10 Inspiring Ideas to Fuse Flea Market Finds Into Your Home [ivillage.com]

10 Inspiring Ideas to Fuse Flea Market Finds Into Your Home [ivillage.com]

In the book ‘Found, Free & Flea’ author Tereasa Surratt offers simple and affordable ways to achieve a rustic, chic décor. A story by Catherine Coreno of ivillage.com The ‘Found, Free & Flea’ Mantra In the inspiring new book, Found, [...]

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Visit the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

Visit the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

Find unique finishing touches for your home at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair, 24-29 January at London’s Battersea Park. More than 140 exhibitors will be showing designs for the home including furniture, seating, mirrors, works of art, decorative pieces [...]

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10 Inspiring Ideas to Fuse Flea Market Finds Into Your Home [ivillage.com]

10 Inspiring Ideas to Fuse Flea Market Finds Into Your Home [ivillage.com]

In the book ‘Found, Free & Flea’ author Tereasa Surratt offers simple and affordable ways to achieve a rustic, chic [...]

Jan 27, 2012     No Comments
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Visit the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

Visit the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

Find unique finishing touches for your home at the Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair, 24-29 January at London’s Battersea Park. [...]

Jan 26, 2012     No Comments
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Flea market finds from around the world (Jan. 19th – 25th)

Flea market finds from around the world (Jan. 19th – 25th)

A weekly summary in images of the best finds from flea markets around the world! Enjoy the ride in the [...]

Jan 26, 2012     No Comments
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Displaying vintage vignettes in a modern home

Displaying vintage vignettes in a modern home

An article by Rebecca Zamon of Style At Home To say that Patti Redford has the eye of a collector [...]

Jan 20, 2012     No Comments
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Flea market finds from around the world (Jan. 12th – 18th)

Flea market finds from around the world (Jan. 12th – 18th)

A weekly summary in images of the best finds from flea markets around the world! Enjoy the ride in the [...]

Jan 19, 2012     No Comments
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East Coast to West Coast: 5 must do flea markets in between

East Coast to West Coast: 5 must do flea markets in between

If you’re planning a trip soon to the US (or if you’re already living there and that driving East to [...]

Jan 11, 2012     No Comments
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Vintage photography: the incomparable pleasure of using Twin Lens Reflex (TLR)

Vintage photography: the incomparable pleasure of using Twin Lens Reflex (TLR)

Six month ago I was walking down a street in Brooklyn, and stopped by the window of a so-called “design” [...]

Sep 23, 2011     No Comments
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Vintage Soviet Space Capsule Sold for Record $2.9 Million

Vintage Soviet Space Capsule Sold for Record $2.9 Million

NEW YORK – A vintage Vostok space capsule is headed back to its homeland with its new Russian owner, who [...]

Apr 15, 2011     No Comments
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Flea markets in Japan | 日本のフリーマーケット

Flea markets in Japan | 日本のフリーマーケット

Antique and flea markets are held at several locations around Tokyo; they are great places to find anything from junk and old photos to Samurai helmets and wedding kimonos. Or just browse and soak up the market atmosphere...

May 27, 2010     1 Comment
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Le flea, c’est chic – the joys of Parisian flea markets [The Guardian]

Le flea, c’est chic – the joys of Parisian flea markets [The Guardian]

An effortlessly stylish French family home that's dotted with antique finds, plus an insider's guide to Parisian vintage markets.

May 25, 2010     1 Comment
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A sunday morning at the Porte de Vanves flea market (Paris, France)

A sunday morning at the Porte de Vanves flea market (Paris, France)

Plot: A sunny day, three early birds and a photograph. Playground? The weekend flea market at Porte de Vanves (Paris).

May 22, 2010     1 Comment
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Mapping the World’s Best Flea Markets!

Mapping the World’s Best Flea Markets!

Flea Market Insiders is not only a great place where we’re happy to share with you some of the tips [...]

May 17, 2010     1 Comment
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The 10 best flea markets in France [The Guardian]

The 10 best flea markets in France [The Guardian]

The author of The Flea Markets of France, selects her favourites for collectors, bargain-hunters or browsers just wanting to soak [...]

May 13, 2010     4 Comments
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Dubai now has its flea market!

Dubai now has its flea market!

Some people believe that everything has already been done in the flea market business. Other, such as Melanie Bees, believe [...]

May 4, 2010     No Comments
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New York City flea markets!

New York City flea markets!

The sun is shining, the trees are green and New York is vibrant once again with the sounds, colors and [...]

