The Shopping List No. 27: By Popular Request
As you know today was supposed to be spent thrifting in the wild, but instead I’m making the most use of my time at home to pull together a shopping list with everything you requested!
Silk Two Piece
A lot of requests for a silk set like the coral one I found at the thrift store recently. While I couldn’t find something exactly like mine, here are some options that I love!
- Vintage DKNY Donna Karen Button Down Blouse and Pants Silk Suit Set Size 10, $100
- Vintage Silk Black Summer Pant set Anna and Frank tunic outfit size L&XL, $25
- Vtg EILEEN FISHER Size M/L 3-Piece Set Big Shirt/Tunic + Skirt + Pant 100% Silk, $250
Modern Table Lamp
I don’t want to give you a heart attack but shopping for super unique and interesting lighting online is expensive, but this gives you an idea of the types of lamps you should be looking for at thrift stores, estate sales and antique centers.
- Vintage Italian White Ventri Art Cloud Gigantic Lamp 34″ Tall, $2300
- Pair of signed Willy Daro brass rock crystal table lamps 1970, $10,000
- Vintage Murano Italian Glass Swirl Egg Lamp Venini Mid Century Modern Regency, $500
- Vintage Atomic Globe Brass Lamps 4 Cascade Orb Sputnik MCM, $2100
- Vintage Ceramic Twist Table Lamp Pink Mauve Blush Tall Square Swirl MCM 1980s, $108
- Vintage Art Deco Ceramic Table Lamp White Swirl Orb Bulb 1980’s Post Modern, $150
Statement Clutch
Many vintage clutches are made with exotic skins and embellishments which make them very rare and hard to find. Depending on the state you live in, shipping isn’t possible because of this. It’s a great item to look for at estate sales! Mesh and pearl are also great options!
- CHRISTIAN LACROIX Black Resin & Red, Brown & White Raffia Vintage Clutch BNWT!, $30
- Vintage 1960s 60s faux pearl beaded scalloped clutch bag evening occasion retro, $5
- Antique Vintage WHITING & DAVIS Metal GOLD MESH Clutch PURSE With STRAP, $42
- Vintage 80s Real Snakeskin Hot Pink Clutch Crossbody Purse Bag, $53
- Vintage Red Enamel Jeweled Crystal Egg Clutch Bag, $450
- Vintage Judith Leiber Karung Black Snakeskin Evening Clutch, $750
Read this! VINTAGE AND SECOND HAND DESIGNER BAG BUYING GUIDE
Christian Dior Home Decor
Yes, they produced home decor and it’s SO good! It’s not cheap though.
- Vintage Christian Dior Empoli Tortoise Shell Glass Vase, $200
- Christian Dior Vintage Art Deco Crystal Vase, $450
- Set of 6 Vintage Christian Dior “Gaudron Malachite” Fine China Napkin Rings, $100
- Christian Dior Vintage candle holder pair, $100
Oyster Plates
We’re all obsessed with oyster plates and we’re probably watching the same items on eBay! They’re so beautiful and such a cool piece to have on display. It’s definitely something we can find for cheap at an estate sale or thrift store, so while I may pull the trigger and buy one on eBay I’m going to give myself a few months to track one down at my usual haunts.
- Vintage LIMOGES 9” Handpainted Rare 6-Well Oyster Plate PINK/BLUE Porcelain, $325
- Antique French Limoges Oyster Plate Gold Guilded Pink Leaf Design Stunning RARE, $360
- ANTIQUE G.D. & CIE 1800’S OYSTER PLATE- LIMOGES PASTEL YELLOW & GOLD, $200
- Antique Oyster Plate White, Gold and Pink Oyster Plate Germany c.1800’s, $595
Upholstered Furniture (what to look for)
The most important thing when buying upholstered furniture is the shape and style. Look for furniture with good bones because you can always change the finish of things but you can’t change the quality of the bones (shape and style). If I’m keeping the current upholstery, then I always sit on the furniture to test the cushions to make sure there’s some bounce. I always check the exposed wood parts to make sure they’re not damaged. If you’re getting the piece refinished, then the upholsterer will change the cushions, refinish the wood, and, of course, finish with new upholstery.
While shopping for upholstered furniture in person is best (you avoid shipping fees), here are some great finds:
- 4- FOUR BRASS VINTAGE RETRO UPHOLSTERED 1980’S SEAFOAM CESCA CHAIRS, $200
- Set Of Two Vintage Yellow Upholstered Wingback Chairs with Wood Trim, $300
- Vintage Haywood Wakefield Mid Century Yellow Tufted Fabric Lounge Chair, $100
- Midcentury Modern vintage upholstered chaise lounge Retro with ottoman, $150
Read this! WHEN TO REFINISH AND WHEN TO PASS ON VINTAGE FURNITURE
Vintage Portraits
Vintage artwork is the way to go, in my opinion, when you’re looking to start a collection. I have a lot of contemporary art but I started collecting vintage artwork when I didn’t have a budget (yes, even as a gallery director 15 yrs ago, I couldn’t afford the art that I selected for shows!).
