Yankee editors hit the road for opening day at the Brimfield Antique Fair. Take a photographic tour of the festivities.
By Christine Chitnis and Brenda Darroch|Apr 05 2014|
Coffee By Design | Portland, Maine
Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan
The Brimfield Antique Fair is chock-full of curiosities, and there truly is something for everyone there. The recurring theme that we noticed spanned all décor styles was up-cycled or repurposed goods. We saw plenty of lamps, planters, frames, and jewelry whose pieces had been salvaged from items that had outlived their intended use. Even worn doll parts had been combined with other vintage items like clocks or old tins to create mixed media art pieces Check out some of the finds we spotted during our treasure hunting trip.
Industrial stools like these have been all the rage for the past few years. Photo Credit : Chitnis, ChristineBook collectors are guaranteed to find treasure here. Photo Credit : Chitnis, ChristineWood crates can be repurposed for multiple uses. Photo Credit : Chitnis, ChristineVintage ceiling tiles were available from multiple vendors. Photo Credit : Chitnis, ChristineOld file drawers repurposed for use as planters Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaBrimfield is a great source of supplies for crafters. Photo Credit : Chitnis, ChristineSenior Lifestyle Editor, Amy Traverso, found this great birdcage, which she plans on making into a chandelier. Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaWe met up with our craft blogger, Christine Chitnis, at the fair. Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaOur communications manager managed to find a vendor who sold veggie wraps among the fast food options. Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaDoll art may (or may not) be the next big thing. Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaOne of the many industrial lamps available at Brimfield Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaWith a good cleaning and electrical work, these lamps would look perfect in a loft. Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaYou never know what you will find in the back of a Brimfield stall. Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaAn old Frostie Root Beer crate is reused as plant container. Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaThese industrial coffee tables were selling like hotcakes. Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaAttention grabbing gimmicks abound. Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendaNeed a gift? How about a bracelet fashioned from vintage silverware? Photo Credit : Darroch, BrendThis old crate is perfect for carrying plants. Photo Credit : Chitnis, Christine
