I love when I find a new retro ad for mid-century furniture, especially if that ad is for Broyhill Brasilia furniture.
The ad reads:
Bold new design inspired by the city of tomorrow...
Brasilia
Broyhill Premier
Design copyright Broyhill Furniture Factories 1967
Colonades on bed, triple dresser and chest repeat the basic motif of the grouping. Bases on night table are a translation from the sweeping look of the Executive Palace of City of Brasilia.
Brasilia ... the newest city in the world ... now becomes BRASILIA ... the newest look in furniture. From the grace and grandeur of the free-flowing Colonades on the Palace of the Dawn (shown here), to the ultimate usefulness reflected throughout the Brazilian Capital, BRASILIA ... the furniture is an accurate translation of Brasilia, the city. Created by Broyhill Premier, BRASILIA, the furniture, is of soft-toned Walnut, lightly accented with rosewood. Its pure, architectural beauty and practicality make it a "must see" for today's home. See our BRASILIA displays now.
I love looking at the original prices of vintage pieces. So interesting.
ReplyDeleteI had purchased a '71' Dodge Charger many years ago with the original sales receipt for about $4000. I bought it for $150. I don't think I could afford a vintage one now restored.
DeleteYeah, that's a big part of the fun for me too. The old school design and copywriting (so much copy) being the other fun part.
DeleteWhen I first got married (i.e. when I was very young), we bought a Brasilia credenza for $50. At some point I decided we didn't need it and I got rid of it - gave it away! I kick myself on a regular basis for that!
ReplyDeleteWell I'm sure the person on the other end of that give away was super excited. Sometimes we don't know the treasures that we just hand to other people.
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