The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Furniture and Lamps

Denny’s Adventure’s in “Willis Wonderland” – part 2

Here is part two folks. Sorry if I happened to repeats any pics in my postings but at least I can blame that on the excitement of reliving m...

July 1, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s in “Willis Wonderland” – part 1

If there was ever a wonderland for me, Willis Wonderland would be it. As soon as I walked into this cotton candy fantasy, I was floored, los...

June 30, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Chili Dog Lighted Sign

I love lighted signs. Most of the ones I collect are African-American from the 1950’s and 60’s but I also fall for big fat trout...

June 28, 2010 by Allee Willis

A Corvair in Camelot: 1961 General Motors Promo Film

From 1949 to 1961, General Motors held a car show in major cities that was the granddaddy of all industrials. It was called “MOTORAMA....

June 22, 2010 by Markydoodle

Good food…always.

The bright red stools, the white tablecloths, the flowers on the table , the palm tree shades, the plants behind the counter, and good food&...

June 21, 2010 by MyFunCloset

a most enticing clock/radio/lamp combo

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June 14, 2010 by pedro2590

Richard Maltby & His Orchestra “Music To Recline By In A Berkline Chair” – LP

These chairs are covered in Plyhide. What on earth is that?...

June 11, 2010 by denny

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Cactus lamp

This water pump cactus lamp is one of several kinds of cactus lamps (including covered wagon lamps) produced here in Tucson, AZ during the 1...

June 10, 2010 by Michael Ely

Steampunk style lamp

Don’t know if this would be considered kitsch or not, but wanted to share this one-of-a-kind steampunk style lamp made from old machin...

June 7, 2010 by Michael Ely

Pink Swan Lamp From The 40’s

I visiting a friend here in NJ who also loves to collect. This lamp belonged to her Mother. It’s in amazing shape and still works just...

June 6, 2010 by denny

Lawn Sprinkler Lamp

This is a one-of-a-kind lamp made from found art (created by a local Tucson artist named Lane Patterson). The base consists of two old vinta...

June 5, 2010 by Michael Ely

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Nautical Inspired nightlite

My Father in-law made this when he was still able to be active. It’s used every evening in this house. Not my thing but he was quite a...

June 4, 2010 by denny

My how TV’s have changed…

On display at the Akron Toy Marble Museum were early telvisions, TV memorabilia, TV show games and TV personalities of the 50’s and 60...

May 23, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Lonely Fondue Party

Everyone knows fondue is a kitschy food, but I’ve never seen a fondue party quite as lonely as the one pictured on this tray. I found ...

May 10, 2010 by Nessa

Inside the torso lamp barbershop…

Recently I submitted a green torso lamp displayed in the window of a local barbershop. Today, I went inside. What I found exceeded my expect...

April 20, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Julie Brown, the Astroturf Golf Couch, Food and more…

From 1989 through 1991 I art directed and hand built the set and props for “Just Say Julie”, MTV’s first ever clip show st...

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The Complete Ty Karim “Los Angeles Soul Goddess” collection lp

I quickly fell in love with this woman’s voice!...

April 8, 2010 by denny

Art Van Damme Quintet “Martini Time”

I love everything about this cover and have used this as my wall paper on my lap top. I love the attitude in the way she holds the glass, as...

March 23, 2010 by denny

“The Florida Room”

My grandparents, being proper New York Jews, started wintering in Florida in the early 1970s. By 1973, they decided to set down some roots a...

March 21, 2010 by MeshuggaMel

14th St. Kitchen/Bath Combo

This is really cheap living in NYC circa 1969 for $69 mo. total. in the East Village. It’s my first apartment that I shared with 2 roo...

March 15, 2010 by MyFunCloset