Treasure Hunting At Scott Antique Market

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It’s been quite a while since I’ve visited the Scott Antique Market and even longer since I’ve done a post about the market.

Last Thursday I woke up and decided to make the trek down to Scott’s to check out the show and see if I cold snag any great pieces.  The Scott Antique Market is definitely one of my favorite antique shows and every time I go I’m wowed by all the vintage, antique and sometimes new pieces that the dealers have.  This market I spotted lots of great pieces…

There were a lot of really great oversized mirrors.  I can envision this beauty in a foyer or positioned at the top of a stair landing.

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One of the great things about the Scott Antique Market is the number of custom furniture dealers that attend.  If you have a challenging area or simply desire a custom piece, you can find many options at this market.

I loved this upholstered banquet which if just made for a breakfast or dining area.

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The turned wood arm-chair with grey linen fabric.  Perfect for a beach house.

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My friend Julie whose an upholsterer and owns The Upholstery Fashionista is known for her faux animal skin upholstered pieces.  She sells pieces in this fabric every month and these chairs were her newest pieces. She’s also known for the details she puts in every piece like the burlap back and sides of these chairs.

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Cut stools in a fun fabric.

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I spotted a lot of great farm tables this show.

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A pretty bench cushion sofa with great lines and a tufted back.

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I adored this bench and the fabric it was in.

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The table would make a great kitchen island.

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Lots of classic vintage furniture with beautiful hardware and details.

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Check out the carved wood detail on this piece.

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A beautiful buffet with gorgeous carved doors.

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There is always lots of blue and white chinoiserie pottery.  This bowl was oversized and I loved the octagon shape.

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These foo dogs were super-size.

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Lots of blue and white ginger jars and vases.

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This dealer has the most gorgeous preserved flowers and arrangements and his booth is always packed.

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I’m on the hunt for vintage Japanese calligraphy brushes but these were incredibly expensive so I passed.

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One of my favorite dealers always have unique bottles and jars.  Most of these were $35 or less.

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If you love industrial pieces you’ll find lots to choose from at Scott.

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May of the outdoor dealers sell vintage olive buckets which can be used for plants, magazines or just about anything.n

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There is always an abundance of wood crates..some old and some reproduction.

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One of the permanent outdoor dealers always have a good collection of brass door hardware.

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I’d love to create a wall display with a grouping of these brass numbers.

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I’ve mentioned before that the market is made up of two buildings so there are hundreds of dealers to shop from and you never know what you’ll find.  There are a couple of dealers that I always shop with and here are a few of the pieces I scored this market.

I wasn’t really looking for anything for me this show but was focused on finding a few items for my Etsy shop.  But I did find a few things I’m going to keep.

I sell a lot of these silver-plated toast rack so I buy them whenever I come across a great deal.  I also bought this brass shell dish which need some major polishing and this pewter pineapple dish.  All of these items will be going in my shop.

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Vintage globes are hard to come across at a good price so I was happy to find this one for less than $10.

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I bought this pair of brass candle holders for $6.00. Score!

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And lucked upon this brass book stand.  I’ve sold 3 or 4 of the in my shop before.

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I scored this beautiful oversized blue and white vase for $10–another great find.

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And I’m always on the hunt for Christmas items for the shop.  These napkins were just .50 cents each.

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And my favorite finds of the show were these acrylic drawer pulls for just $2.00 each!  These babies and big and chunky and I’m keeping these.

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And these Staffordshire Dogs which I scored for $20.

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I must say, I had a pretty good haul this show.

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If you’ve never been to Scott Antique Market before but are planning a visit, here are few shopping tips:

Tips for Scott Antique Market:

* The market opens at 10:30 on the second Thursday of each month (but get there about 20 minutes early as they tend to let cars in early)

* There is a shuttle bus (Fri, Sat, Sun) that will shuttle you between the two buildings (runs about every 15 minutes)

* There are food vendors on site and some of them look really good.

* If you want a great deal, shop the outdoor vendors. Many of them shut-down when the weather is not but those that stay open are willing to negotiate.

