The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Furniture and Lamps

Lamp made out of a vintage iron

On sale for $40.00 at an indoor co-op/flea market where I will be renting space soon. The rent is cheap and I never have a shortage of items...

March 5, 2011 by denny

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For Douglas Wood- Allee and Pee Wee

In response to Douglas’ comment on Denny’s Adventures In Willis Wonderland – Part 108. These were taken over here for Li...

March 1, 2011 by Allee Willis

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1967 Home Furnishings Guide

I would kill to have a room that looks like this....

by denny

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Patrick’s Mickey Bench

My Mom made and painted this bench for my son Patrick 30 years ago. I’ve always loved the car. Patrick displays it proudly in his ...

February 27, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Vintage New York World’s Fair Cane/Seat Combo

This is a lousy picture, but it’s a really cool piece of memorabilia that I saw at an antique shop today. A cane/walking stick from th...

by Nessa

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Bar None.

I’ve been having so much fun hanging out in the Kitschenette that I’m submitting again! Allee asked to see my bar with the sta...

February 26, 2011 by sparkleneely

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I love lamp.

By popular demand, here is my favorite lamp. I’ve had it for a few years, but every night when I switch it on, I fall in love with i...

February 24, 2011 by sparkleneely

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Glowing Lovers Valentines Day Lamp

This 1980’s plaster salute to love was a hot ticket item in Mexican swap meets in Southern California throughout the 80’s and 9...

February 14, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Big chrome light mounted on a 50’s bike…

Can you believe this was carefully stored away for decades, then put on the curb to be hauled away. This is part of the treasure we rescued ...

February 10, 2011 by MyFunCloset

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Red Hat Society “Wacky” Lamps

Welcome to my nightmare. If you are not familiar with the Red Hat Society, they are basically women over fifty who like to have fun and wear...

February 9, 2011 by Rusty

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Getting Ready For Valentine’s Day LPs 3-4

Mood music for upcoming love day:...

February 8, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 98 – August 2010)

I...

February 7, 2011 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – There’s More Cheese On Super Bowl Sunday Than What’s On The Pizza

In the lexicon of kitsch, ‘cheese’ and ‘cheesy’ are words often used to describe objects that grace the highest eche...

February 6, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Year of the Rabbit!

This year’s Chinese New Year is the Year of the Rabbit, and the first day is February 3. And who doesn’t love a rabbit? I̵...

February 1, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 93 – August 2010)

I know these have been posted before but I wanted to show everyone how truly fabulous the design of these panels are with an up close shot! ...

January 29, 2011 by denny

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Cat Headlights Greatest Hits Volume 1

Not sure if this can be considered kitsch, per se, but it’s a pretty wild pic either way. Once upon a time my friend Cathy ran a cat c...

January 26, 2011 by BRBill

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Americana

I work as a Department of the Army Civilian at Fort Leonard wood, MO. My whole office is decorated in Americana and these are some of my f...

January 25, 2011 by Patty McDonald

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early art deco outdoor torchiere

This is the smaller sized lamps that accent the sides of the Civic Center in Oklahoma City. A building lucky enough to hold The Color Purple...

by john switzer

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Mid Century Ceiling Light Fixture

I am dating this to mid century era due to obvious reasons. This was another thrift find for pennies. Looks to be a foyer light. Tryin...

January 24, 2011 by Karen

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souvenirs that say “guess where I’ve been”

nothing like a souvenir that leaves no doubt where you have been....

by john switzer

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Don Lonie “Talks With Teenagers” original lp

I wouldn’t even leave this guy alone with my animals yet alone a teenager....

January 23, 2011 by denny

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Century Style Red Yellow Lava Lamp

Although the originals came out in the mid 60’s this one dates to the 80’s. I can never pass on a good lava lamp!...

January 22, 2011 by Karen

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And That’s the Truth!

I’ve driven past this a million times and every time it makes me smile because I think of the magnificent Lily Tomlin and her characte...

January 20, 2011 by windupkitty

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Chalkware lamps

The shades. The Del Rubio Triplets owned the same sort of lamps as these....

January 17, 2011 by denny

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Homemade & Recycled

Around my house, the holidays aren’t officially over until 1/11, my birthday. (1/11/11 this year!) So I’m sure you won’t m...

January 13, 2011 by Nessa

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