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Toronto Vintage Show ‘organized by vintage lovers for vintage lovers’ runs April 5-6
Small furniture, including mid-century and postmodern and a 1960s Westnofa black leather lounge chair, vintage textiles, including fabrics and quilts, and housewares and kitchenware, including hard-to-find Pyrex pieces, are among the treasure trove of items you can find at the Toronto Vintage Show.
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Shoppers can also find lighting (lamps, chrome space age lighting, Tiffany lighting), décor (swung vases, pottery, rare West Germany vases, ceramics, fine crystal glass, mirrors, a Lalique bowl); and art (vintage advertising, prints and paintings, 1700-1960s lithographs, sculptures). Plus, the show features Canada’s largest sale of vintage clothing.
“The Toronto Vintage Show is organized by vintage lovers for vintage lovers – people who appreciate the artistry, craftsmanship and individuality of items from decades past,” says show manager Catherine Knoll. “Sustainability and individuality are more popular – and important – than ever and vintage offers an exciting way to express personal style while embracing environmentally-conscious shopping, not to mention supporting local small independent business owners.”
It’s the 13th year for the semi-annual event, which takes place Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 at Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place. It spans 50,000 square feet and features more than 130 selected vendors.
“Vintage home décor is popular, as special vintage pieces can be easily mixed with most interior design styles and it creates a home with character and soul,” says Orange Crush Vintage owner Ellen Ruberg. “And if that item comes with a story or history, it becomes a real treasure.”
Vintage lamps are always popular and an easy way to add uniqueness to a space, she reports. Items that can be repurposed are also popular, such as a vintage ashtray as a candle or jewelry holder or a vase as a unique vessel for wooden spoons displayed on the counter.
Art continues to sell well. Original paintings, drawings and textiles are always sought after, Ruberg notes. The popularity of vintage continues to grow, especially with younger generations, who want unique items in their homes. Vintage ads as art are very popular with younger generations, who appreciate having an authentic vintage piece and enjoy the humour in many of the ads.
Vendor Sofia Design is curating items for the show around three themes: one for brutalist lovers and another for curious vintage seekers called ‘curiosities.’ Finally, ‘revival retro’ features lots of chrome accents, which are making a comeback. Each section will be paired with original paintings to help pull the look together.
The show draws shoppers like vintage lover and history enthusiast Anne Vranic. “For me, the coolest homes are characterful. I am inspired by spaces where the pieces serve as conversation starters; where each piece tells a unique story of its time,” says the digital creator behind the popular Toronto architecture and history social media
account @HistoryHypeGirl. “Like artefacts in a museum, vintage objects allow us to travel to another era and gain insight into the people, places and periods of the past.”
Admission is $15. Visit www.torontovintageshow.ca for information and a $2 off admission discount.
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