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For weeks now, I've been trying to convince you why you should spend some serious time scoping out Etsy. For those of you who've been around, hopefully you've been sold on why the online marketplace is a treasure trove for vintage finds and beautifully-crafted furniture and home decor items.
It's simple, really: you won't find the items on Etsy on the shelves of your favorite furniture mega-store, so if you like a little something different, look no further. Check out the 10 best finds on Etsy this week, and thank me later.
VIntage Metal and Wood Garden Arm Chair
You can now purchase "rustic-looking" chairs at major chain furniture stores, but why pay a little extra for someone to break in your furniture when you can purchase one that has actually been worn in? The finish on this one is enough to add a little history to the room it lands in without trying too hard.
Shop: Daily Memorandum
What: Vintage Metal and Wood Garden Arm Chair, $235
Gray Dinnerware Set
We all ate from mismatched plates, cups and bowls throughout college and into adulthood. However, if you're feeling a little more grown up or just moved into your first apartment, do yourself a favor and get a sleek, modern set of dinnerware not only to impress guests, but to make the meals you eat at home feel a little more like a meal and less like a cafeteria.
Shop: Vitrified Studio
What: Gray Dinnerware set (3 Plates, 1 Cup), $210
Multi-faceted Wood Planter
You could stick some soil in a pot and call it a day, or you could opt for something a little more geometric and eye-catching. This wood planter is crafted from recycled chunks of wood and then sanded down with care.
Shop: Onefortythree
What: Multi-faceted Wood Planter, $40
Steel and Glass Nesting Tables
These tables are capable of the furniture equivalent of spooning, hence the "nesting" label. Every room can use clean, uninterrupted lines, and this pair of tables fits the bill.
Shop: James Devlin Studio
What: Steel and Glass Nesting Tables, $425
Eskimo House Fan
It may be February, but warmer weather is around the corner, and whether you have AC or not, this 1950s fan is fully functioning and would look great tucked just about anywhere.
Shop: Dasist
What: Eskimo House Fan, $83
Tree Print
A print of trees on paper from a tree. I love the meta factor to this lighthearted print that would probably look awesome in your kitchen or bathroom.
Shop: Kate Sutton
What: Tree Print, $19.12
Porcelain Brewery Bottles from Chicago
Thinking of the little extras to give your place a little personality can be difficult. Do you just buy a bunch of plants, or go with the standard vintage globe? These porcelain brewery bottles would look great stacked in your kitchen or scattered on an expansive table with lots of books. Just be careful when maneuvering around them: they're porcelain and highly breakable.
Shop: Revision Design
What: Porcelain Brewery Bottles from Chicago, $34
Assorted Succulents
Don't let the name trick you. These little 2" plants pack a punch and summon admiring looks when placed in window sills, bedside tables, piano benches and bookshelves.
Shop: San Pedro Cactus
What: Assorted Succulents (15), $35
Vintage Octopus macropus Natural History Wall Decor Print
The Atlantic white-spotted octopus is quite the gnarly-looking creature. The seller found this print in a history book, digitally enhanced it and painted the detailing blue. Something old, something new and a little blue.
Shop: The Curator's Prints
What: Vintage Octopus Print, $22
Vintage Deer Print Shirt
Button-ups with rustic or outlandish prints have made their way onto the likeness of a ton of great brands. However, instead of waiting in line for 3 hours to get the newest one, go for an authentic vintage version. The prints on vintage clothing are usually more vivid and detailed.
Shop: Hickster Market
What: Vintage Deer Print Shirt (Size small), $30