This weekend we headed south on a buying road trip. The drive through NY and PA was great, and we came back with a truckload of goodies. First stop was a flea market where we scored some cute vintage school desks, a stool, crates of hardware, a birdcage, a set of little drawers, and much more. But it didn’t stop there – over the weekend we filled the truck with doors, drawers, chairs, lights, and more. Here is a sampling:
This pair of leaded doors would be great built into a kitchen or butler’s pantry unit. The green two-seater is in great shape.
A great vintage drafting stool, and how cute are these school desks? The swivel seats are attached and the lids lift up to stash books, lunches, slingshots and secret notes.
This pair of vinyl stools are great for the patio. Framed portrait of some gents that are very dapper indeed.
I love this mis-matched small drawer unit – and the missing drawers make perfect little cubbies for displaying things. The framed print is a sweet message to Dad, and SO much greater than a Father’s Day card (June 21st!).
A whole variety of assorted vintage platters. If you’ve watched Jamie Oliver’s Jamie at Home, then you know how hot mis-matched vintage platters are! The birdcage has milk-glass feeders and a great stand. Add a colourful feather bird ornament from Chinatown and you’ve got a conversation piece!
This knight plaque could work outdoors, over a mantle, or anywhere you need a little regalia. We got about 3 dozen of these pale blue-grey shutters with great heavy panels for use as cabinet doors, or paneling, or as a backing for coat hooks, or just as shutters (fancy that).
A great vintage workbench and deco door pulls (or oversized drawer pulls).
We picked up three doors with these wreath-motif panels, a large wooden filing cabinet unit with 24 drawers, and the vintage ‘men working’ sign.
A really lovely marble-topped dresser, orange vinyl school chairs, painted schoolhouse light.
1920s vanity mirrors, and Cold War-era fallout shelter-cum-antiques store.
Since getting back we also acquired this French wine-tasting table. Great old patina, and it easily folds out of the way for when the tasting in the wine cellar inevitably unravels to a dance party!
There is really much more than just what’s pictured here, but you’ll have to come in to see the rest!
~Leila
This has been fun to read & view!
Keep your trip info flowing ……….
It’s so nice to be able to experience part of your buying trip through the blog full of photos and commentary! These trips are a great part of the business your in and good to see it is still thriving. The Door Store is my favourite Architectural Antique store in Toronto!