Flea Market Friday

Posted: February 24th, 2012 | Filed under: Art, Shoppin' and Junkin' | Tags: , | 10 Comments »

Ran into Kathy at Gen’s sale (I got some really cute stuff, and YES, her house IS as fab as it looks in pictures) and we decided to hit the flea together!  Here’s what we saw….

 

 

These bookends were supposed to be cheaper, or they’d have been mine.  Couldn’t confirm that they were Ben Seibel or not as they had felted the bottoms, but I think they are. The dealer didn’t know anything about them, but she knew they were awesome enough to be $95.

 

Ben…you should have come home with me at half the price.  I wanted these peachy tables too, but at $135 with chipped laminate all over…I don’t think so.

 

 

I had no plans to get anything..I’m up to my ears in projects, but then I saw it…..

 

 

What have we here? A vintage barkcloth wall hanging in pristine condition, destined for my dining room. It had 2 labels still on it….

 

 

…..and I LOVE it.

 

I oiled up the wood and hung her immediately. Here’s some detail…

 

 

As I walked through the market, several people asked to see what I had rolled up over my shoulder, they all thought it might be a vintage map, but it was SO much better!

I also got these brass tulip candle holders, I don’t know where they are going yet, I’ll have to shuffle some things.

 

 

Have a great weekend!!!

 

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10 Comments on “Flea Market Friday”

  1. 1 Kathy@myinteriorlife said at 9:14 PM on February 24th, 2012:

    Yay! You already hung the barkcloth art – good for you! It looks great in your dining room. I had so much fun today, and looking at that Asian bamboo thing makes me want it. Still obsessing over the tortoise/turtle shell sconce thing. May have to go back tomorrow. Have fun with your Saturday duties!

  2. 2 modernhaus said at 9:21 PM on February 24th, 2012:

    I hope your wore “our” sweater??
    That barkcloth hanging fills me with a bouquet of complex emotions, with a definite top note of jealousy.
    You find these great statement art pieces!

  3. 3 Shannon (8foot6) said at 9:24 PM on February 24th, 2012:

    Crazy great art!

  4. 4 ModFruGal said at 9:28 PM on February 24th, 2012:

    Thanks Ladies!
    K- That gold tortoise sconce was amazing..go back and see if it’s still there!
    MHaus..No! I didn’t in the end b/c it was too cold and it’s hard to wear a coat on top of that thing!

  5. 5 Brandy Adams said at 10:16 PM on February 24th, 2012:

    Wow!!! What amazing finds. The barkcloth looks amazing. Love!!!

  6. 6 Melissa Crochet said at 11:09 PM on February 24th, 2012:

    I can’t wait to go tomorrow! I had so much fun seeing ya”ll today and hope I come home with something just as amazing as that piece of art. Great find and perfect place to hang it.

  7. 7 Abby said at 10:06 AM on February 25th, 2012:

    Can’t believe I wasted my time at overpriced estate sales yesterday. Next month its the flea instead! Love the barkcloth and especially love the candle holders. Every time I see someone on tv or on a blog spray paint a brass animal or candlestick I cry a little on the inside.

  8. 8 ModFruGal said at 5:07 PM on February 25th, 2012:

    Great seeing you ladies too…next time maybe you can come with! I hope you scored today!

  9. 9 Ashley said at 12:26 PM on February 27th, 2012:

    Hi ModFruGal! I love the furniture you find at these flee markets. Everything is so unique. I really desire to get that unique look with vintage furniture but I am worried about the bugs. What have you done to a. check to see if there are any traces of bed bugs/roaches and b. make sure there won’t be any hidden ones when you bring it into your home?

    Thank you kindly! -Ashley

  10. 10 ModFruGal said at 11:13 AM on February 29th, 2012:

    Hi Ashley, sorry it took so long to respond as you were buried in 84 spam messages. With upholstered pieces, you just have to be careful. Steam cleaning is a must for items found at markets and thrift stores, but usually the items get reupholstered, so that takes care of it. Happy hunting!