* Bring cash–a lot of vendors take checks but you’ll get a better deal if you’re negotiating with cash–{cash machines on site}

* Saturday night of the market there is an auction that takes place where great deals can be had. More details here.

* Bring your own tote bags or rolling bags. Most vendors have hand-me-down plastic grocery bags for you to put your treasures in.

* Plan on spending a full day at the show to see both buildings and the outdoor spaces.

Hope you enjoyed this overview of Scott Antique Market and hope to see you at the show next month.

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Treasure Hunting and Tips for Shopping Scott’s Antique Market

I’m back with part 2 of my trip to Scott Antique Market this month.  Today I’m sharing some of the furniture pieces that caught my eye along with some tips I have for shopping this market.

I mentioned in my last post that Scott Antique Market is made up of two buildings, North and South as well as outdoor vendors at each building.  I can’t even begin to estimate how many vendors show as Scott’s each month but there well over 300. Because of the size of the market, Scott’s has claimed the title as the World’s Largest Indoor Antique Market.  You can find just about anything at Scott’s from rare antiques and silver to antique reproductions and vintage pieces.  And, just like every antique store and flea market around, there is junk to be had as well.

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This beautiful wicker and cane chair was a favorite from the show.  The scale large enough so that the chair could be used alone as a cute accent chair.

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Treasure Hunting: Scott Antique Market

It’s Monday and while I am happy to see the start of a new week, I really wish I could go back to bed. I have never had trouble adjusting to daylight saving time but yesterday and this morning have been rough.  Anyone else having a hard time adjusting???
Friday was my monthly outing to Scott Antique Market.  I spent a bit of time shopping this market and purchased some goodies for my ConfettiStyle Designs Etsy shop.   I also picked up a few business cards from new furniture resources I hope to use in a design project down the road.  The show this month was great and the vendors were all heavily stocked with new items.
Here’s what I saw and bought…
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I really liked these globes turned light pendants.  Such fun for a kids space or boys bedroom.
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These lamps stopped me in my tracks.  They had to be about 5′ tall!
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There are lots of great pieces just waiting for a DIY project.
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Boy would I love this vintage wood feed bin for storing ribbon and craft supplies.
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This vintage bamboo dining table was AMAZING!  The dealer snagged it in Palm Beach and had it marked at $1200.
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Loved this tall vintage bottle drying rack.
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More and more pillow designers are showing at Scott’s and this vendor had a great selection to choose from!
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There are quite a few vendors that sell vintage grain sacks.  Some are classic and French while other are bold and graphic and from the USA.  I purchased two more subdued patterns for $4.00 each.  Yea me!
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This cabinet was amazing.  Check out the paneled front and brass hardware.  The inside was left in its natural stain finish which provided a great contrast to the outside.
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If you’re in the market for a map, you’ll find what you need at Scott’s.
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The good thing about the Scott market is that you can find just about anything from true and rare antiques to mid-century modern looks.  This mirrored console was stunning.
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I can think of so many great uses for this vintage bucket.  First would be filling it with a bunch of hydrangea.
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A chest of drawers cut down and turned into an upholstered coffee table.
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Old ammunition box that went from this….
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to a cute little foot stool!
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A drawer turned end table.  Pretty clever!
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Loved this headboard and pillow.
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Vintage letters were everywhere at this show.  This vendor had a ton of letters in all fonts, sizes and colors.
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This French jug made for an adorable lamp.
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A great looking chandelier made from a vintage basket.
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I loved the upholstery on this chair, burlap back, linen front and patterned welting.
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Lots of vintage yarn and thread spools up for grabs!  A couple came home with me.
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Love the vibrant colors of these pillow covers!
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Just in time for spring, these baskets would be great for creating a unique front door flower arrangement.
And a few other trinkets I bought for my shop.
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I’m a sucker for wood printing blocks and gathered up the letters to spell out Happy Everything.  This is my new motto!

Lakewood Antiques market is coming up this weekend so that means I need to get some sleep so I’ll be in top shape for more shopping.

XO Shelly

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