{"product_id":"vintage-matchbook-the-lanai-tiki-bar-90196","title":"Vintage Matchbook The Lanai Tiki Bar Restaurant San Mateo California Mid-Century Ephemera Collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ia a vintage matchbook from The Lanai, a famous mid-century Polynesian-themed restaurant and tiki bar once located in San Mateo, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: It was situated next to the Villa Hotel along El Camino Real in San Mateo.\u003cbr\u003e\nEra: Opened in 1950 during the height of America's tiki culture craze and closed its doors in the late 1980s.\u003cbr\u003e\nDesign \u0026amp; Ambiance: It was famous for its extravagant tropical decor, which included Koa wood tables, a giant 1,700-gallon fish tank, a shifting 3D South Sea island mural that simulated day and night, and a landmark neon palm tree sign out front.\u003cbr\u003e\nLegacy: The matchbook art captures the restaurant's signature custom tiki icon alongside palm trees and the tropical building facade. Today, the site has been converted into a commercial strip mall and parking lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vintage matchbooks feature charming mid-century graphics from The Lanai and Villa Chartier restaurants in San Mateo, California. A unique collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mid-century restaurant graphics\u003cbr\u003e\n• Striking colors and designs\u003cbr\u003e\n• Full matchsticks included\u003cbr\u003e\n• Collectible vintage ephemera\u003cbr\u003e\n• From San Mateo, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor wear consistent with age, no major damage noted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauline Stanley Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48161317617890,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/2949\/7402\/files\/il_fullxfull.8390687255_g9k3_b55a7814-0c84-4789-9892-6a2333b6188f.jpg?v=1786129175","url":"https:\/\/therarebirdco.com\/products\/vintage-matchbook-the-lanai-tiki-bar-90196","provider":"Pauline Stanley Studio + Rare Bird Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}