What is it:
This is an online shopping spot for vintage and retro things.I focus on furniture and smalls, but certainly get side tracked by all sorts of things like books, crockery, jewellery and the such like. If I am inspired by a piece, or if it needs some attention, I may do some up-cycling to it (sanding, paint, upholstery). Some items just need a modern kick, to distinguish it from the ultra
-kitsch (not that I am entirely adverse to that), to something that could just look super cool in any apartment. The idea behind The New Vintage is to bring rad people, older, cool things, and at real prices. 99% of all the items are between 90 years to 20 years old. If this is the case, I will let you know and label it accordingly. I do research on EVERY item and will give you as much information about it as I can find. Thats my thing: aesthetic, honesty and joy. How it works:
Visit my site www.thenewvintage.co.za, where you can view, read about and comment on each item. If you want it, you let me know in the comments or email me, pay for it and come collect it on one of the collection days. At this point I am not delivering the goods, this will be at your own expense and is not included in the price. How it began:
When I returned from travelling a few years back, and had to set up home with little moola, I trawled auction houses and second hand shops to furnish my place. I quickly realised I had a particular taste for the old-school, and a bit of a nack for a bargain. I was soon banned from going to auctions (overkill in ones one-bedroom flat is never recommended). Eventually I moved into a bigger space and needed... well... a few things. Eventually my friends (yes you wonderful people) and family started suggesting I do this more seriously and sell. So here I am, with many months of planning, seeking out the best items I can find in Jozi, for you! Its a win-win situation.