Bullet Planters and New Finds.

I've obsessed about bullet planters long enough. I finally broke down and purchased a pair on Ebay.  All I really wanted was the short one but I got a great deal on 2 so I couldn't pass up the pair.

The short tan one has found it's home here in my living room. I'm not sure where the taller black bullet will go but I'm sure I can find a space.  

These are so hard to come by now that I don't think I can part with the black one.  I'd regret it later.  In my years of picking I've never seen one at a sale.  Where are they hiding? 

So, now my old planter is for sale in my shop.  I hate to see it go but go it must!

And check out some of my new finds:

Cork lamp with the coolest teak wood neck

Heywood Wakefield side table

Atomic ceramic lamp

Space age mod patio set

Burke tulip chair 

The Visible Woman educational model

Totally Atomic. Tile-top Boomerang Coffee Table.

Now that is a boomerang! Check out the angle on this baby and the gorgeous tile detail. I've never seen anything like it.

Rescued from a Hollywood Hills estate, this beauty is looking for it's new home to hang out for the next 50+ years.

Email me if you're interested and I'll put you in touch with the owner.  He's asking only $300 - makes me wish I had space for this in my home.    RhanDesign@gmail.com

Happy 4th!

Have a fun and safe Independence Day celebration!

Miss Retro Modern

The Space Age. Mid Century Architecture and Design.

I love what came out of the "Space Age". From the architecture, to home decor, fashion and more, it was the coolest time.   Will we ever see a more interesting take on design? I think not.

Here are some of my favorite Googie designs:

Arvest Bank  Oklahoma City, OK. 

Designed by Robert Roloff of Bailey, Bozalis, Dickinson & Roloff 1964

courtesy Flickr and Distinctly Oklahoma 

Various Motel Signs

Courtesy The Invisible Agent

Horgan Dance Academy  Naguatuck, CT.

Courtesy Way Marking

Alma Exchange Bank  Alma, Georgia 1966

Courtesy Way Marking

Orbit Gas Station  Sacramento, CA. 

Courtesy Architecture Picture

Encounter Restaurant at LAX  Los Angeles, CA.

Courtesy Flickr

Hope International University  Fullerton, CA. 

Courtesy Wikipedia

Museum of Vancouver 

Designed by architect George Hamilton 1968

Courtesy Ouno Design

Del Taco  St. Louis, MO.

Courtesy Way Marking 

Anaheim Convention Center  Ahaheim, CA.

Courtesy OC Register & Cali Sphere

Chip's Coffee Shop & Cafe  Hawthorne, CA.

Courtesy Ron Saari

Phoenix Financial Center  Phoenix, AZ.

Courtesy Way Marking

JFK Airport Terminal 5 & TWA Terminal Interior

Designed by Eero Saarinen

Courtesy Visiting DC & Ron Saari