wallpaper, and it was popular in the late 60s-early 70s, so I think it was an update to the house. How wonderful it is!
Marcheline says
Dude, the kitchen is the size of a regulation hockey rink. The livingroom could double as a football field. It would take a week just to vacuum one room in that house. I love vintage and all, but I need something small enough that it doesn’t take an army of servants to keep clean!
James says
You must learn to appreciate patina (aka dust).
James says
The planter in the den is AWESOME.
The only thing I would change – flooring.
Pull up all that carpet and enjoy the wood floors beneath, with a few well placed area rugs.
Marcheline says
You must learn to appreciate vintage dust mites (aka carpeting). 😎
Linda Emery says
Haha! That’s in my Dad’s neighborhood in Tulsa! I’d love to see it in person!
Lynne says
I would buy this place in an instant! The thought of someone “updating” it makes me truly sick at heart.
To me the paneled walls look like plywood that has been whitewashed, or had one of those antiquing kits applied to it. My mom got one of those kits in the 1960’s and “antiqued” our kitchen’s pink GE metal cabinets.
Dan says
I take my above comment back. It’s not Formica-y enough. But it still looks strangely familiar to me. The only things I don’t like about it is the living room (No pizzazz whatsoever) and the wallpaper in what they refer to as the “office or fourth bedroom” (the maid’s room). I couldn’t live with that – particularly since I’d be willing to bet there was a matching bedspread at one time 😉
Terry C says
Too bad I live in Oklahoma City instead of Tulsa, since I’m in the market for a house. There are actually a few of these “time capsule” houses in OKC. I have been specifically looking for something built in the ’50s, 60’s or 70’s with all the old features left intact and doesn’t need to much work to things like heating and cooling or the roof. Unfortunately, a lot of previous owners of these homes strip them of all their character because they feel they look dated. The trick is to find one left largely “as-is.”
Delta Lauderdale says
What a fabulous mid-century house! Crossing my fingers that the people who eventually purchase it, have enough sense not to remodel it. It deserves to be filled with vintage items and enjoyed for what it is. And I am a Tulsa girl too! I would love to go take a look at this one. Hmmm…wondering if there might be an open house….;)
Dan says
This house is ringing a bell with me. I seem to remember some kind of “Formica Dream Home” someplace in the Midwest. Could this be it?
JKM says
Are you thinking of the Wilson home in Temple, Texas? Mr. Wilson was founder of Wilsonart and his home is now a museum.