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While in Tampa last weekend, we drove across Tampa Bay to St. Petersburg, this cute little artsy city with lots of great antique malls, vintage shops and boutiques. Most of the vintage shops are fun to look through, but kind of pricey. The last antique mall we went to before we drove back to Atlanta was Gas Plant Antiques, home of Furnish Me Vintage (which I found while researching Tampa online).
Gas Plant is HUGE. I browsed around the first two floors first and there were a few things here and there that I liked. It's kind of set up like your typical antique mall with a hodge podge of furniture and decor items from many decades. There's really no focus. But once I got to the third floor, my jaw was to the floor! I knew that Furnish Me Vintage had mostly Mid-Century Modern Stuff, but I didn't realize that they take up the entire third floor, all 7,000 square feet!
The displays are gorgeous and the pieces are just incredible. I've never seen a collection this large of pristine Mid-Century pieces all in one place. I was pleased to see that the mark-up on price was not unreasonable. Especially if you are in driving distance. We came home with a small hutch for a great price, not much more than what you'd pay on Craigslist. Of course, the super unique and pristine pieces are a bit more, but still totally reasonable. I saw Mid-Century styles that I've never ever seen out and about. It was pretty cool to see these designs in person. Drool-worthy!
Luckily, the shop sells about 80% of these pieces in their online shop! They have been shipping pieces all over the country. You can request a shipping quote and one of the owners told me they try to find the most economical way to ship depending on your location and purchased item.
Be sure to follow them on Twitter and Facebook and if you're ever in the Tampa area, Furnish Me Vintage is a must see. And if you tell them you found them through my blog, they'll give you 10% off! Very cool!
So very cool...love it!
Posted by: Leslie | January 22, 2012 at 09:25 PM
Oh my...what a dreamy place!! :)
Posted by: Michelle Clement | January 23, 2012 at 01:25 AM
J'adore!!!!!!!
Posted by: Isabelle du Québec | January 23, 2012 at 05:49 AM
I think I'll jump in my private plane and head to this store! hehe
Posted by: Megan Frock | January 23, 2012 at 07:41 AM
Absolutely amazing!!
Posted by: Jill Browning | January 23, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Love that gold floral scrolled armed sofa/couch and matching chairs! I would be very hard pressed to resist the temptation in bring them home ;) What a fab shop: all the sweeter for offering the reader loyalty discount.
Posted by: beka {ginger*urchin} | January 23, 2012 at 02:32 PM
Just been and browsed their webshop - amazing selection indeed and such a pleasant webshop to browse. Makes me wonder which stock falls under the 20% not listed there... :)
Posted by: beka {ginger*urchin} | January 23, 2012 at 02:42 PM
Fabulous! Florida is indeed the king of mid-century. What a fun trip to share!!!! I will be dreaming about those yellow chairs tonight!
Posted by: Cynthia | January 23, 2012 at 04:39 PM
one can only dream of having a shop like that down the road!!....."sigh"
Posted by: Rach | January 24, 2012 at 09:55 AM
Holy moly, I love this store already! Texas is too dang far from this place! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Shrie | January 24, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Hi guys, thanks for the kudos, we really appreciate it! Just so you know, we ship nation and worldwide. -- Jackie, co-owner, Furnish Me Vintage
Posted by: Jackie | January 24, 2012 at 06:37 PM
There is one thrift store I go to every few weeks and there are some vintage patterns there - one for raggedy ann costumes. I always think of you when I see it. Next time I'll take a photo to show you!
xox
cathy
Posted by: Cathy | January 27, 2012 at 06:27 PM
I wish I live in Tampa... and I was rich ! ;)
Posted by: La Rimule | January 30, 2012 at 05:30 AM
I'll be visiting that shop next time I'm in Tampa. What a great find!
Posted by: Reece Vermeer | January 30, 2012 at 07:55 AM