Forgotten Commodities Vintage Kitchen Wares Galore

Vintage milk bottle a steal at only $6.95 on Etsy shop ForgottenCommodities

We have found this great Etsy shop called Forgotten Commodities which features a large selection of vintage kitchen wares. We had a chance to talk to the owner, Tiffany all the way from Elkhart, Indiana and found out what makes inspires her!

Q :  Why and when did you start selling vintage?

A: I opened my shop in June 2014. I have a love and appreciation of all things vintage, with a specific interest in housewares and décor. I began collecting vintage items over the last decade and realized that I had so much of it in my home that I needed to spread the love to make room for more. Instead of simply donating to the local thrift store, I decided that I could turn my hobby into a money making opportunity. So now I can still enjoy "picking" to my hearts content, and share it with the world via my Etsy shop.

Q: What your favorite vintage items are or what you collect?

 A: I absolutely love vintage items that can store something inside. Be it crates, canisters, tins, or cases. There's something about the dual purpose of an item that appeals to me. First that it's decorative and appealing to the eyes, and also that it's practical and has a real purpose. Let's face it, we all need the extra storage. What better way to get it than to put your home décor to work?

These glasses are $19.95 and from 60's-70's era. Would match lots of 70's era gold and browns decor in your vintage kitchen!

Q: Anything currently in your shop with a great story?


A: In my shop there is a set of drinking glasses. I was out with a friend yard sale-ing and we happened upon a sale that didn't seem to have a whole lot to offer. There really wasn't much to see and I just about turned around to leave when in my peripheral vision I saw a box under a table, as if it had been stored away and wasn't for sale. I figured I'd check anyway. The lady running the sale said she wasn't going to set it out for sale because she didn't think anyone would be interested, but she offered to let me take a look. The box was old and beat up, torn in a couple places even. But inside was a complete and immaculate set vintage glasses that I instantly fell in love with. So I made them mine! It was hard to come to the decision to sell them, but alas they are for sale.

Very rare and unusual Antique Tin Cookware, $49.95 just waiting to be had!

Q: What item will you hate to see go and why? 

A: Of all the lovelies for sale in my shop I do have a few contenders for the hardest thing to let go of. But I'd have to say the set of three antique tin cookware is at the top. They couldn't be use for cooking now, but would be amazing on a wall! It's vintage, rustic, well aged and has a nice patina...need I say more?

Black Iron Rooster, $10.95 would make a nice kitchen door stop.

Q: Anything else you want folks to know? 

A:  I'd invite all true vintage lovers to visit my shop and share in my hobby!

Find out more and connect with Tiffany here : 

 

Forgotten Commodities on Etsy

Facebook

TheIDConnection Vintage Curated By Roland Dressler

Vintage angels / cherubs, German, $20.00 at  TheIDConnection on Etsy

Roland Dressler has a successful vintage shop on Etsy, called TheIDConnection.  The shop opened in 2008 and has done well. Roland has over 1700 followers!  People are watching his every find, and he's built up a loyal fan base.   I am glad he gave me an opportunity to interview him!

Vintage Scottie Brooch $18 at TheIDConnection on Etsy

Q: Why do you think you are so successful on Etsy?

A:  First of all, I believe in doing business the old fashioned way. My shop is from Galveston, Texas  My customers are important and I give great customer service .  (Note: Roland even offers that if you are ever visiting Southeast Texas near Galveston Island he knows where all the gems are--the great little Thrift Shops & Resale Stores are located ... Mom & Pop stores with the unique Texana relics you're looking for, and he will help you find them!)

Q: When did you come to Etsy and why? 

A: I opened in 2008 and this stems from collecting antiques, primitives and vintage.

If you think this tractor's sexy....for only $125 you can snatch this seat up!

Q: What are your favorite vintage items?

A: Hmmm my favorites are, jewels, clothes and collectibles!


Q:  Anything currently in your shop with a great story?


A: I've sold many of my items to production companies in LA & NY. All my items have a story. I once sold an alligator purse to Courtney Love!

Gurley Candles : The ID Connection

Q: What item will you hate to see go and why?



A:   I love the art deco styling on this piece.   (Roland is referring to a 1930's bronze metalware piece featuring cranes. It's very well made and normally you see the older 60s and 70s knock offs done in plastic, but he's somehow coveted the real deal circa 1930's.)

TheIDConnection metal crane, circa 30s

Q: What else do you want readers to know ? 

A: You will find a huge SELECTION of Art, Jewelry, Sewing Pattern, Holiday related items, Supplies, Buttons, Vintage Paper, Millinery Flowers, Hats, Swimsuits, Clothing, Post Cards, Black & White Photography, Camera’s and more!