May 3, 2010     1 Comment
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Eighteen hours at the Munich giant flea market 2010

Eighteen hours at the Munich giant flea market 2010

Mission accomplished! Fifteen miles, two pair of shoes and eighteen hours later (a real “flea market marathon”!), we concluded our [...]

Apr 30, 2010     1 Comment
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3 reasons why you should go to the flea market this week-end

3 reasons why you should go to the flea market this week-end

If you’re a regular visitor of this blog, you should by now be an (almost) expert of the techniques, tips&tricks [...]

Apr 22, 2010     2 Comments
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The wunderkammer through history

The wunderkammer through history

Many of today’s most notable collections, such as the British Museum started off as wunderkammer, or cabinets of curiosities. These [...]

Apr 19, 2010     2 Comments
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“storing” your flea market junk

“storing” your flea market junk

Flea markets are really great to find all sorts of vintage stuff to decorate your home. But sometimes you end [...]

Apr 15, 2010     3 Comments
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A guide to antiquing in Canada

A guide to antiquing in Canada

The best places to go antiquing from coast to coast Whether you’re on holiday or staying home this summer, it’s [...]

Apr 13, 2010     4 Comments
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Nutrackers frenzy

Nutrackers frenzy

You’ve probably already heard of Nutrackers. Should it be because you were told as a kid the story of “The [...]

Apr 7, 2010     No Comments
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The Catch of the Day [flea market

The Catch of the Day [flea market "hunt" of April 4th]

A slideshow of our best “catch of the day” after a week-end of flea market antiquing and bargaining. Enjoy the [...]

Apr 4, 2010     1 Comment
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Flea market season 2010 has begun in Copenhagen!

Flea market season 2010 has begun in Copenhagen!

Flea markets thrive during Spring and Summer. There are several places in Copenhagen where open air flea markets tempt you [...]

Mar 29, 2010     1 Comment
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The Catch of the Day [flea market

The Catch of the Day [flea market "hunt" of March 28th]

A slideshow of our best “catch of the day” after a week-end of flea market antiquing and bargaining. Enjoy the [...]

Mar 28, 2010     No Comments
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8 Reasons You Simply Must Haggle at Antiques Fairs

8 Reasons You Simply Must Haggle at Antiques Fairs

Being actually myself at an Antiques Fair at this very moment, I realized there wouldn’t be a better time than [...]

Mar 26, 2010     1 Comment
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Visiting the EuroANTIK Fair (Innsbruck, Austria)

Visiting the EuroANTIK Fair (Innsbruck, Austria)

Filling the truck the whole day before, waking-up at 2am, leaving home at 3am to reach Innsbruck at 8am, were [...]

Mar 25, 2010     2 Comments
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World’s oldest ‘flying car’ goes to the auction block [in the news]

World’s oldest ‘flying car’ goes to the auction block [in the news]

It’s hard to decide if Frank Skroback’s 1934 creation is a plane that drives like a car, or a car [...]

Mar 23, 2010     No Comments
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The Catch of the Day [flea market

The Catch of the Day [flea market "hunt" of March 21st]

A slideshow of our best “catch of the day” after a week-end of flea market antiquing and bargaining. Enjoy the [...]

Mar 22, 2010     No Comments
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How to buy antiques and collectibles as gifts

How to buy antiques and collectibles as gifts

Sometimes, buying antiques or vintage items at the flea market is not a quest for your own self satisfaction. Flea [...]

Mar 16, 2010     2 Comments
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The Catch of the Day [flea market

The Catch of the Day [flea market "hunt" of March 14th]

A slideshow of our best “catch of the day” after a week-end of flea market antiquing and bargaining. Enjoy the [...]

Mar 14, 2010     2 Comments
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Uncovering Toy Cameras and Polaroid Vintage Effects

Uncovering Toy Cameras and Polaroid Vintage Effects

Among the commons things you may find at a flea market, are vintage cameras. Photography is and has always been [...]

Mar 13, 2010     2 Comments
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Kodak Baby Brownie Special [Vintage stuff]

Kodak Baby Brownie Special [Vintage stuff]

The Kodak Baby Brownie Special is a tiny Bakelite box camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA. It was [...]

Mar 12, 2010     No Comments
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In the news: 10 ways to save at the flea market [NY Daily News]

In the news: 10 ways to save at the flea market [NY Daily News]

I’m sure many of you have heard of and probably visited the various flea markets and antiques resellers in New [...]

