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Lighting
I have two of these and boy oh boy is this the perfect example of a modern spin on a classic product with cultural relevance. The design on this is simple, which I prefer sometimes to my other banker's lamp that is ornate in the base, which unfortuna...
Classic Retro Banker's Lamp
Walmart seriously is on the come-up to replace Amazon's faux antique section. They simply have the best vintage-style lamps and fixtures. This one is completely unique in design and offers a beautiful butterfly design.
Tiffany Style Bankers Lamp-Stained Glass Butterfly Design Desk Light
Wayfair (not a fan) actually has the best selection for retro mushroom lamps. I like the ones with decent contrast in base color vs. light, like an orange on white vibe.
Mushroom Lamp | Wayfair
Best way to find a genuine retro lava lamp is on Etsy. The results for eBay are egrigious.
Retro Lava Lamps
Tabletop Items
SALE - $14
Be Home Niko Tumbler
For business cards or collections of small papers, this is such a staple piece. I love the rotating ones, but there are also boxier ones with a plastic lid. I think rotating is more fun and exposed - necessary for my vibe.
Rolodex
What's really cool about the amber glass collection on Chairish is that you're not just looking at ashtrays.
You're looking at little pieces of design history. Many of them are vintage, mostly from the mid-century era, and you'll find a ton of incre...
Amber Ashtrays and Catchalls
Newton's Cradle. Reminds me of my grandfather. While it's not a true perpetual motion machine (those don't exist!), it uses a hidden battery-powered electromagnet in the base to give the swinging balls a little kick, keeping them in constant motion f...
Electronic Perpetual Motion Toy, Magnetic Swinging Balance Balls Physics Science Toys Newtons Cradle Balance Ball
This is a great example of how to make everyday office supplies look stylish and intentional. It’s also very practical, with seven pockets, customizable tabs, and a secure magnetic closure, so it’s not just about looks. a well-designed, functional pi...
U Brands 7 Pockets Book Cloth
Magnolia is a great choice if you love that modern farmhouse or vintage-inspired aesthetic. Soft, muted color gives it a timeless look that feels both classic and current. A feature important to me is that it's silent, so you don't have to listen to ...
Vintage Style Analog Alarm Clock Blush
The 5 star reviews speak for themselves…This clock is such a great find if you're trying to nail that authentic retro kitchen look. The soft, rounded square shape and that perfect shade of apple green are straight out of the 1950s. It’s not just abou...
9" Square Retro Wall Clock Purple
Record Players
This is so sick for adding the rounded finish on the sides. Completel 80s aura.
Jensen 3-Speed Stereo with Cassette
Perhaps I'm deranged, but I like the darker wood and grainy finish of this record player, as compared to some lighter woods often used.
Crosley Jasper Turntable Record Player
Alright, alright - one more record player for your liking.
Insignia™ Bluetooth Stereo Turntable
This Boytone record player is really cool because it's a complete, all-in-one music center with a vintage look. it also has a CD player, a cassette deck, an AM/FM radio, and even Bluetooth, so you can stream music from your phone. Plus, it has USB an...
Boytone Classic Style Record Player
Furniture
This armchair is a fantastic find because it nails the MCM look while adding a really cozy, textural element. What makes it stand out is that corduroy upholstery; it gives the chair a warm, retro vibe that's a little different from the more common tw...
Renwick Mid-Century Modern Corduroy Fabric Armchair
Basically a functional sculpture for your living room. The spiral, or abstract, shape is what really makes it stand out, and since it's hand-carved from solid wood, each one has its own unique wood grain and character. What I think is really clever i...
Cheikh Solid Wood Abstract End Table
Made from Magonlia, weighing in at 107 lbs, this is the most idyllic double-sided MCM cabinet for a dining room. If you're looking to add some character to a room, this is a special concept piece. The grooved texture on the doors is the best. It's a ...
Grooved Mid-Century Decorative Storage Cabinet
I used to have a family friend growing up with one of these chairs. My sister and I were so obsessed with it we wanted to steal the chair for ourselves. Inherently, this was the inception of my neural pathways learning the concept of theft.
Papasan Chair Frame and Corduroy Cushion
This is sooooo fascinating to me. I wish I had the money to splurge.
Falco Side Table - Smoked Oak
The dimensions to this are so practical for a NYC or small square footage bedroom. Manifesting somebody takes my advice and snags one.
Floor Shelf End Table
This bird bath looking night table was in this art collector's house - I was helping the realtor list the property. I have ever since been on the lookout for the product, or some imitation. Here it is in a sleek black with 4.7 stars for under $80.
Solid Wood Pedestal End Table
While I had something like this growing up, I actually hated the roundness and saw it as a less functional object. That was before my adolescent brain understood some things simply exist in the house to enhance the area around it.
Tall Pedestal Wood Round Table
If I had a girlfriend, I'd drop a thou on this. Has to be elite for doing your makeup.
Elise Vanity & Stool Set
This chair is a really great example of a classic mid-century design. What makes it work so well is the combination of the exposed wood frame with that beautiful walnut finish and the cozy, textured fabric of the seat. The slightly angled back and ta...
GDF Studio Evelyn Mid Century Modern Fabric Arm Chair ...
This chair is a really interesting blend of different styles. You get the luxurious feel of the soft velvet upholstery, which gives it an elegant, almost Hollywood Regency vibe, but then it's paired with a very clean, modern, and almost industrial-lo...
BELLEZE Mid Century Modern Velvet Accent Chair
Bedding
Great color to bring back the 80s.
European Linen Waffle Duvet Cover
This duvet cover set is a great find, especially if you love that vintage floral look. It’s made from 100% pure cotton, so it's really soft, breathable, and feels great against your skin – not like some of those stiff, scratchy blends. The ruffled ed...
Nayoroom Garden Style Floral Duvet
These have been bought several times in the past day - in large demand
Room Divider Velvet Curtains
Wall Decor
This piece is a perfect example of classic Mid-Century Modern "sunburst" or "starburst" wall art. Its dynamic, sculptural quality makes it not a flat piece but a three-dimensional object that creates interesting shadows and adds a lot of texture to a...
Stratton Home Mid Century Modern Centerpiece Wall Decor
Salvador Dali surrealism? Never cared for him much, but all of my friends have one of these clocks. To each their own.
Maison Products Melting Clock
This mirror is a fantastic statement piece because it breaks away from the standard rectangular or circular shapes you see everywhere. Its asymmetrical, organic form is quirky - it feels more like a piece of wall art than just a functional mirror. Th...
Asymmetrical Wall Mirror Organic
Grandma core. In love with the artificial brush strokes. So good for a hallway entrance.
Beaded Oval Framed Landscape Wall Art