Tons of Salt and Pepper shakers in TheIDConnection's Etsy shop!

How to get in touch with Roland :
Etsy
Twitter
Pinterest
Roland Dressler

Smile, Suzie thanks you....

Collecting Vintage Coffee Pots

Vintage Coffee Pot , West Bend, $350 at Light and Time Art on Etsy

Do you know anyone who actually collects vintage coffee pots? This would be a huge and vast choice for a collector comprising of glass pots, french press coffee pots, aluminum canister pots, commercial pots, plastic pots and home brewing pots.   What about enamel coffee pots?  As you can tell it would be too numerous to fathom and certainly the collector would want to tailor it down to what appeals to them.  Above, a rare Kodak 1970's pot looks, at first glance, like a giant roll of Kodak film. Great for the advertising collector. Although many people thought these pots were only used commercially, we had one in our household growing up. (We had a big family, and loved the coffee.)  You can buy it at Light and Time Art, for $350.

French Vintage Shop offers this coffee pot for $127.10

If I was collecting coffee pots I must admit, I'd have to go for the gorgeous, like the above French enamelware coffee pot. Obviously from the early 1900's this was lovingly used and imagine how lovely the coffee would look being poured out of this back in the day. The issue of course is with the enamelware over time the items would chip, and possibly rust, so finding them in good displayable condition is hard and rare. The above item retails for $127.10 and that's not a bad price considering how lovely this item is to display.  Of course you can't use them , as they are deemed unsafe, but who would want to? This would be a rare gem in the coffee pot collection.

Mid Century Modern Coffee Pot $25 from Circe Collectables

Overlooked and under-collected surely would be the ceramic coffee pots. Many dinnerware manufacturers not only made ceramic coffee pots as specialty additions to their lines, but occasionally you will find whole ceramic sets made with the pot and cups. It's hard to tell if they were originally meant for tea, sake , or coffee but who cares when they are this cool they are a must have addition to the collection.

A big push in the 1960's had many mid century modern manufacturers, novelty companies and the like jumping on the bandwagon selling coffee service sets, and a whole slew came out of Japan for decorative purposes. If you look hard enough you can find real gems to add to your collection, like the one above for only $25 featuring a great Mid Century Modern Design from Circe Collectables on Etsy.

Etsy shop HappyKristen offers this funky Regal coffee pot only $25

Let's not forget plastic!   Plastic fantastic is a whole other wing for collectors, and great finds can be had like this retro coffee pot (11 cup)  available at Happy Kristen on Etsy for $25.  Plastic will be the hardest to find, because over time they've been dropped, cracked or burnt. This is a rare gem!

$12 gets you this great in the box pot at LucyBettynJune

Aluminum coffee pots, although the most common can sometimes still be found unused , in the box, and would be a rare collection addition.  This is only $12 at LucyBettyNJune Shop on Etsy. 

What do you collect?

Fiesta Dinnerware Homer Laughlin China Company

These available at VintageFiestaware.com with the original sticker!

I really love Fiesta Dinnerware.  It was made from 1936 to 1973, then reintroduced in 1986.  The vintage colors and items are all very collectible.  The new post 1986 items can be as well.  This is due to some colors and items have been "retired" aka discontinued.

It's just pretty, these Rose cups, a discontinued color now available at Bedouin.

I use Fiesta in my home on a daily basis.  What I love most in baking and cooking in it. My items never stick and it's easy to clean. I can microwave in it or bake in it.  I'm asking Santa for the large rectangular baker and loaf pan this Christmas.

Read my Squidoo Article on Fiesta HERE.

Colors like Lilac, Sapphire or new Chartreuse were only produced one to two year runs. On top of that certain items like Pyramid Candlesticks and Coffee Carafes were discontinued so these designs no matter what color may end up being worth their weight in cash.  In fact, I just read  that Homer Laughlin China Company announced the following items will be moved to inactive availability AKA Discontinued as of December 31st, 2011.

• 0448   Carafe w/handle
• 0490   Bud Vase 6”
• 0499   Relish/Utility Tray

These available at HisPalette

You May Enjoy:

My Article on Fiesta on Squidoo. 

Shop Etsy for Fiestaware. 

Homer Laughlin on Facebook.

Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers

Lovely art deco shakers by EstyElle Vintage Variety

Just what is the allure of collecting salt and pepper shakers?  When I was a little girl, I remember just about everyone's grandmother had little wall sized curious or shelves filled with salt and pepper shakers.  I used to look at them all in wonder.

