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Seasons Greetings from Versatronic
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So vintage festive!! Very nice pictures, thanks for taking them for us. I would love to have a kitchen that size!!
Isn't it great! I'm so curious about those walls and ceilings having never heard of them before. Is it just your house or do others in the area have/had the same?
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Metal Ceilings
Mr. Gansky, I can just picture your turquoise imperials in my laundry room. But, hey, even those sheer looking control towers would give the room a real sparkle. I sure hope you're my secret santa.
There aren't a lot of houses that look like mine in the vincinity. It's a real fish out of water. About a year and a half ago, I stumbled upon a house that had a lot of the same characteristics as mine. There's no doubt that it was the same architect and built in the same time period. I've been very tempted to knock on the door and ask them about the place. I'd love to get a tour.
The walls of my laundry room have the same porcelain walls, but in a light green color. The ceiling is metal in there as well. I also have metal ceilings in both bathrooms. One is blue and the other an off-white. Pete, I have not seen another house in Harrisburg like this one, with metal ceiling and such.
Here's a picture of the laundry room so you can see the similar walls and ceiling.
For Dan L., the ceiling light is not marked, but I'm 99 percent sure it's a Laurel lamp. I've never seen another Laurel ceiling lamp like this. It's has a great Jetsons look.
Mr. Gansky, I can just picture your turquoise imperials in my laundry room. But, hey, even those sheer looking control towers would give the room a real sparkle. I sure hope you're my secret santa.
There aren't a lot of houses that look like mine in the vincinity. It's a real fish out of water. About a year and a half ago, I stumbled upon a house that had a lot of the same characteristics as mine. There's no doubt that it was the same architect and built in the same time period. I've been very tempted to knock on the door and ask them about the place. I'd love to get a tour.
The walls of my laundry room have the same porcelain walls, but in a light green color. The ceiling is metal in there as well. I also have metal ceilings in both bathrooms. One is blue and the other an off-white. Pete, I have not seen another house in Harrisburg like this one, with metal ceiling and such.
Here's a picture of the laundry room so you can see the similar walls and ceiling.
For Dan L., the ceiling light is not marked, but I'm 99 percent sure it's a Laurel lamp. I've never seen another Laurel ceiling lamp like this. It's has a great Jetsons look.
Vers, you've inspired me..
I am always happy, nay eager, to crib a good idea for myself. Coincidently enough, I was looking at your pictures this morning and thinking "wow, what a cool banquette!" and then went over to Craigslist for my usual morning browsing. Suddenly, there is was: a dainty little booth, with turquoise benches and cunning little table covered in the "salmon" Skylark Formica!
I contacted the seller (who lived way out in the Foothills) and went to pick it up. After a ridiculous experience with a big dog (who turned out to be a sweetheart) and a somewhat fierce long-haired Dachshund named Gladys, I finally got the owner to turn down her stereo and sell it to me.
I'm always wary of the new "retro diner" stuff, but I think this is the genuine article from the 50's. The former owner remodels houses, and this came out of a mid-century house that had been abandoned for several years. Judging from some of the labels on it, and some of the other stuff that came from the same house - but no appliances, unfortunately - I think it's the "real deal".
It's in pretty good shape, fits the kitchen well, and looks sharp. I just need to move that fixture over a bit.
I am always happy, nay eager, to crib a good idea for myself. Coincidently enough, I was looking at your pictures this morning and thinking "wow, what a cool banquette!" and then went over to Craigslist for my usual morning browsing. Suddenly, there is was: a dainty little booth, with turquoise benches and cunning little table covered in the "salmon" Skylark Formica!
I contacted the seller (who lived way out in the Foothills) and went to pick it up. After a ridiculous experience with a big dog (who turned out to be a sweetheart) and a somewhat fierce long-haired Dachshund named Gladys, I finally got the owner to turn down her stereo and sell it to me.
I'm always wary of the new "retro diner" stuff, but I think this is the genuine article from the 50's. The former owner remodels houses, and this came out of a mid-century house that had been abandoned for several years. Judging from some of the labels on it, and some of the other stuff that came from the same house - but no appliances, unfortunately - I think it's the "real deal".
It's in pretty good shape, fits the kitchen well, and looks sharp. I just need to move that fixture over a bit.
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Great snag Dan!
