The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Household Accessories

Found Object Lamp

This is a found object / steampunk-type lamp made by Tucson artist friend, Lane Patterson. The base of the lamp is fashioned out of old meta...

August 1, 2010 by Michael Ely

Super Defrost Meat Tray

I spotted this at the flea market in Wellfleet and only $1.00....

by denny

Would you like flies with that?

Most people don’t like flies around while they’re eating, but for me, this pair of 1950’s fly salt and pepper shakers is (...

July 31, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Telephone Radio

I found this at the dump closer to my house. I literally pulled up and I saw this old man emptying out his trunk. I offered to help him and ...

July 30, 2010 by denny

Covered Wagon Lamp

Back in the 1950’s, cowboy movies and TV shows were all the rage as was cowboy / Western d√©cor for the home. This vintage covered ...

by Michael Ely

The Umbrella Cover Museum / Maine

When (casually) passing through Peak’s Island, Maine visit the Umbrella Cover Museum. From the website: “ The Umbrella Cover Mus...

July 29, 2010 by compliance9

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Japanese Paper Toilet Seat Cover Paste

I love Japanese convenience products born out of blended east and west needs and Pop Culture, especially ones by way of Vietnam as this toil...

July 28, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Plastic Flower Paperweights

Crazy flowers grow in the jungles of kitschdom. The blue one came from my early days of kitsch-collecting. When I was a teenager, I bought a...

by Nessa

Western Jackalope (Lepus Tempermentalus)

A jackalope is a hybrid critter that is part jackrabbit and part antelope. They are found primarily in the West and parts of the Southwest. ...

by Michael Ely

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Sneakers add personality to this lion …

Don’t you think the sneakers add some personality to this lion ? Another of many jungle animal oddities I found at a rummage sale just...

by MyFunCloset

Miniature Wooden Blocks

I loved the colors and the size of these old little wooden blocks (1.25″ each). I keep them on my desk....

by Michael M.

Orange Wall Vases

When too many chachkis monopolize your surface space, you can put these vases on your wall. I found these vintage wooden wall vases at one o...

July 27, 2010 by Michael M.

Tiny Plastic Monkeys

These are the type of animals that used to top an ice cream creation called “The Zoo” served at an ice cream parlor in Sunnyvale...

by Planet Joan

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Japanese Portable Banana Keeper

I’m not sure which kitsch factor I enjoy most about this made in Japan Portable Banana Keeper, the fact that it’s pierced with h...

July 26, 2010 by Allee Willis

Loretta Lynn Pill Box

I bought this pill box while visiting the Lorretta Lynn Ranch in Tennessee. I have been twice, but haven’t stayed overnight. It is rum...

by Planet Joan

Black/White/Yellow Square Bowl

I picked up this square bowl at a flea market. It’s noted as Taste Setta Sigma Lacquer-Ware on the bottom. It’s sort of Memphis ...

by Michael M.

KITSCHionaires’ Hideaway

Wanna join me? You’re invited!...

by Zeppy

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collection of vintage 40’s and 50’s Libbey Circus Lion Glasses

my large collection of vintage 40’s and 50’s Libbey Circus Lion Tamer glasses are 3 1/4″ high and 3″ in diameter, 5o...

July 25, 2010 by Julie Brumlik

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Pink Panther coffee mugs

Taken at The Earth House here in Orleans....

by denny

Tripple Neck Vase

This 20″ tall ceramic vase looks like a birth defect. I immediately fell in love with it. I was told it (or one just like it) was seen...

July 24, 2010 by Michael M.