Fabulous mid century lamps with traditional 50s or 60s style -- Weekend eBay pick of the day #1

These mid century lamps are just gorgeous. Great shape, great design, great shades -- they have it all! They are well worth the price!

When you decorate in 50s or 60s style, remember, our moms were not slave to a "modern" look. More traditionally styled elements like these can look fabulous and ensure your decor is not too predictable. I have instructed my friend Linda B. to buy them but you can snap them up first if you move fast!

eBay listing ends soon:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pair-Hollywood-Regency-Mid-Century-Modern-Table-Lamps_W0QQitemZ280163525897QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4056QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Retro 70s style chandelier set -- Weekend eBay pick of the day #3:

Okay, so these may be screaming 70s or 80s, but I am finding that once you get into retro mid century, you develop an appreciation for 70s and 80s style that has vision, integrity, panache, too. This looks to be a great set - a chandelier and a single sconce to tie rooms together.

Link to eBay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140169169150&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004

Vintage Copper tone Wagon Wheel Chandelier -- Friday eBay pick of the day

I’ve always wanted one of these vintage Wagon Wheel lights, they are so cool. In fact, I may have to build a screen porch $$$ just to make a place. Remember – that the term “ranch home” came out of the west, from homes built on ranches. So this kind of western motif can be totally appropriate in a vintage 50s or 60s home, and is guaranteed to bring a big smile to anyone’s face! A retro light like this can go in a kitchen, a rumpus/family room – really anywhere that you’ve got the ceiling height. I like this one because it has 4 globes, so will provide functional illumination. And, you know that I like coppertone, it always warms up a room.

This listing is for the first photo shown, For purposes of illustration, I’ve shown a separate light on eBay (smaller, second photo), assembled and hanging, so you can see how this looks hanging. Note the 2 have slightly different detailing.

Link to eBay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-WESTERN-WAGON-WHEEL-CHANDELIER-LIGHT-FIXTURE_W0QQitemZ270177494612QQihZ017QQcategoryZ13862QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Retro style porch lighting - from Rejuvenation Lighting, our favorite!

Rejuvenation Lighting offers two styles of porch lighting that could be a good fit for your retro renovation – whether it’s ultramodern or modern-with-that-colonial touch, as many 50s and 60s homes were.

My home is of this latter colonial/modern variety and I used exterior lighting that’s similar to Rejuvenation’s black cast iron lantern model shown here, but with flat glass. It’s on my list to track down the other company, which does not have an online presence; I'll post that soon.

Here is the link to Rejuvenation’s porch lighting:
http://www.rejuvenation.com/rooms/Porch_Lighting.html

eBay pick of the day #3: Cheap and cheerful kitchen ceiling fixture!

This would look great over the sink, in the mudroom or laundry room, or in the center of the room if you have low ceilings and and don't want a hanging fixture over the kitchen table.

I like the sound of the brushed gold tone finish. And, it looks like it takes two light bulbs, which is good for functional lighting. A great little find that could look just right in a number of places in your retro reno!

eBay listing ends during Oct. 11: http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-EAMES-50s-Mod-3-LIGHT-KITCHEN-CEILING-FIXTURE_W0QQitemZ290167726933QQihZ019QQcategoryZ13862QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

eBay pick of the day #2: Great vintage lights

Lighting is the theme this Sunday, not that I planned it that way! See this eBay lister for terrific vintage lights. I might just buy the bathroom sconces for my husband for a surprise birthday present.

Before you bid - check the completed listings. These lights are the real deal, and the sellers don't give them away for a song.

eBay listing for all items: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtrue_2_form

Sweet 50s lighting fixture - chandelier - on eBay now

I'm going to start posting more great items from eBay - hopefully I can figure out whether I can put them in a separate section. This is a great little light that would look terrific in a small house foyer, bathroom or girl's bedroom. Lighting can make a huge difference - like jewelry on a little black dress. Go for it!

Here's the link to the eBay listing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/REALLY-COOL-1950S-CHANDELIER-LIGHT_W0QQitemZ260167480677QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46287QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Out with the new, in with the old - Rejuvenation Lighting puts retro in new lights

I've had great luck with finding vintage lighting on eBay. I think the prices are the best, and it's great to have true vintage lighting.

But I also love some of the lighting available from Rejuvenation Lighting, a Portland, Oregon-based company that creates reproductions from vintage stock. I've purchased some of their sconces for my bathrooms, and they were great.

As the years go on, they continue adding to their Modern America collection. The pieces featured here are particular favorites of mine.

http://www.rejuvenation.com/collections/Modern_America_Lighting.html