Nautical Beach House Decor

 I have always wanted one of those Cape Cod cottages on the beach but it's just not going to happen here in the Midwest. Considering we are surrounded by the Great Lakes there seems to be a never ending supply of nautical themed items. The ship ashtray, hour glass and amber liquor bottle would just the right touch to an cottage whether the beach is an ocean or lake. the items are available for sale at my The Garage Sale Archeologist Etsy Shop and priced to sell.

Catherineholm Frying Pan in Lotus Pattern

It seems like every garage sale season I find one Catherineholm piece of cookware and this year's find came early. This frying pan does have some slight wear to it so I have priced it very well! Get it while it lasts.

Catherineholm frying pan is available for sale HERE!

Well like I said it was priced to sell and it did just that! SOLD

Moving with Ease Atomic Furniture

This pair of atomic wrought iron end tables is the perfect solution for people who are on the move. they are light weight and easily fit into even a small car. They'd make a great statement in any small space, making them prefect for a fast paced urban setting or even a dorm.

Hairpin two tiered end tables availabe for sale HERE!

It's A Mad Mod World

When I was a little girl in the 60s we had neighbors, Harry and Celeste, whose house inside was the perfect mid-century modern decor. I loved any opportunity to go inside and just look around. Our colonial house and bare walls was a far cry from Celeste and Harry's home. They were the hip couple in the neighborhood. These items remind me of Harry and Celeste's back porch bar area.  The top photo is a Libbey whiskey decanter set made in the 60s and is boldly modern in color and design. The bottom photo is of a rosewood handled bar utensil set made in Japan. Somehow these two sets were just meant to be together.

Libbey Barware set can be purchased HERE!
Rosewood handled Bar Utensil SOLD!

Michael Lax Copco Frying Pan

Michael Lax was a popular industrial designer, whose designs for Copco cast iron enamelware, in the 1960s, transcend well into the 21st century. This lovely frying pan, in vintage mint condition, is a classic example. He graduated from the New York School of Music and Art in 1947 and in 1951 from Alfred University. Lax's designs were also made by Dansk, Rosenthal, Salton, Dunbar Glass and Metaal.  Mr. Lax was born November 8, 1929 and passed away May 28, 1998.

This copco frying pan can be purchased HERE!

SOLD

Mad Men Season 5 Premiere Tea Cups

I sold this great set of Mid-century Modern tea cups to the Prop Master for Season 5 AMC series Mad Men. A prop master purchases the items the actors and actresses will hold in their hands and use. Hopefully they'll be easy to spot. We are looking forward to the premiere in 5 days and will celebrate with a little fondue!!

Kaj Franck Little Red Bird Cups and Friends

These cups was a very fun find and not at all expected, but isn't that what it's all about? Not one or two but three Finel Arabia cups designed by Kaj Franck and made in Finland between 1971-75. Franck was one of the leading Mid-century Modern tableware designers whose influence spanned from 1940-1980. These little red bird cups are not easy to come by. I am happy to say they are for sale HERE! SOLD

This is a great Regent Sheffield Cutlery set made in the USA probably in the late 50's. It was still in the original box and in great condition! Available for sale HERE!

Last but not least is a set of 6 root beer swirl or tortoise shell Bakelite napkin rings. I have a thing for the finishing touches when setting the table and napkin rings can really do the job. These are not easy to come by but make that Mid-century dinnerware service sparkle!!! These napkin rings are available for sale HERE! SOLD