Retro Renovation

Remodeling, decor and home improvement for mid century and vintage homes

We help you remodel and decorate your home in mid-century and vintage style. Renovate your kitchen... or your bathroom... tour a time capsule... and share in a like-minded community passionate about their old houses. Read More.
  • Home
  • Be Safe!
  • Kitchen Help
  • Bathroom Help
  • Other Rooms
  • Decorate
  • Exterior
  • Culture
  • Pam’s Kitchen
follow retro renovation on facebook

  • Home » Decorating Resources -- Also note those subcategories in the orange navigation, above! » 10 finds we like from CB2

    10 finds we like from CB2

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email Newsletter

    Posted by: Kate • August 4, 2016

    midcentury retro furniture

    Pam has me doing a ‘summer survey’ of some popular mainstream retailers to get an updated look at midcentury style finds in their product lineups right now. I started at West Elm and today, I ‘shop’ CB2 to find my top-ten furniture and decor picks that could fit right into a vintage home. 

    retro bench

    1. Wrap Bench

    The clean lines, textural interest and tapered, midcentury style legs on this bench give it a look that would blend well with midcentury or retro decor — including your collection of 70s macrame. This versatile bench could be used in your entryway, at the foot of a bed or even in front of the couch instead of a coffee table. The bench comes in a smaller size, too.

    tulip table

    2. Odyssey White Dining Table

    An inexpensive ($199) alternative to a Saarinen tulip table, this classic, clean design is always a favorite. Pam had this in her kitchen before she found a vintage set, and she liked it fine, she said.

    retro modern table

    3. Compass Dining Table

    This retro modern looking table reminds me of the style of Warren Platner, a popular midcentury designer. The table can seat six and has a lightweight, airy feel that meshes well with midcentury decor.

    retro pod chair

    4. Pod Hanging Chair with Cushion

    I think it is every retro lover’s dream to have a space for an egg-shaped, hanging pod chair like this one. I imagine myself sitting in this chair out on a shaded patio, rocking in the breeze, but it could work inside in a sunroom, living room or bedroom, too.

    retro patio chair

    5. Acapulco Lounge Chair

    The airy Acapulco lounge chair is an outdoor design classic, perfect for a midcentury patio. I hear they are quite comfortable.

    retro lounge chair

    6. Ixtapa Lounge Chair

    Like the Acapulco lounge chair, the Ixtapa lounge chair would feel right at home on a midcentury patio, and hey — it comes in bench form, too.

    hanging bullet planter

    7. Page Hanging Planter

    This mint-colored stoneware planter reminds me of a bullet planter that hangs — it would be great for a midcentury porch or a sunny corner of the living room or kitchen.

    metal urchins

    8. Two-Piece Metal Urchin Set

    These simple metal urchins are reminiscent of many midcentury sculptures and would add a playful pop to any table top.

    retro mobile

    9.  Crop Circle Mobile

    Mobiles and midcentury decor go together hand in hand — and this crop circle mobile would be a fun, whimsical touch to any room.

    club chair10. Club Chair

    The club chair is a classic design that can go in a midcentury, midcentury modern or even a retro mod home. CB2 offers this classic in 60 colors including bold choices like teal, fuchsia, atomic, como (olive green), sunflower and peacock.

    Related stories

    1. cindis Heywood Wakefield LR Vintage furniture — 10 of our favorite midcentury designs and brands
    2. Broyhill_Brasilia-Buffet Broyhill Brasilia and Sculptra — pictures from a vintage furniture catalog
    3. Tommy-Bahama-Aquatic-Allure-Henna-tiki-fabric Tiki style fabric from Tommy Bahama
    4. Vladimir Kagan’s Annecy Collection — his final work — dares you to decide: Furniture designer — or sculptor?

    Ad

    ​
    Comments 12
    Be-Safe-graphic2.3

    Comments

    1. Joe Felice says

      August 7, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      My mom used to often call me a “poor urchin.”

      Reply
    2. Tikimama says

      August 9, 2016 at 2:13 am

      Does anyone else get the CB2 catalog? Just got the latest one a day or two ago, and boy was it depressing! I loved the products highlighted here, and they look so colorful and cheerful. But I swear they lit all the photos in that catalog to look like a stormy day. I kept wanting to turn the lights on!

      Reply
    « Older Comments
    Note: All comments are moderated, generally within 24 hours. By using this website you are agreeing to the site's Terms of Use, which include commenting policies. Before participating, read them here in full.

     

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    • Midcentury-Marketplace-Ads3
    • BE SAFE / RENOVATE SAFE!
      Get informed and be aware about the environmental & safety hazards in old homes, materials and products. #1 RULE: Consult with your own properly licensed professionals. More info: See our Be Safe/Renovate page... EPA asbestos website ... EPA lead website ... U.S.F.A. – fire safety, etc.
    website-bottom-banner-pam-kateFINAL

    Important Reader Information

    • Terms of Use: By using this website you are agreeing to the site's terms of use. Read them here in full.
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosures: How I make money
    • Contact

    Copyright 2019 © Retro Renovation®, all rights reserved. Please do not use any materials without prior permission.