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25 Vintage Houseware Shops on Etsy
Posted on May 23, 2008 6:57:00 AM  |  By HollyBecker

Spring in New England, what's that!? This year it's been cold and rainy 90% of the time so I've had but a few days to hit a good outdoor flea market. Boo! Thankfully, there's the web to shop for vintage finds, it's what holds me over and takes the edge off while still giving me that good old 'thrill of the hunt' feeling.



I've been checking out Etsy lately for vintage goods. We all know that a majority of talented sellers hand craft items from stationery to quilts, but did you know another talented bunch awaits your visit? Oh yes, it's the group of shopowners who may not sell things created by their own hands, but they are blessed with another talent - having a good eye for finding awesome vintage stuff.



Some Etsy stores carry vintage clothing, bags, toys, and beyond but for this post I will highlight 25 sellers (in no special order) who specialize in housewares.



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Mug set from Grey Brocket's Home.



25 Vintage Houseware Shops* on Etsy



  1. Loves Me Not
  2. Domestikate
  3. Ladies and Gentlemen (Currently running a sale that ends 5/26. Buy one get the second item half off!)
  4. Wren & Chickadee (A mom and daughter shop owned by my friend so of course I frequent it.)
  5. Leslie Janson (Gorgeous vintage textiles transformed into pillows.)
  6. Arthur's Circus (So colorful!)
  7. Blue Bell Bazaar
  8. The Pink Boutique (Lots of owls in case you're a collector like me.)
  9. Grey Brocket's Home (Great mugs.)
  10. Modish Vintage
  11. Sirkus
  12. The Aviary
  13. The Vintage Kitchen
  14. Porchlight Vintage
  15. NICE (A little handmade thrown in also.)
  16. Edelweiss Vintage (Fun kiddie plates.)
  17. The Vintage Butterfly Boutique
  18. Funkey Finds
  19. Dead Bird Finds
  20. Sweet Rice
  21. Good Lookin'
  22. How Now Design
  23. Peacock Modern
  24. Historically Vintage
  25. Go Go Abigail (She is currently obsessed with vintage matchbooks as art.)


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Leslie Janson pillows.



Have a great long weekend, but in case you find yourself at a computer on Monday I'll be right here waiting for you with another post. :)



*I'm certain more great vintage stores exist, but these are what popped up first in my mind. If you know of more, feel free to comment with their link. You can also search for more vintage finds on Etsy right here, including fashion and books.



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Great finds - I also like White Elephant Vintage

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5361429
Posted by: Diana| May 23, 2008 at 11:15 AM




Wow, what a great post, thanks so much for sharing my shop The Vintage Kitchen with your readers and the many other wonderful Etsy shops who sell vintage.

Posted by: Gabreial Wyatt| May 23, 2008 at 02:49 PM




LOVE LOVE LOVE that you have featured vintage finds from Etsy! I'm a vintage seller there too:

http://recy.etsy.com/

Also check out:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=14570 (Joules)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5129027 (Tawnillia)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=89905 (Lorenzstudio)

and for amazing European vintage fashions, none other than:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5526897 (Daisidvintjunky)

SO many wonderful vintage sellers with a definite talent for finding and delivering THE BEST treasures!
Posted by: Karen Beth| May 23, 2008 at 03:05 PM




Hi there! Thanks so much for featuring some of our wonderful vintage sellers! We were always pretty much 'Etsy's Best Kept Secret', but as more and more people find out about us, Etsy will be known as 'the' place to go for great vintage finds. Again, thanks so much for the mention!
-artsfarm.
htto://artsfarm.etsy.com
Posted by: artsfarm| May 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM




LOVE LOVE LOVE that you have featured vintage finds from Etsy! I'm a vintage seller there too:

http://recy.etsy.com/

Also check out:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=14570 (Joules)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5129027 (Tawnillia)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=89905 (Lorenzstudio)

and for amazing European vintage fashions, none other than:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5526897 (Daisidvintjunky)

SO many wonderful vintage sellers with a definite talent for finding and delivering THE BEST treasures!
Posted by: Karen Beth| May 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM




Thank you for featuring several of our great Vintage shops...there are tons of GREAT finds on etsy, both Vintage and Handmade so c'mon by.
jujutoo
www.jujutoo.etsy.com
Posted by: JuJu| May 23, 2008 at 03:15 PM




Thanks for highlighting Etsy's great vintage community! Lots of wonderful items, and many are artists as well. Just a reminder to buyers to choose vintage in the drop down menu when searching on the site.
Posted by: Susan| May 23, 2008 at 03:19 PM




It's highly addictive to browse the great vintage shops on Etsy, but so worth it as you've pointed out!
Posted by: Erin| May 23, 2008 at 03:21 PM




Thank you! - Thank you! - Thank you!

