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!
tulsatammy says
Ooooo! I will have to check for an open house since it is in my neck of the woods, less than two miles from my house. It’s too big and too costly for me, but it will be fun to see in person.
JamieAbe says
LOVE. IT. That rounded rock wall in the entry is almost identical to one that I recently saw in an estate sale house. It had the same rounded rock wall, but the one that I saw housed a half bath, amazing! I took tons of pictures of that house, I think the people running the sale thought I was crazy. I love the detail of the older homes, why did we ever change?!
Peter says
Terry C noted earlier the fact that there are MCM houses in OKC. I also found quite a number of MCM houses – each original and architecturally stunning – in OKC. The prices for homes in this vibrant and tech-savvy city floored me (I’m from San Diego). I’d like very much to post a video I took of a house in OKC some day. Y’all would be amazed!
Jeff says
Here in Michigan, we call that kind of lighting “soffit” lighting or “cove” lighting- often cornice boards were also recess-lit as to show off the draperies with downlight. Love this house- one just like it here sold near me for 145k. Ready to move in, too, complete with a three sided fireplace and inverted slanted curtain walls of glass going up twenty feet.
Lisa says
Could the walls possibly be Pecky Cypress……….. I remember in one of your older posts seeing this wood? Maybe?
pam kueber says
I don’t think so…
Jay says
WOW! I know when I have not peeked at the site for a few days, something wonderful will appear. This is a sharp house – nice lines and that family room with that curvy fireplace wall and planters calls out for some large modern pieces of furniture. Yes that is called cove lighting. The owners must have been fashionable because the house obviously underwent a major redecoration in the late 60’s early 70’s. The light fixtures, kitchen decor/appliances and room wall coverings are the give-away. I would have liked to have seen the original kitchen. Paneling was the rage in the 70’s, it was the latest thing! I would sure love to hear those door chimes – I bet it had a nice melody, no shrill ding dong. I am not a fan of double entry doors – I would rather see a single door with sidelight (s). Thanks for sharing.
wendy says
Loooooooooove the fireplace and planter! And the built in TV! Patio….I would adore something like that! With a GE Partio Cart parked on it 🙂
https://retrorenovation.com/2011/08/27/ge-partio-cart-yes-partio-not-patio/
Alice says
Fantastic find! I want to rescue this house!
Did you notice the ceiling in the Pullman Bath?
Jenny says
Lovely! As a native Tulsan I can honestly say that Tulsa is a great place to live. We’re in the process of starting up a homestead out in the country otherwise we’d love a place like this.
Melanie says
Swoon!!!!