Queen Anne chairs were named after Queen Anne of England, and first became popular around the years 1720 to 1750, and remain popular today with many collectors of antique chairs. The wingback chair is an especially popular style to collect, adding an element of style, warmth, and coziness to any home. These chairs were historically used in bedrooms of the elderly and those who needed to be kept … [Read More...]
Buy Vintage Antique Christmas Ornaments Online
Collecting Vintage Ornaments for Your Christmas TreeIf you are a true collector of vintage Christmas ornaments, you are always on the look out for special finds at estate sales, house sales, and garage sales. You never know when you might find a hidden gem hidden among the junk.There is no time of year that is the wrong time to shop and collect vintage Christmas ornaments because treasures turn up … [Read More...]
Shopping for Antique Tiffany Lamps: Authentic or Tiffany Style
Antique Vintage Authentic Tiffany Lamps Tiffany lamps have come to mean any stained glass lamp whether it is actually a Tiffany lamp or not. The authentic Tiffany lamps are antiques that were made by the Tiffany Company owned by Louis Comfort Tiffany. For many years, it was thought that Louis Comfort Tiffany designed all of the Tiffany lamps that Tiffany Company created and shipped, but it was … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Ornament: Toy Soldier
Adding the Traditional Toy Soldier to Your Christmas Tree It is hard to even picture a traditional vintage Christmas scene without the inclusion of a wooden toy soldier, either as a Christmas nutcracker, as part of the The Nutcracker ballet, or as a toy or ornament for a Christmas tree. Any Christmas tree that is filled with vintage or antique Christmas ornaments should have at least one toy … [Read More...]
Antique Porcelain Tea Pots
Collecting Porcelain Tea Pots With the more casual mode of living in our generation, we have lost some of the most elegant parts of social history. One of the big losses was the loss of tea time here in the United States. I remember my grandmother sitting down to tea once a day, but my mother does not do this, nor do I. Tea time is an art form or ritual, as well as a time to relax and gather with … [Read More...]
Features of Art Deco Furniture
The Art Deco style became popular after World War I during the Roaring '20's, when people were full of optimism in both Europe and America because the war was over. The style reflects the uplifted moods of citizens during this time. This style combined the use of the current industrial trends, mixed with the use of modern materials and the element of movement. The Art Deco style has an interesting … [Read More...]
Vintage and Antique Apparel
Vintage Hermes Scarf
Hermes scarves were first made in the year 1937. These scarves were made by purchasing raw silk from China, spinning the raw silk into yarn, and then weaving this yarn into a heavy duty fabric that was about twice as strong as most scarves manufactured during that time period. The vintage Hermes … [Read More...]
Vintage Tie for Dad | Husband | Boyfriend for Father’s Day
Buy Dad a Tie for Father's Day Just because buying a tie for Dad for Father's Day is a cliche, doesn't mean buying him a tie is a bad idea. Especially if your gift of a tie, will make your father more stylish than he is now. The best way to make Dad more stylish is to buy him a vintage tie for … [Read More...]
Antique Victorian Earrings
If you love Victorian style, and collect jewelry, then you will fall head over heels in love with these antique Victorian earrings. Antique Victorian earrings are typical of all antique Victorian jewelry in that they are delicate, yet very detailed in design. Floral motifs are very common in antique … [Read More...]
Antique & Vintage Men’s Wedding Bands
There is something to be said about the special timeless and elegant appeal that vintage jewelry possesses. The same can be said for vintage men's wedding bands. When looking for that perfect ring for your special day, consider buying vintage pieces. The craftsmanship and designs of bygone eras can … [Read More...]
Buy Vintage and Antique Buttons Online
Collecting Antique and Vintage Buttons Collecting antique and vintage buttons is a real insight to both industrial and fashion history, and collecting antique and vintage buttons is also a lot of fun. Buttons are usually very affordable and downright cheap, often less than $1, unless the buttons … [Read More...]
Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
Rare Vintage Chanel SunglassesFor a complete Chanel look, it is important to accessorize with Chanel essentials, and one of the most important is the right pair of Chanel sunglasses. Protecting your eyes from the aging damage effects of the sun's rays while continuing to be in the height of fashion … [Read More...]
