#atomic 50s

They Named It DuraPrint

The other day in my travels, I ran across a pattern I hadn’t seen before. I was familiar with Homer Laughlin china, which I’ve actually posted about before and is archived here on the Vintage Eve’s blog. I had never seen this pattern, though. It was in their DuraPrint line. Also, new to me, as I hadn’t picked up any pieces in that line before.

12″ Oval Platter

  So this gorgeous pattern is…

A look at an iconic designer of mid-century modern pieces - Georges Briard.

I am always on the hunt for pieces to put in the Vintage Eve’s shop. It is rare that at least one day a week, usually Saturday, isn’t somewhat devoted to scouring thrift stores and estate sales for treasures. As you have probably noticed, I’m super drawn to mid-century modern. I love the lines and the mix of mediums used to create the look. One particular designer I’ve managed to collect a few…

Almost everyone has used an item produced by this company!

Is there an Ekco in your kitchen? I know there is in mine! This classic company has made so many different kitchen and household gadgets, I’m sure I haven’t seen them all. They are actually a cool company. Here’s one Ekco gadget that I use all the time! Ekco Miracle Tomato Slicer The one above is one that is for sale in my shop but I have one of my own that is my go-to-gadget for slicing…

These items were probably found in your parents' or grandparents' kitchen!

If you’ve been reading this blog even a little bit, you’ll have realized by now that I love to hoard collect vintage kitchen stuff. It’s what I sell the most in the Vintage Eve’s shop and also what I write about the most. This week changes nothing! Look at this gorgeous Androck sifter with nifty atomic fifties graphics! Androck Sifter circa 1950 (photo courtesy of Vintage Eve’s) It has 3 sifting…

Melamine by Any Other Name

It’s that time of year again! Yay! All the snow is gone, the weather is warming up in waves and the leaves on the trees are all green again. I can open the back slider and let the late spring air in. And wafting in on that breeze, making my mouth water, is the smell of someone grilling a steak or hamburger. There’s nothing like that smell drifting over the neighborhood that says summer is almost…

It's Atomic! Let's learn a little about atomic era design!

The Atomic Age in design is attributed to the 1950’s and into the 1960’s. I love the designs that came out of this era.

Atomic Style Clock

I wondered, though, exactly why these colorful geometric shapes that adorned everything from

Eames chair in Fiberglass

furniture and home decorations to plates were called “atomic.” Here is what I found out.

Coming out of WWII, the world had seen the first…

Find out about an iconic pottery of the 20th century - Taylor, Smith & Taylor.

As I add things to my shop I find it is getting easier to name the makers of different patterns. I still have to research a lot of my pieces, but as I’m looking through the thrift stores for vintage treasures, I can hear my mind cataloging patterns and the companies that made them

Taylor, Smith & Taylor (TST163 Pattern)

One of those companies which created a number of well-loved and collectible…