Victoria Trading Post: Part 1

One of my favourite things to do on my free days is to peruse used furniture stores for great finds. There are usually some really great finds if you have the patience to commit to looking and possibly fixing pieces up. A lot of used furniture stores will actually do the hardest task of finding furniture with good "bones" and then restore and sell them. 

Recently I came across a tourism article about good spots to visit in Victoria and read about an antique store I had never heard of, Victoria Trading Post. Bonus! It was also a salvage yard! (see next week's post!)
I rushed over as soon as I could and found some pretty fantastic pieces that would be a great addition to many spaces!

How truly fantastic is this vintage Singer sewing machine?! Aside from being beautifully restored (or maintained!), the filigree detailing is truly amazing. This piece would look great displayed in a formal living room as a piece of art, as well as bringing some excitement and elegance to a personal sewing room.
I think it would also be a great piece to photograph in a studio from interesting angles to make a fantastic photography collage on a feature wall. The detailing was truly breathtaking. All yours for only $275!!

Used furniture and antique stores will always have a fantastic selection of old books. And the best thing about old books (aside from the smell!) is the great detail that was put into the covers. I would often peel back dust jackets on old books at the library and be pleasantly surprised to see the gold detailing.
Beautifully detailed books can bring a simplistic elegance to an otherwise drab bookcase. Sets of old encyclopedias are a great way to bring in artful repetition on a large bookcase by splitting it up and placing bunches on each shelf. A few beautiful spines are great on a small shelf in a kitchen or nook.

 

I believe I audibly gasped at the sight of this settee and wing chair. Both pieces have been beautifully restored with a gold damask stripe fabric and rich mahogany stain. Unfortunately, they were crammed into a corner which made them nearly impossible to photograph well. 

These pieces would complete the look of a formal, contemporary-styled living room perfectly. I can see them placed in front of a gorgeous fireplace flanked with a couple unique sconces and possibly an elegant chandelier overhead! Oh my!

 

Final amazing find... Is this not the most dreamy vanity mirror? Beautifully restored and an amazing amount of detail makes this mirror a must to complete any woman's dream vanity and dressing room!

Check back next week for my exciting finds from the salvage section of the store!