Vintage Collectible Toys
Antique Skeleton Key | Old Keys
Collecting Antique Skeleton Keys for Fun, to Use, or to Make into Jewelry Whether you like to collect old keys because you just like the way they look, or you want to include them into another project, like a model of a Victorian home, or creating necklaces from the keys, there are many … [Read More...]
Vintage Pedal Cars for Refurbishing
Vintage pedal cars were popular children's toys that were first introduced in the late 1880's. Some of the most valuable vintage pedal cars from a collector's standpoint, were those manufactured by the Butler Brothers company. These cars were called "Juvenile Steel Automobiles" and featured open … [Read More...]
Vintage J. Chein Toy Ride the Rocket | Ferris Wheel | Merry Go Round | Roller Coaster
Vintage J. Chein Toy Ride the Rocket One of the most fun items to collect are vintage toys that bring back memories of our own childhood. And who doesn't remember well visits to amusement parks, riding the rides until you got sick, and eating popcorn and cotton candy. If this is the type of … [Read More...]
Vintage Collectible Ponytail Barbie Dolls
When I was growing up, (and I am not going to tell you exactly when that was), every girl in my neighborhood had at least one Barbie. I only had one Barbie, because I was not that interested in dolls, but my best friend had an entire Barbie doll family, and several Barbie dolls herself. Barbie … [Read More...]
Vintage Lunch Boxes 1970s – 1980s
Lunch Boxes from My Childhood Where I grew up in a suburb on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio, our house was within walking distance to our school. From kindergarten through 4th grade, I walked to school in the morning, then walked home for lunch, then walked back to school in the afternoon. My … [Read More...]
Vintage Wooden Children’s Blocks
Vintage wooden children's blocks are a great addition to any antique toy collection, or just a nice item to have around the house as a pleasant memory of the good ole days of childhood. These vintage wood blocks often featured colorful letters of the alphabet painted on them, or colorful numbers. … [Read More...]
Vintage Holiday
Buy Vintage Antique Christmas Ornaments Online
Collecting Vintage Ornaments for Your Christmas TreeIf you are a true collector of vintage Christmas ornaments, you are always on the look out for special finds at estate sales, house sales, and garage sales. You never know when you might find a hidden gem hidden among the junk.There is no time of year that is the wrong time to shop and collect vintage Christmas ornaments because treasures turn up … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Ornament: Toy Soldier
Adding the Traditional Toy Soldier to Your Christmas Tree It is hard to even picture a traditional vintage Christmas scene without the inclusion of a wooden toy soldier, either as a Christmas nutcracker, as part of the The Nutcracker ballet, or as a toy or ornament for a Christmas tree. Any Christmas tree that is filled with vintage or antique Christmas ornaments should have at least one toy … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Garland
Decorating a Vintage Christmas TreeWhen decorating your vintage Christmas tree for your home or office, there are several things you need: a vintage Christmas tree, vintage Christmas ornaments, vintage Christmas lights, and vintage Christmas garland. Vintage Christmas garlands can also be used throughout your home or office around doors and windows, or even the edge of a table or fireplace … [Read More...]
Vintage Halloween Costumes
Remembering Costumes from My Childhood I had the best time searching for vintage Halloween costumes for this article because it brought me back to the Halloween costumes of my childhood. I guess that means that I am vintage also, but even the vintage Halloween costumes in a box were fun to look at because I recognized the boxes. There are some really great vintage Halloween costume finds for … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Figurines
Collecting Vintage and Antique Christmas FigurinesIf you are looking to start or add to a collection of vintage or antique Christmas figurines, then Ebay is the best place to search. Ebay sellers have a wide selection of beautiful and cute vintage Christmas figurines from several past eras.There are several ways to search for Christmas figurines. I would start your search by using the search … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Ornament: Icicle
Adding Vintage Icicle Ornaments to Your Vintage Christmas Tree If you are looking for vintage Christmas ornaments, one of the types of vintage ornaments that is somewhat more difficult to find are vintage icicle ornaments. Icicle ornaments are more fragile than other shapes to begin with, and are just less common in general. However, while I researched this article about vintage icicle … [Read More...]