My Lovely Customers...

When you sell an item, it’s all very exciting – receiving that email or call from your customer stating that they are interested in your item.  As I do not have a shop at present and am 32 weeks pregnant this is not the right time to start to set up shop (which I would dearly love), so with most of my items they are sold through eBay or Gumtree.  Even though this is a wonderful way to sell my items, my customers totally rely on my photographs (which are taken in the best possible light) I always think about how my customers will react to actually seeing the items in the flesh.

Recently, I had two deliveries to make over in North London, one was in Hertfordshire the other in the gorgeous little quant town of St. Albans.  Item one was the beautiful Original French Armoire which was sourced from Normandy and was made as one piece, the only part that comes off is the actual crest at the very top, the rest is as one solid piece so you can imagine the weight of this item.  Thankfully I have a very strong husband on hand to help me with the moving part. Sad to see her go, she was wrapped in layers of bubble wrap and placed carefully in the van.

Then our second item to be shipped off was a delightful pine farmhouse table with white washed wicker chairs and matching seat covers.  So with the van packed Thursday night, we set off early Friday morning from Bournemouth to London...Once we arrived at our first destination we were greeted by a lovely couple Antonella and her husband who was thankfully able to help get the Armoire off the van and safely into their beautiful home.  I must say that once it was stood up it looked very much at home.

Pictures to come soon...

Back on the road once again early Saturday we made our way to St. Albans where we meet the lovely Katie who loved the table and chairs and has kindly sent us pictures of the table and chairs in her new country kitchen...I think it suits your kitchen Katie!!

As I mentioned, I’m 32 weeks pregnant so unfortunately I now have had to take a break from furniture restoration, so it was nice to end with such lovely customers...I will continue after a few months but for now I will continue to source French items on a much smaller scale and deal with my Vintage linens and small interior items...

Thanks for reading my blog and enjoy your weekend!

Au revoir et avoir un beau week-end – Vanessa x

Thanks to Jeffinie at La Belle Maision

I would like to thank Jeffinie from the fabulous La Belle Maison who has kindly taken some of my furniture to sell.  Jeffinie and her husband John run this delightful shop in Stirminster Newton...Check out her blog below...

 

jeffinie-labellemaison.blogspot.com

Salut à bientôt x

My French Shutters are now in the window of Thomas & Lucia...

Yesterday, husband and I delivered our beautiful French Shutters to a delightful shop called THOMAS & LUCIA based in Christchurch.  They provide an eclectic mix of contemporary English country and French style furniture, accessories and gifts.

http://www.thomasandlucia.com/

Sue, the owner used the shutters as props to make a wonderful window display!

Au revoir x

Beautiful Original Armoire Dispaly Wardrobe

This has been my favourite resoration project to date...when we found this poor Armoire it was in a sorry old state - after some time spent on her she is now fully restored, I just need to find her a loving home now...


~ Original Antique French Armoire Wardrobe 1890.C ~

£950.00  SOLD

Local pick-up or we can arrange delivery within a 10 mile radius of the Blandford area in Dorset FREE of charge.

This is a prime example of an (original) French Armoire wardrobe dating from the 1890’s which was left standing in an old chateau in Normandy. It has been lovingly restored and painted in Fired Earth eggshell – Chalk White no.61.


This Armoire has so many stunning design features... with all Armoire’s the top is always the most impressive with its arched facet and classic emblem. This part can be lifted off and placed back into the wooden dowels.


It has the most divine detailing to the woodwork and has two columns leading to a beautiful leaf scroll design.


The lock on the door was removed; however we have sourced a delightful original Armoire bronze pull handle. This drop pull handle is ornately cast and contains a miniature picture of three ladies, possibly oil on ceramic.


It has four shelves and comes with a lovely bottom drawer along with a beautiful glass handle.


The glass to the front is bevelled – sources tell me this is worth more than the Armoire itself. It is a beautifully cut piece of glass which will show off your vintage eiderdowns or anything that is precious.


This is an antique item so please bare this in mind. It is a very heavy solid item and very tall so please check your room height as well.


Measurements: Width 42” - Depth 20” – Height 93 ½ ”


Well, i'm all blogged out for now...Merci for visiting the BV blog - have a lovely evening!
Vanessa x

Scrumptous Items for Sale at BV!...

Here's the latest finds from my haunts at the local brocantes....

