I'm participating in Coloradolady's Vintage Thingies Thursday, so go check out her blog for her vintage goodies, and a list of all the other participants. You never know when you'll discover a new fun blog to read or some vintage item you never knew existed!
I have been wanting a vintage set of kitchen canisters for a long time now. Every once in a while, I'd do a search and find things I liked, but usually too expensive, or not in great shape...or both.
Finally, about 2 weeks ago, I found this set, perfect in several ways:
~ It's chrome, which fits in with my kitchen
~ It's in fantastic condition
~ The price was good
~ It hangs on the wall - no loss of precious counter space!
The individual canisters pull out of the box that holds them all. Yes, that's a reflection of me taking the photo - they were THAT shiny after I had a go at them with Brasso!
I like the typeface used, which I often didn't on other sets I'd find. It's stamped into the metal and has a definite 1950s feel.
Here they are, hanging on the wall above the stovetop. They're a perfect place to show off the chrome creamer and sugar I found for 50 cents at an estate sale, and the nut/candy dish given to me by my parents. You can even catch a glimpse of my vintage recipe box and just a bit of the handle of my new (old) aqua hand mixer! I'll feature those in another post some day!
Now, if the Wallpaper Fairy would just visit my house and swap out the 1980s country-style paper for something mid-century kitschy or atomic, the kitchen would really be on its way to high retro style!
Looks great! Nice find.
ReplyDeleteDig those canisters! Was it tricky to hang them on the wall, considering the weight factor when full? Or did you forget that little detail?
ReplyDeleteFantastic find, I love them! I've never seen a set that hangs on the wall. Must admit I'm a wee bit envious...
ReplyDeletevery cute!there was a vintage chrome breadbox that got away from me not too long ago and it still makes me sad.
ReplyDeletethey're lovely!! I'd like to see more of that kitchen!!! :-) have a nice day++
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous! Not only do we lack a space to hang anything in our kitchen but my husband has had just about all he can take of my vintage obsession. I need to throw a few mod manly things around for a while!
ReplyDeleteSuper! They look great in your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteOh Yeah! Now I'll be able to find sugar in your kitchen for my tea! I love those... maybe you can find me a set, too? ;) Your kitchen is really coming together, can't wait to see it again soon.
ReplyDeleteOooooooh!
ReplyDeleteMust.Find.Me.Some.
Isn't crome SEXY!!!
My kitchen is red and crome...woot!
Wow! Now that is a great find!! They look like they go perfect in your kitchen. Like one of the other viewers, I'd love to see you kitchen. It's fun to find that 'thing' you've been searching for, and to find it in such great condition is a special treat.
ReplyDeleteBtw, thank you for leading me to the information on the Tiki Glass. I do appreciate you letting me know, so very sweet of you to even think of me.
Have a great day, Lisa!!!
LOVE THEM!! I've got to step away from the sewing machine and hit some garage and estate sales!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find them?
You could forget the vintage wallpaper and slap some paint on those walls then add some atomic stencils (make your own or search some out) OR some vinyl wall sticker thingies (they make them in every imaginable theme)! Cheap AND retro chic! :)
Those not only scream "1950's" to me, but also "DINER"
ReplyDeleteThey really look good with your kitchen tile too.
Very nice...look'in good!
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa! So cool. I've never seen chrome canisters for the wall, how cool, cool, cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find for your kitchen.
Love these cannisters. What a wonderful find.
ReplyDeleteHappy VTT..have a great weekend.
What a cool canister set. Very retro!
ReplyDeleteGreat canisters. Love that aqua tile!
ReplyDeleteI love them! My dh isn't a retro or vintage fan so I doubt I'd get them into my kitchen but they look good in yours :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, that looks wonderful with the aqua tiles!
ReplyDeleteGreat 1950s canister set!
These are awesome. I always remember all the canisters my grandmother had in her kitchen. They were full of goodies to eat.
ReplyDeleteLove the canisters, but what I really, really love is your turquoise or aqua backsplash tile. Tres cool!
ReplyDeleteThese are so very cute. I love the fact they hang up...what a great addition to your kitchen. I love the aqua tiles...so retro! Thanks for participating in VTT. Sorry, my comment was late, I have been out of town.
ReplyDeleteFantastic canisters! And that lady in teh picture has my food mixer! Actually I don't use it any more. Even with circuit breakers the ancient electrics were sounding a bit scary and no-one around here would service it for me. But it still looks pretty! Great blog! t.x
ReplyDeleteToo awesome for words! I love that they are one solid metallic colour (chrome), it means that no matter what your kitchen looked like, you could blend them into it easily (lol, sorry, can you tell I've moved more times than I can count over the years ;D).
ReplyDeleteMany happy congrats on your marvelous new canisters!
Hugs & happy vintage vibes,
♥ Jessica
Those are adorable and look great there in the kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteI'm envious of your canisters. The fact that they hang on the wall and don't take up valuable real estate on the counter is just awesome!
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