I believe most people either collect decorative things or they just don’t. However, if you frequent antique shows, I think that percentage goes up to about 95%. OK, so admittedly, this is a totally unscientific opinion.
What I can say absolutely, positively is this: if you’re a collector like me, you’ll love Marburger Farm Antique Show.
Here are some collections that I spotted at last year’s Fall show that are near and dear to my own heart . . . and perhaps yours?
I love and collect cubby cabinets. They draw me like a light draws a bug.
They’re just so perfect for storing and displaying little things like notepads, yarn, books, dishes, sewing supplies, greeting cards . . . I could go on and on.
I spotted the white one above in A Willow Nest’s booth. The green one below almost came home with me, but when my husband, Mark, asked “Where in the world will you put it?”, I had no answer. A lucky someone else probably bought it.
The Holfast and McCall cabinets were two of many displayed in Tobacco Road Primitives’ booth. They always have a wonderful selection.
Tobacco Road Primitives also had this pretty and unusual tool tote and tools for sale.
You know, I could have a very girly, romantic home if my husband would let me, so I limit my Victorian displays to just a room or two (our bedroom being one of them). I need to take a photograph of my Victorian prints, but in the meantime, let me show you some finds at the show.
Two Sisters Antiques has a wide assortment of Victorian collectibles including books, illustrations, umbrellas, purses, hats, gloves, mirrors, and so on.
They were also selling tons of other collectibles, such as vintage coffee tins, antique toys, framed floral prints, and animals. Oh, and books, too, that you could display . . . in a cubby cabinet!
I collect architectural remnants (of course, of course), so these pretties caught my eye. If I recall, Ron’s Re-Creations had already sold every piece, but so glad I got to photograph his treasures.
Do you collect birds or carnival memorabilia? If so, check out Sniktaw Antiques’ wonderful “wow!” display.
Oh, and speaking of birds, I have thought several times in the past that I needed to start collecting clocks, and I was really wowed by these time-keeping devices offered for sale by Pijnappels. I had to read the tag because I didn’t have a clue what they were. They are Belgian pigeon timers! Have you ever heard of such things? I hadn’t.
Daniel Sparks also had a wide assortment of clocks . . . and I must add, architectural remnants and cubby cabinets, too.
They also had a small collection of trophies for sale.
If all things Christmas is your thing, there were a few booths that offered enticement.
If red, white and blue and other Americana decorate your home, check out this pretty phenomenal collection of Lady Liberty statues, flags, framed art, etc., all in A Wilder Place in Time’s booth.
Oh, and if you’re looking for even more collectibles check out my posts about antique signs and vintage animal collectibles.
P.S.: All show dealers can be viewed here!
Oh wow! I would leave here with empty wallet. I can hope to some day visit a place like this. Gorgeous!
I need to find someplace like that, I would love to have McCall’s cabinet for sewing room, My cross stitch pattern are out of control…..I go to Brimfield every year and have not seen one.
I am hoping to go to the Marburger Farm Antique show in the Fall. It looks like heaven!
Boy would I Love to be able to go to some of antique shows talked about in comments, your post and ones I’ve seen on HGTV. We live in western CO so not too many close to us. Going over mountains to Denver isn’t something we do, never know what weather we’ll get. Think we need to go south of Grand Junction to Delta and Montrose. There are some antique stores in G.J. downtown but not open as often.
I am quite honestly very envious. There are literally no antique shows here. I feel so empty not to be able to satisfy that urge to empty my checking account once in while, lol.
When we lived in MT, Helena had antique shows in Fall/winter/spring mostly I think, and what glorious shows they were, still have few things purchased there. Our houses have gotten smaller as we age and move to new areas so can’t buy too much, no place for them. We have an old waterfall chifa-robe we bought in KY (after MT) when we moved there that we still use in our bedroom, love it. Have big antique cupboard in sewing room I store tablecloths, pillow covers, fabric in among other things. We still have some pieces we bought in downtown San Diego before we moved to MT. I am very much drawn to items from 40’s and 50’s, love the graphics, I was born in 1940. I’d so love to find a buffet from that period also. If I did find one here (west of G.J.) the prices are so high it’s way over our budget.
Loved every one of those cupboards you showed, green one with cubbies was fantastic, was placing some of my goodies in those cubbies as I looked at it. Well enuf of wool gathering, makes me want to go down to Delta (at least) to antique. Maybe tomorrow or Saturday, just have to talk hubs into it. Maybe will compromise going to Habitat. Their furniture prices are pretty high also but have gotten nice couch and chair there. It’s the wood pieces like dressers that are so much.
Have great weekend, enjoy those antique shows for those of us that aren’t close to any.
Wow Kim: Looking at your great pictures of Marburger makes me feel like I’ve already been there…..34 times! Loaded the trailer today for another trip. Think you and I could have found a perfect spot for that green tall cabinet in your house, what are those 12? 14? foot ceilings for anyway? See you in a few days . Love, Mom p.s. can I say our booth is Ac-1…..
JaneEllen, you might take a road trip to the Denver/Littleton area, over Father’s Day weekend. I grew up on the Western slope (Rifle)…the Old Glory Antique Fair was a standing date for my parents and me.
The dates this year are the 19th and 20th. They have great vendors and reasonable prices.
I have been up to Round Top but never to Marburger Farm Show. If I did not have to be home in time to get my boys from school I would drive up tomorrow for opening day.