Vintage really is the best kept secret on Etsy, and it is growing by leaps and bounds! We have a Street Team, you can visit the team blog at http://etsyvintage.blogspot.com/ and also if you search the tag EtsyVintageTeam all the team members items will come up - just remember to choose the Vintage category from the drop down menu when you search!

My shop is http://vintagegoodness.etsy.com ... Feel free to come have a look around! :)
Posted by: Mitzi| May 23, 2008 at 03:50 PM




Love LOVE those shops ! ! !

One more to add to the list:

vintageprints.etsy.com

(and they're having a buy one item get one clearance item FREE sale right now!)
Posted by: Abbie| May 23, 2008 at 03:51 PM




GREAT list, you have some of my faves on there!
Posted by: RainbowVintage| May 23, 2008 at 04:03 PM




Thank you for the great post about the Etsy vinatge shops! Etsy provides an amazing opportunity for all of it's sellers and buyers!

Thank you also for listing my shop, SweetRice!

Posted by: Lori| May 23, 2008 at 04:20 PM




What a great article. You've featured some great sellers here. Many people are unaware of how much great vintage there is to be found on etsy. We work so hard to bring you the best vintage we can find!
Posted by: Lisa| May 23, 2008 at 05:18 PM




I meant to put my site address on there...
http://www.thirteenleafclover.etsy.com
have a look around if you're in the neighborhood.
Posted by: Lisa| May 23, 2008 at 05:20 PM




Thanks for featuring some of our Etsy Vintage shops!! There are so many amazing shops to browse. And the shop owners are wonderful to work with.
Posted by: Katie| May 23, 2008 at 05:35 PM




Thank you so much for this article! I am a member of the etsy vintage street team and I see some of my friends here! There are so many great vintage shops on etsy but a lot of people are not aware that you now have to choose the vintage catagory from the drop down menu. My etsy vintage shop specializes in retro 50s & 60s housewares and decor. All are welcome to stop in anytime and say Hello at Vaudeville Vintage & Collectibles http://vaudevillevintage1.etsy.com
Thanks again!
Kelly from Vaudeville Vintage
Posted by: Kelly Palmer| May 23, 2008 at 05:49 PM




Wonderful! Thank you for highlighting a few of the wonderful vintage stores on Etsy. There are so many amazing things there - I could outfit my entire house from the Etsy Vintage section. P

Please feel free to visit my vintage store on Etsy as well: http://recy.etsy.com/
I'm offering 20% off for Memorial Day AND a free gift with purchase (over $30).

Again... THANKS for a wonderful feature!
Posted by: Karen Beth| May 23, 2008 at 09:11 PM




I am so excited and honored to see my shop, The Vintage Butterfly Boutique, featured here along with so many members of the Etsy Vintage Street Team!
We are all so passionate about our vintage finds and it's wonderful to be able to share the love!
In honor of this mention, I would like to extend to all simply stated readers Free Shipping on all orders placed in my shop today, May 23rd thru Memorial Day, May 26th 2008. Please include the words "read on simply stated" in your comments to seller to receive your free shipping and wait for a revised invoice before making final payment. Hope to see you!

http://thevintagebutterfly.etsy.com
Posted by: Kelly| May 23, 2008 at 11:48 PM




Thank you for highlighting the many wonderful sellers of vintage on Etsy! I love browsing through their treasures... They always have such fun things to look at and it's a nice trip down memory lane! My shop focuses on Vintage Cottage Style...http://www.chloerosdesigns.etsy.com , in there you'll find supplies and creations using vintage materials. Thanks Again!
Posted by: Christa| May 24, 2008 at 12:41 PM




WOW! How great to see Etsy vintage featured here and all the great sellers. I hope you will also check out my vintage housewares at www.imsovintage.etsy.com Laura
Posted by: Laura Walker| May 24, 2008 at 04:36 PM




I'm a vintage etsy-er too! Great article, you even found some great shops I've never seen! Thanks
Posted by: youareyou.etsy.com| May 25, 2008 at 12:02 AM




Great article...as an etsy vendor and a buyer, these are great shops. I especially love the Vintage Butterfly Boutique!
Posted by: Sherry Smyth| May 25, 2008 at 02:48 PM




I'm really enjoying the Etsy links featured in this article. My girlfriend is one of those people who has a great eye for finding vintage merchandise. I've been trying to encourage her to become a Etsy member but she thought it was only for handmade product. I think this may be the boost she needed to take the next step. Until then, you may want to check out her website at www.starburstvintage.com.

Posted by: Heather| May 25, 2008 at 03:24 PM




Thanks for the plug! I am really enjoying running my store FunkeyFinds on Etsy. This is a great list and I am so, so proud to be a part of it! xoxo
Posted by: Amanda| May 27, 2008 at 02:21 PM




My Shop is FunkeyFinds
Posted by: Amanda| May 27, 2008 at 02:28 PM



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