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Shopping for Vintage French Items

By Anita 37 Comments

Vintage items add so much to any room’s home decor. It’s a central theme in Farmhouse French design. Just look at this lamp. It’s vintage milk glass with gold accents. The table is a gold Florentine table. You just can’t find anything new that looks like this. The books also are vintage.

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Vintage items give a room depth. They give a room a unique feeling.

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Vintage items not only typically are unique and one of a kind, but they also typically have loads of patina. Check out the worn areas on this pitcher.

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And see the detail on this tureen? I could talk about the amazing detail on these old dishes all day long. I suspect that gold trim was hand-painted.

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Can you imagine finding something new with the kind of detail you see on this pew?

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Wavy glass bottles, demi-john bottles are so fabulous.

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Check out all the texture on these vintage Haviland Limoge pieces.

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I love these blue stripe pitchers that look French, but were actually made in Texas. The blue and white pitcher and the silverware are all vintage as well.

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    November 11, 2016 at 06:50

    Love decor. Gives me good inspiration in looking for vintage items.

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  2. Debbie Reynolds says

    November 11, 2016 at 06:56

    Love the enamel pitchers!

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  3. Rosemarie Adcock says

    November 11, 2016 at 07:30

    Love the beautiful photos. Thanks

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  4. Kim says

    November 11, 2016 at 07:54

    I feel when I have an antique in my room it warms the room and I think about the history of the item, as well how things have changed and yet in ways they haven’t ?

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  5. Anne says

    November 11, 2016 at 07:54

    Love these tips on scouting for vintage French treasures ! Thanks Anita …….Smiles Anne

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  6. Glenda Watkins says

    November 11, 2016 at 08:41

    Your pew in bedroom brings back memories of the vintage chapel where my father pastored for 40 years. The church was old when it was purchased, came from an army base here in Texas and assembled on site. Love al the old pottery/china cups/saucers, like my Czech grandmother had!! It’s called “precious memories”. Thanks for sharing, love your site.

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  7. Judith M Duffey says

    November 11, 2016 at 08:44

    My morning starts with a mug of coffee and cedarhillfarmhouse. Like the small creamer with silverware. I keep my spoons in a small pottery vase on the counter. Saves opening the silverware drawer a million times a day.

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    • Anita says

      November 11, 2016 at 11:40

      Awww thanks Judith! You made my day!

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  8. Cynthia says

    November 11, 2016 at 09:06

    The bedroom is lovely and serene. Gorgeous green and white and gold tureen!

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  9. Donna says

    November 11, 2016 at 09:10

    What is the china pattern in the last picture?

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    • Anita says

      November 11, 2016 at 11:40

      I don’t know Donna. I tried to look it up before, but I don’t think I found it.

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  10. Missy says

    November 11, 2016 at 10:11

    Thank you for teaching us to look beyond the scratches and scrapes and rust, instead to wonder who owned the pieces and enjoy the life they once had. To see things through your eyes is an all new adventure.

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    • Anita says

      November 11, 2016 at 11:39

      Yes it IS an adventure Missy.

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  11. Liz says

    November 11, 2016 at 10:31

    I would love to know if the finish on the Florentine table is original or if it was repainted. The detailing is abfab!

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    • Anita says

      November 11, 2016 at 11:39

      Yes the finish is original!

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  12. Karen says

    November 11, 2016 at 10:37

    Appreciated the details of the items and really enjoyed your post. Especially in love with that pew!

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  13. Cathy says

    November 11, 2016 at 10:55

    “Vintage items give a room depth.” …..What a perfect way to describe exactly what vintage items do!! I believe they also give it warmth.

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  14. Candy says

    November 11, 2016 at 11:33

    Love vintage and you have some very special pieces. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA!) says

    November 11, 2016 at 12:01

    Anita, just enjoy reading your posts! Love all things “vintage” and especially love that French Coffee Pot and the milk glass footed bowl! They would look lovely in my kitchen. Wish I lived in the U.S. as I would buy both these items now!

    Enjoy your day!

    Blessings!

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  16. k kottwitz says

    November 11, 2016 at 12:04

    The vintage items are especially inspiring!

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  17. Arlene says

    November 11, 2016 at 13:28

    Great items.

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  18. Andrea says

    November 11, 2016 at 14:49

    Love the pop of color in the blu wavy glass bottle. Beautiful piece

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  19. Jen D. says

    November 11, 2016 at 15:02

    I love all of my older items – especially the ones that I’ve inherited from family. The character they add to my home gives me a lot enjoyment.

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  20. Carole Shiles says

    November 11, 2016 at 16:58

    Your vintage pieces are so great. Who would think I would love chippy enamel pitchers some day. I do and the rustic the better.

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  21. Linda says

    November 11, 2016 at 18:11

    So many special things to use! Love them all.

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  22. Barbara says

    November 11, 2016 at 21:13

    I love the beautiful soup tureen with the gold trim in the table setting you’ve done. The feel sack table is another lovely rustic touch.

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  23. Carol Ann says

    November 11, 2016 at 22:19

    I love the blue pew – it looks beautiful in the bedroom. Bet it would look really good in mine, too! Will have to keep an eye peeled. Is that the original finish or has it been “distressed”?

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  24. Janette says

    November 12, 2016 at 13:24

    blue and white especially with a French Flair… warms my heart. Thank you

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  25. Julia S. says

    November 13, 2016 at 00:13

    Love the china patterns! It is so beautiful! Thanks for the tips….

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  26. Barbara says

    November 13, 2016 at 07:31

    I’m always surprised to see some of you items, because I also have them and do not know there value. I collect because I loved there beauty and look. Thank you for sharing.

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  27. Ivory says

    November 13, 2016 at 20:46

    Beautiful items!

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  28. CaroleB says

    November 14, 2016 at 11:29

    I love the color and design on the Red Tissue Holder . You stated you’re not sure of the actual composition of the design…glass, plastic? What is the “history ” of the item? Can you offer more details?

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  29. Marilyn says

    November 17, 2016 at 20:10

    Everything is so lovely,I could not pick a favorite.
    Marilyn

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  30. Joan says

    November 17, 2016 at 20:11

    What gorgeous things in those photos.
    Joan

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  31. Marion says

    November 17, 2016 at 20:13

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful items.
    Marion

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  32. Bonnie says

    November 19, 2016 at 17:20

    I LOVE vintage china, am lucky to have many heirloom pieces from family, and have a granddaughter named Ansley for whom I just purchased your sweet cup&saucer. Think I’ll fill it with a mini bouquet of fresh flowers for her birthday. Thanks for sharing, Anita!

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