Fun furniture: Lofty bunk (1976)
Lofty bunk
The fireman's pole makes getting out of bed a zip! And the whole project is a zip to build into any boy's room. Build the dresser and the ... Read more...
America, show your colors! (1976)
America... show your colors!
Pick paint as your best color buy
When the budget doesn't allow new furniture or even upholstery for the old sofa, co... Read more...
Card tables & folding furniture from the fifties
Set - for a couple or a crowd (1950)
With Samson folding furniture
Living styles are changing as fun replaces formality (1952)
Americ... Read more...
Vintage playpens & more: Fold-away baby gear from 1955
Modern living: Fold-away baby gear
Most women feel that nothing takes up more room in a home than a baby, unless it is a husband, and he can be dealt... Read more...
Mobile homes: The hot housing trend of the ’50s and ’60s
Back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the American Dream could be had -- affordably, fully-furnished, and in style -- if you wanted to buy a mobile home.
What every girl wants: Cedar-lined Lane hope chests (1950s)
"For a special someone... on a very special occasion!" (1952)
"I've just received the most beautiful gift ever... my shining new Lane Cedar Chest is ... Read more...
Decorate your home with stencils & save (1975)
Stencil it and save
by Helene Brown
If there's a room in your home that needs an instant perk-up, try easy stencil decorating to work low-cost m... Read more...
Cute baby nurseries from the fifties (1955-1957)
Biggest bargain in babyland (1955)
The Thayer "Mother Goose" crib is a wonderful new model, with exclusive Snap-Fast hardware. Mother can assemble it... Read more...
Young furniture that grows up with its owner (1965)
No matter how independent teenagers may sound when they’re talking about furniture, they still need guidance... Here are pieces that easily please all concerned – without a family scene. They’re in good taste and all have growth potential.
5478 records later, you’ll be glad you bought a Philco (1964)
5,478 long-playing records from now you'll still be glad you bought a Philco Stereo... that's Philco lasting value
Have you ever figured that if you ... Read more...
Do-it-yourself work is easier with a coffee break (1957)
There is nothing so satisfying as a good cup of coffee — a special recipe coffee! For the colorful 32-page booklet, “Fun With Coffee,” send 25¢ and your name and address to the Coffee Bureau.
Remember wooden library card catalogs? Look it up!
University of Michigan Library card catalog drawers
Photo by University of Michigan Library
Library of Congress Reading Room (Open Hou... Read more...
Cool living with pale tones: Light furnishings (1972)
Cool living with pale tones
Furnishings in natural woods accented with neutral colors lend coolness to a warm season. Our collection, pictured here, ... Read more...
Colorful Poly-Pro Form-Fit accent chairs (1961)
Poly-Pro says "Sit in it"
It's the new chair of Poly-Pro... the Form-Fit, made by Alladinware
What's the secret of this chair? Its utterly relaxin... Read more...
Provencaux bedroom furniture from Bassett (1964)
Speaks French in style... and your language in price
The Provencaux Collection is just one of 50 Bassett furniture designs... for families with bigge... Read more...
2-part TV set introduced by Philco (1958)
Philco creates world's first separate-screen TV set!
Keep the set beside your chair... put the picture anywhere!
Philco builds chassis and sou... Read more...
Bing Crosby’s La-Z-Boy gives him that relaxed feelin’ (1967)
Bing Crosby says, "My La-Z-Boy gives me that relaxed feelin' after a day of golf."
Take the advice of the ol' master of relaxation, Bing Crosby... ... Read more...
Scotch colored tape: Like a can of paint on a roll (1972)
Scotch Plastic Tape: It's like a can of paint on a roll
It's like a can of paint on a roll! The glossy clear color of paint -- seven brilliant colors... Read more...
Joe Namath for La-Z-Boy recliners (1970s)
See the La-Z-Boy difference in rocker-recliners
La-Z-Boy is famous for comfort -- plus those extras that make all the difference when you want to r... Read more...
Home decor, 1959-style: Be generous with color
How to use color
Color is everywhere around you. But nowhere is it more exciting or more important than in your home.
The choices open to you are ... Read more...
Sofas, tables, bedroom furniture & more from Sears (1982)
Sears savings & values guide
Sears Benchmade sofas
Sears brass lighting/Bonnet pieces
Save $100-$200 on a sofa to suit ... Read more...
Wake up in a bright new bedroom! (1956)
Wake up in a bright new bedroom!
Bassett makes it so easy to own!
Let this lovely Bassett bedroom set a bright pattern for your day! It's a modern... Read more...
The sofa cushion fad (1900)
The sofa cushion fad
The sofa cushion season is coming. This is the time of year when you see the pretty young girl, standing at the satin counter ... Read more...
Clothes trees for the kiddies (1915)
Clothes tree for the kiddies
Much work and confusion may be avoided when the children undress at night if each one is made the proud possessor of a s... Read more...
