Space Age Mod

1970 Electrohome Apollo 862 Record Player With Custom Fiberglass Base

Mel and I have had this player for some time. This is the table top model, but they also made ones that had a tulip base stand. We purchased this base that was originally for a terrarium, but was missing the plastic ball terrarium topper. I wasn’t sure what to do with this base until we saw online an exhibit that San Francisco Museum of Modern Art did about the 70’s. In the exhibit, they used the…

Quick Lighted Fiberglass End Table Refresh

Mel and I purchased this piece a while back. When we purchased it, we knew we wanted to liven it up by changing its color. I am not sure if this is a Frankenstein creation or if it is actually made by someone notable. There are no maker marks and I couldn’t find any info online. It came apart very easily and painted even easier. I love the yellow and it really adds a nice pop of color. I love the…

Finally got the mod bar cart complete!!! The cart was NOS still in the box. The glasses are Georges Briard and the decanters were the thing that took the longest to find. We had to hunt down 10 matching Old Kentucky Tavern decanters. I painted each top yellow and the caps white. I ordered yellow script decals of Vodka, Gin, Rum, Cherry, Cognac, Brandy, Tequila, Bourbon, Whiskey & Scotch. This…

Vintage Chromcraft Couch, Chair & Ottoman

We are excited to announce the completion of our Chromcraft set. Bill and John from B&T Upholstery did a fantastic job and we couldn’t be happier. Here are a couple of earlier posts where I wrote about this sets transformation (update 1, update 2). We were a little nervous about our fabric choice but now that the set is finished we really dig it. The accessories look soo good with this set. John…

Panton Era Tufted Leather Tulip Base Club Chairs

Mel and I saw these chairs on eBay a couple of months back and we bought them. They were in Salem Oregon. We shot up there over one weekend and snagged them while we were up there picking up a couch, chair and ottoman set. These had some condition issues when we got them. There were some cracks in the base that I had to fill and paint. The fabric is in fantastic condition for its age. I assume…

1972 Seeburg Olympian 160

We have been hard at work decorating and I thought I would share the jukebox we picked up. This is a 1972 Seeburg Olympian that offers 160 song selections. Though this isn’t as collectable as earlier model jukeboxes, this is an affordable way to get that jukebox sound. Plus, it has a space age feel that goes great with our decor. We chose to fill it with 70’s and 80’s music. It is a blast to…

70’s Aquatron VX-33 8 Track Stereo Tape Player With AM/FM Multiplex Radio

I came across this little gem on eBay and knew it would look fantastic with our other space age items. This is the Aquatron VX-33 which is a portable entertainment system from the 70’s and produced out of Japan. As you can see it is very clean for how old it is. It is all fully functional and sounds great! This came with the original box and owners manual. The battery compartment is clean with no…

Vintage Chromcraft Upholstery Almost Done!!!

Though the upholstery does not look too bad here, it had numerous wear spots and stains. We blogged about a really stellar Chromcraft set on our other blog Hepcat Restorations a while back. Our upholsterer Bill from B&T Upholstery sent us a few text photos of how the Chromcraft set is turning out, so I thought we would pass them along… Mel and I spent a lot of time looking for what we felt was…

Shepherd Ball-B-Q, Pride of Canada! (Model 300)

I have seen this style BBQ before, but never in person. We were at the Alameda Antiques Faire and on the way out we saw this BBQ gleaming in the mid day sun. The classic design embodied modernism, and demonstrated how design was delivering new kinds of lifestyles into the Canadian experience. One of the first barbeques with an integrated cover, the Ball-B-Q combines a domed top which rolls over a…

1970’s Original Lee West Alpha Chamber “Egg Chair” made for Krypton Furniture

As many of our fellow dealers/collectors know, cool stuff is getting harder & harder to find. This is largely due to competition and the difficulty to find items in good condition. I was doing what I usually do, cruising Craigslist when I came across something that made me jump out of my seat. It was a Lee West Alpha Chamber chair! We got this chair from another dealer we know named Sam. He is a…

Space Age Table Lamp

Mel and I came across this lamp on eBay and thought it would look great with our larger version lamp that I restored sometime ago. Believe it or not, the seller on eBay was actually able to ship this large lamp using Greyhound Bus lines. This lamp has a cool sparkle black and white finish. I had to repaint the base but overall it’s in great shape. The ball light throws a really soft, bright…

1960’s Tiara Casa Indoor Portable Bar Cart

Mel and I wanted a bar cart that could be wheeled around when needed and put in the corner when not in use. We came across this cart on eBay and new it would meet our needs! It has a Kartell or Joe Columbo feel to it. The cool thing is it came with it’s original box. This cart is really clean. Everything was still wrapped and in it’s original packaging. I have already ordered a set of Georges…

1960’s Tango Chairs Produced By Overman AB

Mel and I had the good fortune to come across these at one of our favorite haunts. We knew what they were right when we saw them. We are so excited to get a matching set of four. I love the simplicity and functionality these offer. The Overman Company began production in Sweden, before reloctating (under the same name) to Lüneburg, Germany.  In the early 1960’s, the company produced some very…

1974 Virgil Thrasher Lithographs

While I was searching the internet for cool pieces to adorn our walls, I came across a piece done by Virgil Thrasher. Virgil produced lithograph pieces that have a floating effect. I was drawn to his work, so we decided to purchase a few pieces. Here is what we picked up: Piece: 1361 “Five Trees” I really dig the shape of the art. The port hole with the image is very striking. Here you can see…

Peace, Love And The Psychedelic Sixties Concert Posters

1967 original concert poster for the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, Peanut Butter Conspiracy and Sparrow at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. Artwork by Bonnie MacLean; concert presented by Bill Graham; printing by Neal, Stratford and Kerr. Catalog no. BG-66. Great psychedelic art poster!  Concert posters are new to us. I am a big music lover, but have never had the opportunity to get into…

1970’s Electric Char-B-Que

I have always been a fan of vintage BBQ’s. It is such a unique experience cooking on some of these grills. I came across this space age looking grill on eBay. The shape was so unique and I thought it would be a nice piece to add to our collection. This is in surprisingly good shape considering its age. I don’t think it saw much use. The electric heating element is under the lava rock. I already…