~ Antique French Hemp/Jute/Hessian Grain Sack – Rame Grains ~ SOLD

Antique French hemp grain sack no. 1

These sacks are simply wonderful and were sourced from an old mill. They are from the Normandy region of France.

They make wonderful decorative cushions or under a glass table or used as a wall hanging as it is or framed. They add the perfect touch to making your home interiors rustic and of course adding to the French look.

They have a lovely rustic open basket weave in a very thick type of hemp or hessian fabric.

The colour of this one is similar to that of a digestive biscuit.

It has stamped on the front: RAME GRAINS LA HAYE PESNEL and on the back: the same wording but has an overlay of a lovely pineapple style print.

This one has purple/blue stripe running down the length and continues on the other side.

As with all these sacks there are imperfections but this all adds to the charm.

Measurements: 51 X 26”

~ Antique French Hemp/Jute/Hessian Grain Sack – Engrais Dissous ~ SOLD

The colour of this one is similar to that of a digestive biscuit.

It has stamped on the front: ENGRAIS DISSOUS DIOR No. 98 and also has what looks like sun flowers maybe wheat grains inside a sack on the back: S te. AN me DES USINES DIOR. It also has a lovely eblem of two lions and a crown.

This one has blue and red stripe that runs down the sack on both sides.

This sack has a hole that goes through to the other side, but again does not detract.

Measurements: 46 x 24”

~ Antique French Hemp/Jute/Hessian Grain Sack – D. Herbert Grains ~  SOLD

The colour of this one is similar to that of an old tea bag.

It has stamped on the front: D. HERBERT GRAINS LA HAYE PESNEL and on the back: ElGENMANN Grains AVRANCHES.

As with all these sacks there are imperfections but this all adds to the charm.

Measurements: 48 X 28”

~ 1900 Antique French shoe lasts ~

Here we have a pair of charming antique shoe lasts from France.

Lovely solid wood with metal detailing. Beautiful decorative item with gorgeous antique staining!

Designs will vary as this is an antique item

Measurements: 13 ½” Length – 3 ½ “ Wide

~ 19th C Jacobean Mirrored Vintage Hand Carved Oak Display Stand ~

This beautiful early 19th C Jacobean stand has been entirely hand carved. All dove-tailed joints slot together-(there are no screws).

The intricate facing carved panels are all present. (The mirror has been replaced).

This antique stand has had a long history and is still very presentable. (Hat and coat hanging hooks could easily be added, if required). There is a central drawer with bronze handle and shelf.

Measurements: Overall Height...6ft. Width...3ft. 2ins. Depth...1ft.

~ Victorian French Oak Pantry Cupboard  ~

A prime example of a (very solid) pantry cupboard which has been painted in Fired Earth Eggshell – Chalk no. 61 and distressed with apple green paint showing through.

This cupboard can also be used to house a wash basin. It has two doors and small wooden turn hatch to lock the doors. Pretty decorative feature to front with one shelf.

Measurements: Width 21” – Depth 12 ½” – Height 29”

~ Vintage 1940s Chic French Tan Steamer Trunk ~  SOLD

1940’s vintage French steamer trunk in lovely dark tan. This trunk also includes an removable inner top tray which was used to house clothing it comes with belts both to the bottom compartment and top tray.

The trunk features metal corner protectors, four metal hinges to the back, leather handle to front and sides, initials: M.G to the sides. Centre front lock with two additional front clasps. Please note that the centre front lock unfortunately has no key.

This trunk is unique as it displays two French Stamps which reads: BREVETÉ S.G.O.G. MODFLE DFPOSF. The next stamp along reads; La Mondiale - Fibre Vulcanisée Garantie (A leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth). You don’t find many trunk displaying French stamps so quite a rare find.

There are water stain marks in two corners of the bottom trunk (see pictures) and some white residue which can easily be removed. There are some indentations to the top roof of the trunk (see pictures).

This trunk would make a chic decorative item in any room and also a unique storage facility.

Measurements: Length 35 ½ “ – Height 12” – Depth 20 ½”

Please let me know if you are interested in any of these items...

email: brocante-vintage@hotmail.co.uk

Items that have recently sold...

~ Antique French Linen Trousseau Sheets ~

~Victorian Country Farmhouse Table and Chairs ~

~ Vintage Shabby Chic Display Table ~

~1920's French Medical Cabinet ~

~ 1940's Vintage French Juvenia Mannequin  ~

~ Antique French Armoire Mirror early 1900's ~

~ Original 1940's Wooden Concertina Shutters ~

~ Antique French Street Signs ~