Steelcase Inc. Promotional Zippo Lighter – Early 1960’s
March 29, 2009
Steelcase Inc. advertisement from a 1963 issue of Forbes Magazine (Image: Flickr)
Back when smoking was allowed (and encouraged) in the workplace, Steelcase Inc. released this promotional Zippo lighter to advertise it’s modern office furniture. I love the original Zippo box and the artwork on the lighter is phenomenal! I found this on Ebay.
Vintage Ventriloquists
March 29, 2009
I found this great Vintage Ventriloquism group on Flickr. Below are some of my favorites.
My favorite ventriloquist of all time is Jerry Etherson from Episode 98 of “The Twilight Zone” titled “The Dummy” (1962).
"The Dummy" - One of my favorite "Twilight Zone" episodes.
Playboy – April 1961
March 29, 2009
I’m obsessed with this cover!
Mr. Mario Bellini (Image: http://www.vitra.com)
I’ve been on a huge Olivetti kick lately. I found this amazing Logos 55 calculator which was designed by Mr. Mario Bellini in the late 1960’s for Olivetti on Ebay. I love the wedge shape and the use of blue and orange color pops behind the keys. This is space age design at it’s best.
The Nauga Monster – 1960’s
March 28, 2009
"The Nauga is ugly, but his vinyl hide is beautiful" - Ad from LIFE magazine - 1967 (Image: http://www.georgelois.com)
These amazing Naugahyde stuffed toys were made in the 1960’s & 1970’s to promote the hottest new trend in upholstery. These fun little monsters have a cult following and have become very collectible.
(Image: http://www.hiandlomodern.com)
Image: Ebay
The Nauga on Johnny Carson! (Image: Flickr)
Naugahyde had a great ad campaign!
Naugahyde also promoted easy clean-up!
Image: freedesign.jp
Wonderful Woody Wagons
March 24, 2009
Ad for the 1939 Ford V-8 Woody Wagon
Image: Corbis
1946 Woody
1948 Woody
1948 Chevrolet Woody Wagon (Image: http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com)
How many surfers can you fit in this Buick 8 door wagon? (Image: http://www.rthimage.com)
1949 Dosoto Wagon (Image: Ebay)
1939 Ford (Image:www.lowerysautorestoration.com)
1948 Plymouth Woody (Image: http://www.stationwagon.com)
1940 Packard Custom Wagon (Image: Corbis)
1942 Ford Super DeLuxe wagon and other woodys (Image: Corbis)
James Bond Secret Agent 007 Board Game – 1964
March 23, 2009
I found this great board game on Ebay.
1950’s Spanish Sci-Fi Novel Covers
March 22, 2009
I found this amazing 1950’s Spanish Sci-Fi Novel group on Flickr. I love these illustrations! My favorites are below.
The Charles Eames Bow Tie
March 22, 2009
The fine folks over at Eames Collector.com have put together this amazing 1 minute video of the various knots of Mr. Charles Eames’ bow ties. The film ends with a rare view of the original design sketch of the Charles Eames bow tie as designed by Mrs. Ray Eames. All of Mr. Eames’ bow ties were hand made in New York City. We make a similar shaped bow tie at David Hart & Co. with pointed ends.
1950’s Futuristic Car Table Lamp
March 21, 2009
This futuristic car lamp from the 1950’s is awesome. I found it on Ebay.
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