Wow, you can sure got a lot done in one day. Looks great. The lamp looks like a Poulsen and I would swear those chairs are Bertoia side chairs. Skylark is the infamous boomerang pattern, isn't it?
Looks fantastic. Great grab. My philosophy is that if you insert a banquette into a modern setting, as you and I have done, you avoid that tacky "nifty fifties" look (unless that is your goal). So, the lamp and the chairs are a big help since it give the whole thing a modern look. Great job!
I'm not sure who made my wire kitchen chairs but they are high end chairs. I suspect they were made by Overman or Plus-Linje, but are certainly scandinavian in origin. I did have some turquoise plastic chairs around the table (which I still own) but the ones I'm using now pull it closer to a modern look.
Dan, I loved your fireplace tools. Here's a picture of the set that I found. I don't know who manufactured it or when, but I suspect they came from Italy. The middle part is a big column of lucite. It's hard to get good pictures of shiny metal, but perhaps you can get the idea. This was NOS, never been used.
Once again, great catch. I just snagged a Heywood Wakefield revolving cocktail table on eBay that is local. It's not often that a HW piece is available locally. I should be swinging by to pick it up tonight.
Wow, you can sure got a lot done in one day. Looks great. The lamp looks like a Poulsen and I would swear those chairs are Bertoia side chairs. Skylark is the infamous boomerang pattern, isn't it?
Looks fantastic. Great grab. My philosophy is that if you insert a banquette into a modern setting, as you and I have done, you avoid that tacky "nifty fifties" look (unless that is your goal). So, the lamp and the chairs are a big help since it give the whole thing a modern look. Great job!
I'm not sure who made my wire kitchen chairs but they are high end chairs. I suspect they were made by Overman or Plus-Linje, but are certainly scandinavian in origin. I did have some turquoise plastic chairs around the table (which I still own) but the ones I'm using now pull it closer to a modern look.
Dan, I loved your fireplace tools. Here's a picture of the set that I found. I don't know who manufactured it or when, but I suspect they came from Italy. The middle part is a big column of lucite. It's hard to get good pictures of shiny metal, but perhaps you can get the idea. This was NOS, never been used.
Once again, great catch. I just snagged a Heywood Wakefield revolving cocktail table on eBay that is local. It's not often that a HW piece is available locally. I should be swinging by to pick it up tonight.
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike, I love, love, love all your stuff, that 50's stuff is so amazing, I love your knick-knacks, furniture, lights, all the turquoise, those yellow counters with the metal edge. Your place rocks big time. Even the curtains are so far out. Great job ! Has it taken you a long time to acquire all this stuff and get everything set up the way you want/like ? Happy Holidays !!
Mike, I love, love, love all your stuff, that 50's stuff is so amazing, I love your knick-knacks, furniture, lights, all the turquoise, those yellow counters with the metal edge. Your place rocks big time. Even the curtains are so far out. Great job ! Has it taken you a long time to acquire all this stuff and get everything set up the way you want/like ? Happy Holidays !!
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JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Versa! Everything is beautiful!!! Your home is sooooooooo cool! I would however, take those bulbs out of the Seasons Greetings sign, and put in the 4 watt (night light) bulbs so you don't get brown marks or burns on that old plastic. The older 10 watt bulbs that are most likely in that decoration burn very hot, and I'd hate to see anything happen to it. Everything in your home comes together so perfectly! You must be very proud!!! Mark
Versa! Everything is beautiful!!! Your home is sooooooooo cool! I would however, take those bulbs out of the Seasons Greetings sign, and put in the 4 watt (night light) bulbs so you don't get brown marks or burns on that old plastic. The older 10 watt bulbs that are most likely in that decoration burn very hot, and I'd hate to see anything happen to it. Everything in your home comes together so perfectly! You must be very proud!!! Mark
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Thanks guys
I was collecting stuff before I moved into this place, but I've stepped up my collecting to realize my vision for the place. It's a work in progress, but each year I get closer to my vision. Replacing my master bedroom furniture set and getting the fridge were two major milestones I hit this year.
How about if I shoot for a killer washer and dryer set for my laundry room in '06? WHO'S WITH ME??!!!! Please help me achieve that goal in '06 by keeping a lookout for a killer set for me. When you run across a killer set, ask yourself this question: "Would this set look great in Versatronic's house?"
Lightedcontrols, I share the same concern about the lights, especially the middle one which appears to be right up against the plastic. I'm going to have to see if I can get the back open and replace them. Thanks for the advice.
