The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Statuary/Sculptural

Mid Century Lute

Made of resin and adorned with marbles and rope, this gaudy, decorative mid-century wall piece spoke to me. Notice the two tiny mice running...

by Michael M.

HEY HEY FROM THE JUNGLE…

People say we monkey around….smile...

by k2dtw

Denny’s Adventure’s in “Willis Wonderland” – part 17

One of my favorite pics taken in the studio where the magic happens and the ideas flow. Note the tiki head staring at us through the window....

July 16, 2010 by denny

Broken Funky Giraffe

This may have come out of a “free” box somewhere. His neck and legs seem to have been broken multiple times but somebody lovingl...

by Nessa

Candle holder lions!

On the bric-a-brac shelf in my parents kitchen there has always been a plump ceramic lion candle holder. I never really paid much attention ...

by MeshuggaMel

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Those Slapstick Germans!

There is a town in Germany named Langenselbold near Frankfurt where I used to visit my daughter. A beautiful place, not unlike parts of the ...

July 14, 2010 by Markydoodle

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White & Black Scotties Advertisement Display

Vintage advertisement display for “Black & White” Scotch Whiskey 86.8 Proof by the Fleishmann Distilling Corp, New York. Not...

by christine z.

The Cure for Depression

I am really not fond of these things but this one came home anyway. Feel better yet? You can always pull your hat down under your head....

by Nessa

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 14

This was done by Mark Blackwell. The following info I nabbed from Allee’s page as I was having a time of it remembering who did this. ...

July 13, 2010 by denny

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Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 12

As some of you may or may not know, Allee was friends with Dusty and even wrote some songs for her such as “Send It To Me” from ...

July 11, 2010 by denny

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Rabid Squirrel Dresser Caddy

This ceramic squirrel is so shiny that my camera could hardly handle the gloss! He is WEIRD. I am crazy about him. Presumably not a planter ...

by Nessa

“ESKY” FROM ESQUIRE MAGAZINE

This is “ESKY” the wonderfully kitschy mascot of Esquire Magazine. Esky first appeared on the cover of their second issue in 193...

July 10, 2010 by k2dtw

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More Planters

I actually own the planter on the right, but it’s boxed up and I can’t find it right now, so here are two of them spotted at an ...

by Nessa

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Alvar Aalto vase

Alvar Aalto vase by Iittala Finland “Alvar Aalto made waves in the 1930s when the now iconic Aalto vase was first presented at the Par...

July 9, 2010 by giolovesyou

Moderne HIS Cologne Bottle

This men’s cologne bottle from 1947 was made by The House of Men, Inc. and is one of my most cherished tchotchkes. The dapper looking ...

by Douglas Wood

Owls on high…. shelf

Have you ever noticed that if you spend so much time around someplace it becomes normal? And then only later do you realize how offbeat it i...

by MeshuggaMel

Vintage “JFK” Salt & Pepper Shaker

this vintage JFK S&P shaker was unfortunately broken by my little ones, so i glued it back together, however not so well done, but i sti...

July 8, 2010 by christine z.

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 8

A nice arrangement of kitsch decorating a table outside! Dig the acrylic grapes and little statue. And the winner is…….Allee Wil...

July 7, 2010 by denny

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Vintage Electrolux Ashtray

Vintage “Electrolux” Ashtray which was given out as a sales award for the top “Door to Door Vacuum Cleaner Salesmen”...

by christine z.

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1950’s Atomic White Bowl

It’s not often I get excited by a dish or bowl that’s solid white. It seems like such a missed opportunity for self-expression v...

by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 7

I have always been fascinated by these little playground rockers. Another fun corner of “Willis Wonderland”. The gnome statue an...

July 6, 2010 by denny

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 6

Having a little moment with Allee and “The French Kissing” wall. I love the planters to the right of the picture. This is anothe...

July 5, 2010 by denny