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Hepcats Evolution

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Hepcats Haven

When we started our blog about 6 years ago, our focus was on sharing our mid century decor collection and restoration techniques. Over the years, we’ve evolved and became more diverse in our collection and what we are involved with. Because of this, Hepcat Restorations no longer represents who we are. We are now rebranding ourselves as Hepcats Haven. Hepcats Haven will showcase a broader time period of collecting and restoration of items from the 1940’s-1980’s. We’ve expanded to photoshoot location booking and prop rentals. However, we are no longer offering restoration services.

Thanks to all of you who have followed us through our many adventures and shared your thoughts. We hope you continue to join us in this new journey.

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Posted in Nostalgia, Other Stuff and tagged 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, Art Deco, Atomic, eames era, kitsch, MCM, mid century, midcentury, panton era, retro, space age, tiki, vintage. Bookmark the permalink.

Quick Lighted Fiberglass End Table Refresh

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Hepcats Haven

Mel and I purchased this piece a while back. When we purchased it, we knew we wanted to liven it up by changing its color.

I am not sure if this is a Frankenstein creation or if it is actually made by someone notable. There are no maker marks and I couldn’t find any info online.

It came apart very easily and painted even easier. I love the yellow and it really adds a nice pop of color.

I love the way it looks with everything. I might see if I can find a green or blue lightbulb to really shake things up!

I think colored transparent glass might look better on here than this sort of glass. I think that kind of glass would add more drama to the lighting.

On to the next project!

Panton Era Tufted Leather Tulip Base Club Chairs

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Hepcats Haven

Mel and I saw these chairs on eBay a couple of months back and we bought them. They were in Salem Oregon. We shot up there over one weekend and snagged them while we were up there picking up a couch, chair and ottoman set.

These had some condition issues when we got them. There were some cracks in the base that I had to fill and paint.

The fabric is in fantastic condition for its age. I assume these were produced sometime in the 70’s.

I searched all over these pieces and could not find any makers mark. These are made of thick, hard plastic not fiberglass.

The cushions attach to the plastic shell with buttons.

I think it looks great next to our space age lamp/shelf and that large Letterman.

On to the next post!

Ultra Rare RCA Record Player, Radio and Cassette Player

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Hepcats Haven

As always, I was skimming over Craigslist and came across this unit in Alameda, California. It had been posted for 5 days, and I figured it must have sold already. I decided to send an email anyway in hopes it was still available.

According to the research the guy did that I bought this from, he said this was produced in the 1970’s and they only manufactured 50 of these units. This makes you wonder how many are left.

This unit has a record player, radio and cassette. All three work, but the record player needs a new cartridge.

This unit even has its original microphone and stand to record.

I am a child of the 80’s, so I actually have a huge collection of cassettes.

I think it is really sleek how the record player is hidden away.

This unit produces some great sound!

The speakers are huge and sound great. I need to redo the fabric on them because the previous owner had a cat.

I plan to keep this until I fall out of love with it, which might take a while. I plan to see if my good buddy Justin from Stellar Electronics can add a jack so my iPhone can play through the unit.

Here are some other cool Panton Era units…

Weltron, the new shape of sound

Apollo 861/Circa 711 system ELECTROHOME CANADA

Wega 3300 Hi-Fi System

Electrohome

1976–1978 Rosita Stereo Commander Luxus | Model: mit GC061

1960s Clairtone Model G stereo

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Posted in The Makin's Of Our Pad and tagged 1970's cassette, 1970's radio, 1970's record player, 70' record player, mod cassette player, mod radio, mod record player, panton era, panton era cassette, panton era record player, ponton era radio, space age record player, vintage cassette, vintage radio. Bookmark the permalink.

Vintage Chromcraft Couch, Chair, Ottoman and Tables

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Hepcats Haven

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Mel and I were contacted by our friend Tracy at m.a.r.k vintage who let us know about an available space age couch, chair and table set. We were so excited to hear this and I shot over early the next day to get them.

The couch, chair and ottoman are in good shape but I plan to recover them. The fiberglass on these pieces is thick and durable.

This is the coffee table, end table and planter that came with the set.

The fiberglass has the usual yellowing from being exposed to sunlight for some time.

Restoring the fiberglass is simple. All I have to do is light sand all the pieces once the upholstery is removed. After I sand everything, I’ll need to wipe it down really well to remove any particulate. I plan to use the Rust-Olum white appliance paint to restore the fiberglass. I love this paint because it is durable and finishes well.