You might think that the shop is nothing more than Pyrex and other Kitsch-collectibles. While those are both very popular with our customers, we have been doing a brisk business with our furniture pieces.
This charming chair had seen better days. With a new coat of paint and new cushion, it would make a great addition to any room.
This table also needed some work. The old finish gave it an unappealing dated look. Now with a fresh coat of paint, the details pop out. Ideal for a hallway table or positioned behind the couch, it is priced at $60.00.
This is a beautiful signed print (55/200) titled "Bottenkil Fly Fishing" by local artist William King. Nicely framed and matted, it picks up on the colors of this vignette, black, green and chartreuse.
Although not a Vintage find, it follows the store's mission of repurposed treasures and showcasing original art. $28.00
The chair is $25.00 and the pillows are $6.00 for the pair.
The second framed signed print (6/95) titled "Ducktrap Bridge II" is by Willie Eaton. $25.00.
The shop also has larger pieces that are multifunctional. This 3 drawer chest would be perfect for a Bedroom or in a Nursery repurposed as a changing table...... a piece that could transition from infant through teen years.
Measuring 3 feet wide, 19 inches deep and 35 inches tall, this chest of drawers would work equally as well in the Dining Room as a buffet, suitable for storing silverware and linens.
The 6 gorgeous glass knobs are original to the piece which is priced at $200.
Of course when you think Vintage, a piece like "Nana's kitchen stool" certainly comes to mind. This sturdy stool is $55 and is part of a table set that will soon be up in the shop.
So if you are redecorating your home or looking for furniture for your first apartment, please be sure to pay us a visit. We will be glad to help.
Hello! Just stopped in the shop on Sat and I loved it. I will be back soon, hopefully for the coffee sign if it is still there! If you get a chance, check out my blog at rescuedgoods.blogspot.com Really love all of your vintage finds! Vanessa
Located on the second floor of 8 School Street (above the former Sierra’s Bar & Grill), the 2nd fl Thriftiques Shop features vintage products including collectibles and memorabilia spanning from the roaring 1920’s to the late 1980’s. The shop also has many repurposed treasures which are items artistically reclaimed from vintage pieces.
While the shop is small, I have managed to create displays of many items without appearing cluttered and congested using old photos to represent the various rooms created through my vignettes including ”Mama’s Kitsch’n” with Pyrex and aprons, “Aunt Lu Lu’s Closet” with jewelry, gloves and hats, “Nana’s Pantry” with older pieces like bean pots and blue and white china, and “Papa’s Study” with maps, books, and a Philco Radio from the 1930’s.
Vintage finds are currently popular as the furniture, house-wares in general, clothing, and jewelry of yesteryear, all were better made than what is being mass-produced today. The fact that these items are still available is a testament to their quality. By using the vintage products, fewer items go to our landfills and often less petroleum-based plastics need to be produced. It is an added bonus if that glass happens to be like one your Nana had in her kitchen which brings back happier memories of a simpler time. Unlike proper antiques, which can be rather pricey, vintage items are still very affordable.
Please stop by for a visit and perhaps a trip down memory lane.
8 School Street Gorham, Maine 04038 207-839-8147
Consignments are welcomed by appointment.
Hours: Mon/Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sat 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
e-mail me
thriftiques@yahoo.com
On-Line Purchasing
Any item shown in the accompanying photographs may be purchased if still available at the shop. Please contact me for prices and availability status. Thank you.
I enjoy the thrill of the treasure hunt, whether it is at Goodwill, the flea market or a lawnsale. I love to decorate with and repurpose these treasures. I can't imagine shopping at the mall and at full price. I use my treasures in my home, for my clothing, in the garden and now in my shop 2nd fl Thriftiques. It takes recycling to a whole new level. With my blog, I hope to educate or at the very least entertain my visitors. So come on in, take a seat, and let's chat.
Hello!
ReplyDeleteJust stopped in the shop on Sat and I loved it. I will be back soon, hopefully for the coffee sign if it is still there! If you get a chance, check out my blog at rescuedgoods.blogspot.com Really love all of your vintage finds!
Vanessa