Look at these Salt and Pepper Shakers fromThe Beetles Knees

Small enough to have a nice sized collection in a little area.  A cute little souvenir from the places you visit, and won't take up a bunch of room in your suit case. I'm sure it was a pain to dust them all, but hey, that's where the glass cabinets come in.... Here's some finds from Etsy...

AmyWren vintage salt and peppers are adorable birds with eggs!

'Salt N Pepper' by Lesleyslight

i love salt n pepper shakers

Antique Salt and Pepper Shak... DoorCountyBlue... $30.00	Whales Salt and Pepper Shake... ifonlyshehadbo... $22.00
Vintage Salt Shakers, Gardne... VelBVintage $14.00	hat rack salt and pepper sha... craftsallday $15.00
Ship Vintage Salt and Pepper... SherwoodsTreas... $18.00	Great 1950s Toaster, Salt an... ScribbleFitz $12.00
Vintage Kitsch Umbrellas Bro... modpets $25.00	Vintage Set of Planters Mr. ... pennyfarthingv... $20.00
Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers ... GrannysThimble $9.00	Holt Howard Lefton Bagel Don... RetroChalet $25.00
Vintage Grape Vine Salt and ... MonDesirVintag... $32.00	Vintage Salt and Pepper Shak... gracielacook $20.00
Vintage Dachshund Salt Peppe... vintagemadeane... $18.00	Atomic Rocket Salt and Peppe... treehouseclub $14.00
Vintage Candleabra Salt And ... LucysRedRose $6.00	vintage S&P Split Log Tree T... stellabystar $7.50

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Etsy Vintage Snippet: Enamelware Nesting Bowls

OurVintageHouse hits home with these great bowls.

I just want to say I adore these vintage enamelware nesting bowls by OurVintageHouse on Etsy. Out of Chicago this shop is loaded with all kinds of cool finds, but these bowls are my absolute fave. They would look great in any home. Imagine them holding croquet balls, potatoes, or fruit (you can always lay a paper towel in the bottom or small linen napkin).

Good design and color: Our Vintage House hits a home run!

Vintage Collections : In the Kitchen Instant Collection Starters

Rainbow Enamelware Pots $26 from Benefit Jewels

More from the Vintage Collections series, these Kitchen themed finds on Etsy are already comprised into "instant mini collections."  These investments made a great "start" to obtaining a wonderful master collection.

These would make great decor - Mini toy muffin tins from SushipotParts, $22

Love the many different styles of these Vintage Shakers from Junquedujour $13

Collection of 36 Dutch Placemats, $10.95, MemorySaver.

 

Trio of Rustic Cheese Graters, ShaneLilyRain,  $10

Boontonware Melmac box lot of Plates - Great for Wall Decor - RetroChalet $12

You May Enjoy: 
View More Collections for sale on Etsy  HERE.

Reading Other Posts in this series HERE.

For the Love of Milk Glass : Get the Country Living Look for Less

Adorable Glasbake Mug with Herb Print from UpCountryVintage.

Milk glass.  Whether you love it or hate it, it's still readily found and can make a great addition to your vintage home.  Anchor Hocking's Fire King tends to be hot (or not) depending on the pattern and style. I recently found a complete set of primrose that made it's way down south, as it's still very much adored.  Although the wheat patterns of the 1960's may be out, the fifties styles and old mugs are still a great adornment to a vintage diva's kitchen.

Fun and Colorful Anchor Hocking Fire King Mugs by Lagelle.

Then we have the Glasbake and Pyrex bakers, which are still a favorite (if you want to consider Pyrex an actual milk glass).  You could collect these things for years and then happen across some pattern on a baker you've never seen before.  The best part? They are fully functional and still cook a mean casserole!

Pyrex's   "New Holland" " patterned covered baker, from Housing Authority.

Lidded Glasbake Baker from SuzyDdesigns.

Then we have the ultimate in home decor, get the Country Living look for less, growing your favorite flowers and herbs in milk glass planters. From hobnail to art deco, these are still able to be had at a good price.  Not to mention bud vases and the like, to make your retro home the upscale vintage magazine page!

Bargain: Trio of Planters, $18 from OakHillVintage

Bargain: Two Deco Bud Vases $15 from RetroChalet!

Alas, the best part of collecting milk glass is there is no rhyme or reason, no guidebook and nothing that says you can't mix it up a bit.  Take for instance this set of three mix matched bowls, these would look great in a country kitchen full of herbs, potatoes and apples!

I love this set of mixed matched bowls from The Fancy Lamb.