Vintage French Items in My Home

5.25.2014

This month in our monthly group series all about French Country Style we are sharing vintage French items. Do I have any vintage French items? I do believe so. Most of these you have seen before if you have been following me for awhile and I do have a couple new things, too.

We will start in the foyer where I have this huge very very old walnut buffet that I purchased in Normandy last fall. On top is one of my demijohns that I collect.

This chandelier is not French, but is a reproduction and I love how it completely changed my dining room when we added it. You can see the original post about the change here.

My favorite antique is this French hutch known as a vassielier in the sitting room , but was not purchased in France, but at a local store.

Vintage scale that I found in a pile of junk in a Normandy flea market.

I spied this very old table in the same shop in France where I found my farm table. I had passed it by on the first stop and then decided it needed to be mine when we went back to purchase the farm table.

And speaking of the farm table it is truly a favorite French item.

This is a set of vintage French books bound in leather. These can be pretty pricey over here, but I got the nine for 45 euros which is around $62. 

I love the color of these very old and hard to find pharmacy bottles that are in my master bath.

I love collecting these old French enamelware address signs. This one I attached to a basket that holds some bread boards in my kitchen.

I have a couple enamelware pitchers that I found in shops here, but this one I ordered from France from Cat's monthly sale that is on the first of each month.

And one of my most recent finds is this primitive hay fork that I found at Rust & Feathers in Leesburg, Va. when we went to Lucketts Market last weekend. The other one is in another room. I may hang them together later, but still deciding what I want to do.


I think we will stop here and I sure hope you will check out the other gal's vintage French items.




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30 comments:

  1. Confessions of a Plate Addict5/25/14, 7:20 AM

    I love all the vintage frenchiness in your home, Kim, but my favorite has always been the vaisselier! I'm enjoying our monthly Country French group! Have a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  2. Rita C at Panoply5/25/14, 7:34 AM

    Your vaisselier is also my favorite piece of yours, Kim - so substantial and functional. Your home is curated very nicely and the attention you give it shows. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. chateau chic5/25/14, 8:40 AM

    You have so many wonderful French furniture pieces and accessories. Beautiful!!
    Mary Alice

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  4. Pinky at Designs by Pinky5/25/14, 9:04 AM

    I love ALL of your French items and my FAVORITE is definitely the vassilier!!! What a gorgeous piece!

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  5. Anonymous5/25/14, 9:18 AM

    Kim, your French items are wonderful! Of course, the Vassielier is one of my favorite pieces; it's gorgeous! You have such great vignettes! Thanks for sharing your French country style with us.

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  6. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things5/25/14, 10:40 AM

    You brought back some wonderful pieces from France and they looks fabulous in your home.

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  7. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}5/25/14, 10:48 AM

    Hi Kim,
    Thank goodness for our handy husbands! The chandy looks wonderful and of course, so do all the French treasures! Could you give us Cat's contact information? Are you planning a return visit anytime soon?
    Thanks,
    Barbara

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  8. Kelly5/25/14, 11:32 AM

    Love all of your French items. It truly makes a difference to make your home look country french. I think my favorites are the chandelier in your dining room and the table in your kitchen.

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  9. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR5/25/14, 11:32 AM

    Kim, your French treasures are lovely! You create such wonderful vignettes that showcase your pieces beautifully.

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  10. Lisascraftiques5/25/14, 11:41 AM

    So pretty! I love the yellow chicken! Your home is so warm and inviting. :)

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  11. Unknown5/25/14, 11:50 AM

    Luv all your mintage French pieces Kim. I am torn .... the farm table or the vassilier . Tough decision. But I know I luv them all.

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  12. Kathysue5/25/14, 12:48 PM

    Kim the patina of the wood on your French pieces looks like satin, those are the kind of pieces that I have to touch and run my hand across when I see them in antique stores. You have a wonderful collection that has enhanced your home beautifully.
    Happy Sunday,
    Kathysue

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  13. Pondside5/25/14, 1:00 PM

    There are many items in my house that remind me of wonderful afternoons in French and Belgian flea markets. I think it's time to go back, though a visit isn't like living there. It was lovely to be able to consider and item, and go back a week later, or search other small towns for something similar. Ah well - a visit would be nice too!

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  14. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here5/25/14, 1:26 PM

    Kim, I love every single piece...beautiful!
    xx,
    Sherry

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  15. Anonymous5/25/14, 1:28 PM

    There isn't a thing I wouldnt want to own! And I love the idea of a basket to hold bread boards - one more thing to be on the look out!

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  16. Sherry @ Thrift My House5/25/14, 2:46 PM

    Oh so pretty Kim! Your home is always so beautiful. I love learning about french decor on your blog!

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  17. Shelia5/25/14, 2:59 PM

    Hi Kimmie! Yes, your home is so Frenchy! I love every piece and how special you were able to pick up some beauties while in France!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage5/25/14, 3:44 PM

    Love love love all of your gorgeous pieces Kim! Fun to be partying with you each month :)

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  19. Sarah5/25/14, 4:28 PM

    Kim, I always look forward to the monthly French Group posts. Vintage French is abundant in our home. It's fun to see what others live with. Thanks for sharing. You've certainly collected many treasures.

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  20. Teresa@magazineyourhome5/25/14, 4:35 PM

    I love all the French items you featured Kim, thank you for sharing with us.

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  21. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse5/25/14, 4:40 PM

    The old pharmacy bottles are a really great find. They are so expensive around here! Their colour is absolutely divine.

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  22. Anita at Cedar Hill 5/25/14, 6:07 PM

    Oh my goodness Kim, I love ALL OF IT. And I love that you bought some things in Normandy and had them shipped here. Well done!!

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  23. Sew a Fine Seam5/25/14, 9:06 PM

    Beautiful stuff Kim and it's so fun that you share with all of us! One of my biggest dreams is to go to France myself someday!

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  24. Bliss5/25/14, 10:11 PM

    Your French is beautiful. My French usually ends in fry.

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  25. Shirley@Housepitality Designs5/26/14, 9:14 AM

    You certainly have the most wonderful French items!...from the accessories to the furniture...I must say that the vassielier is my favorite!!!...

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  26. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home5/27/14, 6:43 AM

    Pretty, Pretty, Pretty!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  27. Cynthia5/27/14, 2:21 PM

    I love all that you have featured in this post so many beautiful things!!

    Cynthia

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  28. Vel Criste5/28/14, 11:50 AM

    All your pieces are exquisite Kim, you truly have a good eye for these types of antique!

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  29. SHERRY HART6/1/14, 8:51 AM

    You have so many beautiful items in your home Kim.....I really can not imagine what else you could do to improve!

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  30. Anonymous9/1/14, 8:29 PM

    Kim your home is truly beautiful! I love everything about it!

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