I was collecting stuff before I moved into this place, but I've stepped up my collecting to realize my vision for the place. It's a work in progress, but each year I get closer to my vision. Replacing my master bedroom furniture set and getting the fridge were two major milestones I hit this year.
How about if I shoot for a killer washer and dryer set for my laundry room in '06? WHO'S WITH ME??!!!! Please help me achieve that goal in '06 by keeping a lookout for a killer set for me. When you run across a killer set, ask yourself this question: "Would this set look great in Versatronic's house?"
Lightedcontrols, I share the same concern about the lights, especially the middle one which appears to be right up against the plastic. I'm going to have to see if I can get the back open and replace them. Thanks for the advice.
Name what your killer set would be.Hopefully not on the unobtanium list.
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You're a GE guy, aren't you Mike? I think a '59 (or thereabouts) with the nifty raised console and TOGGLESWITCH (hi Tog!) cycle selectors would be very nice for you. A turquoise set, preferably. Something with these two cycles: Psycho and Delicate. (Latin: Psychoso In Delicatum)
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At least we share a passion for the Cramps and Iggy Pop
A pair like the background of Frigilux's post would be nice. The manufacture date should be between 56 and 62. Frigidaire's are nice, too. Every time I decide what my dream machines are, I change my mind when someone posts pictures of their collection. Sooner or later I'll settle on my dreams machines permanently. But a turquoise pair would look great in the laundry room. Or a washer match to my Versatronic dryer.
A pair like the background of Frigilux's post would be nice. The manufacture date should be between 56 and 62. Frigidaire's are nice, too. Every time I decide what my dream machines are, I change my mind when someone posts pictures of their collection. Sooner or later I'll settle on my dreams machines permanently. But a turquoise pair would look great in the laundry room. Or a washer match to my Versatronic dryer.
No f***ing way!! You like The Cramps, too? Are we the same damn person, Mike? You know, living in some mirror-image musical universe? And I thought it was amazing you liked T. Rex, The Undertones and Guided By Voices... You and I could start a KILLER cover band, man.
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Let's get really esoteric and confuse everyone now
Actually, "At least we share a passion for the Cramps and Iggy Pop" is a line from Art Magazines. See if you can find a nod to the Undertones on the CD.
Actually, "At least we share a passion for the Cramps and Iggy Pop" is a line from Art Magazines. See if you can find a nod to the Undertones on the CD.
You tricky thing, you. OK, I'm going on the hunt for an Undertones reference. I'll meet you here tomorrow at high noon.
Tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock
And twenty minutes later....
Let's go join the love parade!
Have you seen the movie Liquid Sky?
And twenty minutes later....
Let's go join the love parade!
Have you seen the movie Liquid Sky?
.....impatiently tapping foot....
All right, it's 30 minutes past noon and Versatronic is a no-show. If this was a restaurant, I'd have eaten all the breadsticks and been on my third martini by now, LOL!
All right, it's 30 minutes past noon and Versatronic is a no-show. If this was a restaurant, I'd have eaten all the breadsticks and been on my third martini by now, LOL!
What? No carrots or pickles around?
Three martinis in you already and sticking bread sticks in your mouth?
HE'S READY..... I'll be right there.
Three martinis in you already and sticking bread sticks in your mouth?
HE'S READY..... I'll be right there.
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Wow
Talk about stepping back in time.........fabulous decor and decorations. I can picture Loretta Young in that kitchen with a mesh apron and multipleated skirt sash-shaying around using all the turquoise appliances and accoutrements.
Beautiful aluminium trees with those wonderful revolving color lights. Makes me long for my childhood even though it was a nightmare............one of our neighbors when I was a kid had an aluminium tree with the revolving light and I loved to sit there and watch it.
Thanks for the pics they are great. So, when can we come over for egg nog?
Talk about stepping back in time.........fabulous decor and decorations. I can picture Loretta Young in that kitchen with a mesh apron and multipleated skirt sash-shaying around using all the turquoise appliances and accoutrements.
Beautiful aluminium trees with those wonderful revolving color lights. Makes me long for my childhood even though it was a nightmare............one of our neighbors when I was a kid had an aluminium tree with the revolving light and I loved to sit there and watch it.
Thanks for the pics they are great. So, when can we come over for egg nog?
