Treasure Hunt (107)Interior designer Sheila Bridges gives a guided tour of this country’s largest antique fair at Brimfield, Mass. She lets us in on her flea market survival guide, then visits the unique and inspiring home of a flea market connoisseur.
Bargain Hunt
- Brimfield is the country’s largest outdoor antique show with over 130,000 visitors each fair.
- Brimfield Antique show takes place for one week beginning every Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.
- The chaise is made from cane. The majority of the world’s cane is grown in the forests of South East Asia.
- At Brimfield, bargaining is sometimes referred to as ‘dickering’.
- An antique is an object with more than 100 years of age to it.
- Rattan furniture is made by joining rattan poles together. Wicker has a woven effect much like a basket.
Designer’s Notebook: Flea Market Survival Guide
- Arrive early for the best bargains.
- Spare your feet and wear comfortable shoes.
- Keep a raincoat and umbrella handy.
- Always carry a tape measure.
- Take your time and look around.
- Newcomers buy cautiously.
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Cash is the best bargaining tool.
- Use a tote bag or backpack to carry small items.
- Use a cart or dolly to carry large items.
- Shop with a friend
Contact Information:
J&J Promotions
P.O. Box 385, Route 20, Brimfield, MA 01010-0385
413-245-3436 or 978-597-8155
www.jandj-brimfield.com
Resources:
www.brimfieldshow.com
www.leadersfurniture.com/rattan-wicker
www.worldofwicker.co.uk
www.homestore.com
Market Finds
- Louis Seize (1774 --1793) furniture is characterized by simplicity,
symmetry and slender proportions.
- Chippendale furniture is mostly mahogany with, Chinese, French Rococo and Gothic motifs.
- Chinoiserie is a term used to describe decorative arts and furniture
with a Chinese influence.
Resources
www.encyclopedia.com
www.infoplease.com
http://dictionary.reference.com
Notebook
- Louis Seize (1774 --1793) furniture is characterized by simplicity, symmetry and slender proportions.
- Chippendale furniture is mostly mahogany with Chinese, French Rococo and Gothic motifs.
- Chinoiserie is a term used to describe decorative arts and furniture
with a Chinese influence.
- Bennison fabrics are made in England, based on original 18th and 19th
century designs.
- Quality upholstery has 5 layers: webbing, springs, burlap, muslin, and
then the final fabric.
Sheila's Fab Finds: Bringing It Home
Sky Umbrella and Tote
$32-$45.00
MoMA Design Store, Soho
81 Spring Street, NYC
800-793.3167, www.momastore.com
Antique Shopping Guides
$18.95-$27.95
Borders
www.borders.com
Insulated Picnic Backpack
$130.00
Brookstone
800-926-7000, www.brookstone.com
Tape Measure & Notepad Jotter
$28-$68.00
COACH
888-262-6224, www.coach.com
Classic Red Wagon
$59.00
Radio Flyer
6515 West Grand Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60707
800-621-7613, www.radioflyer.com
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