Mar 10, 2010     No Comments
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Miniature Panton Chair [by Vitra]

Miniature Panton Chair [by Vitra]

The original intention of the Museum to give visitors access to design not only by means of publications, but also [...]

Mar 9, 2010     No Comments
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Art Deco umbrella bucket – Brasserie Lipp [Paris, France]

Art Deco umbrella bucket – Brasserie Lipp [Paris, France]

A one of a kind umbrella bucket featuring the door keeper of the Brasserie Lipp, a dog and a cat [...]

Mar 5, 2010     6 Comments
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Buff Out Dings in Wooden Furniture with a Walnut [Clever Uses]

Buff Out Dings in Wooden Furniture with a Walnut [Clever Uses]

Next time you inadvertently ding or bruise a piece of beloved wooden furniture, head to your pantry. According to all-things-home [...]

Feb 24, 2010     No Comments
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those beautiful eyes

those beautiful eyes

A beautiful studio photography of the 1920s featuring three young people. What I find particularly breathtaking in this photograph is [...]

Feb 20, 2010     No Comments
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The art of flea market haggling

The art of flea market haggling

Daniela Pain of Canadian Home & Country gives some interesting recommendations on the art of flea market haggling (source: Canadian [...]

Feb 17, 2010     1 Comment
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The groom, the bride and the family

The groom, the bride and the family

An original ink drawing by German illustrator Rudolf Grieß (1863-1941), a former student of Berlin’s Academy of Arts. The title [...]

Feb 14, 2010     No Comments
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Some of the world’s best flea markets

Some of the world’s best flea markets

Antiques expert Judith Miller gives a prep talk for the world’s best flea markets (source: Canadian Home & Country) All [...]

Feb 13, 2010     1 Comment
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Sailing the seven seas

Sailing the seven seas

Another example of an unusual money box. This one has the shape of a Transatlantic ship and was probably manufactured [...]

Feb 11, 2010     No Comments
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Frames for artistic photography

Frames for artistic photography

A nice picture always owes much of it success to its frame. I’m a big fan of Rebekka Guðleifsdóttir’s work. [...]

Feb 10, 2010     No Comments
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173,514 flea markets and counting…

173,514 flea markets and counting…

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Feb 9, 2010     No Comments
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Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finnish vases

Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finnish vases

Two vases designed by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi Finland c1970s. Those vase are heavily cased, blue and violet in [...]

Feb 7, 2010     No Comments
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Quick flea marketing tips

Quick flea marketing tips

Antiques expert Judith Miller gives a prep talk for the world’s best flea markets (source: Canadian Home & Country) As [...]

Feb 6, 2010     No Comments
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Money box

Money box

Quite an unusual money box of the beginning of the last century (ceramic)… The kind of piggy bank I would [...]

Feb 4, 2010     No Comments
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Pasta machine (back to the 50s!)

Pasta machine (back to the 50s!)

This Emide N°5 pasta machine is the kitchen Cadillac of the 1950s! Great colour (some kind of “California blue”), an [...]

Feb 3, 2010     No Comments
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I am the passenger

I am the passenger

Nice photo taken in a photo studio in 1909, featuring a little boy flying an airplane over Vienna. There’s a [...]

Feb 1, 2010     No Comments
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Kodak Brownie 127

Kodak Brownie 127

Brownie is the name of a long-running and extremely popular series of simple and inexpensive cameras made by Eastman Kodak. [...]

Jan 30, 2010     No Comments
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household reminder board

household reminder board

What is missing today? A once useful home accessory (before we invented refrigerators with built-in flat screen and Internet) to [...]

Jan 29, 2010     No Comments
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Numbered mugs

Numbered mugs

A set of six numbered coffee cups and six tea mugs from the 70’s. Just look like their “older sisters” [...]

Jan 28, 2010     No Comments
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Tablet wood chopping/lunch board

Tablet wood chopping/lunch board

Literally turns any quick lunch into a visual banquet. Image design from the 60s

Jan 26, 2010     No Comments
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Pharmacy porcelain pot

Pharmacy porcelain pot

Those three porcelain pots used to hold pharmaceutical mixtures. Now, further than being mere decorative objects, they do great in [...]

Jan 25, 2010     No Comments
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Flea Market Insiders goes live!

Flea Market Insiders goes live!

Servus dear reader and bienvenue on our blog! The main purpose of Flea Market Insiders is to exclusively showcase treasures [...]

Jan 25, 2010     No Comments
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