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The Thrill of the Hunt (Vintage Items I Can’t Resist at Antique Shows)

From a very, very young age my mom started me antiquing. We’d go on little antiquing adventures where she always got lost. The thrill of the hunt is real and there are certain vintage items I can’t resist at antique shows.

Vintage Items I can't Resist at Antique Shows - Finding Silver Pennies

The above photo was from Brimfield a few years back. Brimfield is actually starting TODAY! Sadly, I’m not sure I’ll make it out this week due to other family commitments, but I thought it would be fun to share items I can’t ever resist when walking through fields and fields of vintage goodness.

Vintage Items I Can’t Resist at Antique Shows

Bottles

Vintage bottles, especially ones with a hint of blue. I can never seem to resist these!

Vintage Bottles - Finding Silver Pennies

I find these pretty bottles look great on shelves, mantles or dressers. I also love putting them on window sills or filling them with flowers.

This one in our living room was from my mom. She found it in Bermuda and it’s an old soda bottle. I LOVE the color so much!

Vintage Soda Bottle with Shells - Finding Silver Pennies

Vintage Books

We all love books in our home. I love really shabby and beat up ones to decorate with.

Vintage Books - Finding Silver Pennies

I have a whole collection of these books in our living room. I LOVED that teal color and the gold writing.

My office / studio book shelf is filled with old books I found on the side of the road.

Vintage Books and Old Bottles - Finding Silver Pennies

You guys might like this post on styling a bookshelf.

Vintage Books in my Studio - Finding Silver Pennies

Furniture with Pretty Details

One can find such great “diamonds in the rough” at antique shows and yard sales. Many favorite pieces in our home have been $20 or less. The thing is you need to train your eye. Look for well-made furniture with pretty details.

What to Look for in Old Pieces of Furniture - Finding Silver Pennies

The above vintage cabinet was $20 at a yard sale. There was definitely surface issues and it’s missing some detailing but I was drawn to the shape and the pretty hardware. I store all my napkins, candles and entertaining needs in here. Every season brings a new idea to decorate the top, you can see a few here and here. The full makeover is here.

This chippy dresser is now in our bedroom but I found it on the side of the road and it said “Free or Best Offer”. I love the serpentine detail and how much room I have for clothes.

Refreshing Furniture with Milk Paint - Finding Silver Pennies

You can see the early makeover here.

Monstera Leaves and Chippy Furniture - Finding Silver Pennies

Printer’s Trays

I’ve lost count how many we have in our home. Um, maybe three, but maybe more… They are great to use for storage or collections. They also make cute trays.

Upcycled Printer's Tray - Finding Silver Pennies

I used shells we collected at the beach to make a beautiful memory album that hangs in our home. You can see it here.

We also have one in the boys’ playroom filled with toys and old printing letters.

Printer's Tray as Storage in a Kids' Playroom - Finding Silver Pennies

I also love when trays have been painted.

Printer's Tray used to Display Art - Finding Silver Pennies

Ironstone

I’m always on the look out for Ironstone as I love using it in our dining room. The white pottery is perfect for decorating but we also use it when serving meals.

Collecting Ironstone - Finding Silver Pennies

I shared a post all about Ironstone.

I actually love it when pieces aren’t perfect. I think the chips and crazing gives it character.

A Collection of Ironstone looks so pretty on an antique Welsh Dresser - Finding Silver Pennies

Old Shells or Coral

I love decorating with shells in our home because we’re so close to the sea. I love finding giant shells in antique booths. They’re perfect for tucking into shelves or putting in the bathroom. This shell mirror was actually a Brimfield find. My mom bought it for me, knowing how much I love shells!

 

A Shell Mirror a Find from Brimfield Antique Show - Finding Silver Pennies

Flow Blue is another kind of china. It is from England and I love how dreamy the pattern looks. I really love anything that is blue and white together.

Collecting Flow Blue - Finding Silver Pennies

This pitcher is exquisite and I found it for $16. I shared these paper roses the other week.

Seltzer Bottles

Again, more bottles. I don’t know why but I’m always drawn to them. I have a collection of seltzer bottles. Some clear and some blue and green.

Collecting Seltzer Bottles - Finding Silver Pennies

I loved the cage around the one above. While I loved the simplicity of these clear bottles.

A collection of vintage seltzer bottles on a mantel - Finding Silver Pennies

Architectural Salvage

Chippy doors, fireplaces, old columns, corbels….

Windows, spindles, spools.

All seem to draw my attention. The chippier the better. I think these type of things can add so much charm to an old or new home.

Scenes from Brimfield and things I can't resist - Finding Silver Pennies

Vintage Lights

I love crystal and brass chandeliers and old table lights, especially with marble. They can add so much style to a room. The crystal one in our dining room was from a vintage shop and pretty affordable.

Vintage Chandelier in our dining room - Finding Silver Pennies

Luke found the one in the office at the dump.

A Brass and Crystal Chandelier we Found at the Dump - Finding Silver Pennies

I’m actually thinking of moving this one to our downstairs bathroom and changing Luke’s office.

I hope this post gave you a few ideas if you want to start a collection. I also hope it gave you a few ways to decorate with vintage items.

Happy Hunting if you’re heading out to Brimfield this week. I shared a few posts a while back.

Brimfield, 2012 (first time)

Brimfield and Blogging Friends, 2014

Brimfield on My Birthday, 2015

Irresistible Finds at Brimfield Antique Show - Finding Silver Pennies

If you’re visiting Brimfield be sure to use the Brimfield Flea Finder App.

 

 

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Lisa
Lisa
6 years ago

A few of the pieces you show are antique. But please!, real antiques cost more than 20. and are worth the price. I know. Please tell people most of this is “vintage”, a popular description for used and no value.