The industry’s finest vintage

When it comes to home improvement, everyone is in an apparent bid to out-modern, out-sleek and out-automate his competitors. But what about an appeal to gentler, “simpler” times?

There’s a market for those times and for these products. Here are a few retro examples.

Westinghouse Timeless Vintage Inspired Bulb

Getting down to the nuts and bolts of vintage design may require little more than a simple mood lighting fix. Westinghouse’s vintage filament bulbs offer up to 1,500 average rated hours, all the while conjuring images of Thomas Edison himself. (westinghouselighting.com)

Mondavi Reserve Barrel Flooring

Mondavi takes the concept of reclaimed flooring to its pinnacle with Reserve Barrel Flooring. It’s exactly what it sounds like — flooring made from used wine casks. (mondavihome.com)

American Standard Traditional Floor Mount Bathtub Faucet

Hearkening from American Standard’s DXV collection, a 150th anniversary line with throwbacks to the Classic, Golden Era, Modern and Contemporary periods, the Traditional Floor Mount Bathtub Faucet is reminiscent of an old-time rotary phone but comes with five functions a la 2015. (dxv.com)

Big Chill Retropolitan Fridge

Big Chill is arguably the seminal name in 50s-era kitchen appliances, known for its extensive lineup of cheery, pastel colors. However, in this century, fridges are also Energy Star-rated and feature advanced temperature and moisture controls. (bigchill.com)