June Flea Market Finds
Our local Kane County Flea Market is held the first weekend of every month March through December and I rarely miss it. This month was no exception and I found a few treasures. I’m always on the hunt for white ironstone and vintage mirrors and usually come home with something. So what did I find last weekend?
Let’s start with the white ironstone, which is always my favorite flea market find!
This gorgeous, large white ironstone pitcher was just $24! I love the scroll work on it.
This little set of white ironstone bowls were just $8. They have a little bit of scroll work on the edges.
Some of the vendors at the flea market over-price their items, in my opinion. It’s a flea market after all, not an antique store. I won’t buy items that carry retail store prices but I’m still able to get some bargain flea market finds, like this little platter for $8.
The last of the ironstone flea market finds is this smaller pitcher, which I snagged for $12. I’ve gotten to the point where I can find better ironstone prices at the flea market than I can on Ebay … plus there aren’t any shipping fees! Now onto something completely different …
One of the flea market vendors was selling a bunch of these simple wooden folding chairs.
I bought 2 of these, but wish I would’ve bought more at just $10 each. They fold up easy and are great to haul out when needed. I’m probably giving them a coat of white wash. And just in case you’re wondering if my recent haul of flea market finds included vintage mirrors …
… the answer is yes! This pair of heavy wooden mirrors was $25. If you look closely, you’ll see where hinges were attached to these mirrors, which makes me think they were attached to a larger mirror in the middle atop a vanity. I’ll probably refinish these.
The third and final mirror I purchased is solid wood and has this scroll work on the top. I’m not a fan of the gold finish and have already painted this mirror but haven’t distressed it yet. I love the detail on this flea market find that I scored for just $35.
It’s a decent size mirror and in good shape so I was happy to find it. Will it go on my stairway gallery of mirrors (which is coming soon), or will it go in the living room? I haven’t decided yet so stay tuned!
Total Cost of June Flea Market Finds = $132
You can see my previous flea market finds:
Love all your goodies, but love the last wooden mirror with scrollwork the best. 🙂
Judith
Wow Jennifer you got some great scores at Kane. I did not find very many things this month. I did however find a lot of treasures at Grayslake this week end. The weather was great and the treasures many!!!! Love all the white ironstone you found at Kane and the mirrors are great.
Kris
Beautiful finds! I love how the ironstone looks with your lavender.
Great finds, Jennifer! I always love to check out the whites. Love the set of bowls and that last mirror is gorgeous. I’m sure it looks great with a new coat of paint on it. I look forward to seeing how it turned out.
Missed Kane County this time:( I collect white stoneware and mirrors, also. Not sure if you’ve ever looked but I have gotten some really cheap and nice stoneware at Goodwill and thrift stores around the area. We’re talking like really cheap. I think my entire collection of white soup tureens is from Goodwill. Love the chairs. I know what you mean. I once walked past an old white cafe set in a thrift store (it only cost a song) and I’ve been kicking myself forever since!
Wonderful finds Jennifer…love that last mirror…awesome deal you got there.
Blessings,
Linda
Love the mirrors and especially that last one. One never errors in buying ironstone either. I am currently mad for transfer ware in brown.
That ironstone pitcher is gorgeous with the scroll work. That third mirror is a stunner too. We don’t have access to great flea markets around her so I mainly rely on eBay and Etsy.
Cynthia
The folding chairs are wonderful and you always find the greatest ironstone.
That’s all a bargain, compare in Sweden.
Every piece are adorable. I love flea markets but too hard in the city of Stockholm, whereas, heap in the countryside.
I am dragging GH in the week-end and have a off road trip, for my hobby §:-) as I am redoing D´BoX lounge.
Your header says “Town & Country Living”, that will be my theme this time. Living in the city but have a country touch inside at home. I am so excited.
Happy Tuesday.
/CC girl
It is we do not have flea markets like that up here in Upstate NY. Thanks once again for sharing with all of us.
Beautiful finds! Haven’t been to the Kane Co. Flea Market in a few years. Might be going in August or September this year. A friend of mine was at the Lake Co. Flea Market (Grayslake) this past weekend and found some beautiful, signed lithographs. Question: when you buy all those things at the flea market, how do you carry them around? Or, do the vendors hold the things for you and you pick them all up at the end?
I love that iron stone pitcher.
Such incredible finds! Beautifully photographed! Love it all! I did not see a contact button…I would love to know if you would enjoy a feature of your beautiful home…you can drop me a line at [email protected] if you would : ) I will give you the details then : ) Take care and TFS!
I’m a sucker for antique (or just old and pretty) plates and bowls. All your finds are lovely!
OMG I love your finds! We do not have good flea markets here. Just gorgeous!!
Jamie @Better With Age