ANTIQUING ADVENTURE

This past weekend, I decided to make a trip to Scott Antique Market here in Atlanta.  I had not been to Scott’s in a while and didn’t know what types of things I’d find, but I did know that it would be a fun adventure.

Scott Antique Market is housed in two buildings, plus there are outdoor exhibitors as well. I started by walking the North Pavillion, where there was a mix of antique furniture, textiles, lighting, jewelry  women’s accessories and miscellaneous decorative accessories.  After spending about 2 hours in the north building, I moved on to the outdoor stalls which were filled with high-end yard sales type items.   After about 45 minutes outside, I jumped on the shuttle bus and headed for the south building.

The South Pavillion is home to the more serious antique furniture pieces, area rugs, decorative accessories and linens.  This building  was a bit more expensive than the North building, but the items were definitely more unique and special.

While I didn’t find anything that made me open my wallet, I did take a few photos of items that I really liked.  Here’s what I found…

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This is an antique copper drink dispenser that measured about 30″ h and about 16″ in diameter.  I think this would be a great item to add to my entertaining stash.  I’d love to create a dinner party where the decor was a mix of copper and black, and this would be the star piece.

 This antique wood chair was finished in a weathered grey color and upholstered with a really cool greek roman patterned fabric.  How cute would this be as a desk chair?

One of the hottest trends in decor right now is using old grain and coffee sacks as upholstery linens.  Scott Antique Market had a slew of vendors selling these antique linens.  Now that I’ve seen the quality and pricing, I am definitely going to pick some up at next months show.

 This was an oversized tray (about 36″ w and 24″ d).  It was made of wood, had a slightly  beveled edge and a hand-painted pattern around the edge.  This piece was selling for $150.00.

 Ok, this was the piece I absolutely fell in love with.  This roll top desk was made of a brown galvanized steel that had been sand blasted to achieve the silver/pewter finish.  It is the coolest industrial piece of furniture that I’ve seen.  So why didn’t I buy it you ask?   Could it be the fact that it weighed 600 lbs. or maybe that  it cost $17,000!   If I win the lottery, this desk is mine!

 

Here’s a detail shot of  “my” desk.

 Industrial inspired items were a big thing at the market.  These iron machinery bolts were turned into mirrors.  I loved the grouping of  different sizes.  The prices were actually great with the smaller size selling for $48.00, and the largest size $98.00. 

The  last piece I saw that was really  great was this antique wood and steel game table. 

So, that’s a brief  look at my Scott Antique Market shopping adventure.  I can definitely see why designers, collectors and those who love to shop make this a monthly outing.

To learn more about Scott Antique Market, visit there website!

I’m planning on going to Scott’s next month, so if you want to tag along, let me know.