Monstera Vintage
We offer a highly-curated collection of vintage and antique goods for the home. We're passionate about unearthing the "story" behind each piece, fostering sustainability, and celebrating quality craftsmanship.
The (significant) patina and wear on this piece is exceptional. Likely dating to early to mid 20th c.
Dimensions [2.25” high x 4.5” long x 3.75” wide]
Original landscape painting on board, framed. Plein air style. Signed (we can’t make out the signature) and dated, 1989. Great overall condition.
Dimensions [20” x 16”]
Small (genuinely) humorous hardcover book highlighting trials and tribulations of being a kid. Published in 1964 (4th printing). Significant wear, as shown. We’re obsessed.
Dimensions [7.5” x 5”]
Vintage folk art style marionette “jester” puppet. Beautifully handcrafted with exceptional detail. This piece was cared for and is in overall great condition. Fully functional, with cross bar and hook for hanging. Bisque-style head and limbs, handpainted. Small chip to nose, as shown. Original label is in-tact (Ružička, Czech Republic) but worn.
Dimensions [puppet is approx. 10.5” long x 5” wide; handle/string extends 10”]
Early mahogany veneer ogee frame, with mirror Some loss to veneer, as shown. Ready to hang horizontally with hook on verso. Could easily be adjusted to hang vertically.
Dimensions [11.5” x 8.5”]
Set of two larger heavy brass balls, salvaged. Lovely patina, as shown. We’re unsure of their original purpose (possibly a finial of some sort) but they are open on base, as shown, which allows them to sit flat on any surface. Truly one of a kind.
Dimensions [approx. 3.75” high x 3.5” diameter]
Carriage or officer’s clock, attributed to France in the late 19th c. The brass frame with glass panels, allows the intricate inner mechanisms to be seen. For decor or repair; it does not work and is missing parts, as shown. Glass door on verso opens; key is missing. A wonderful gift idea for one who appreciates antique clocks and likes to tinker.
Dimensions [4” high x 3.25” across x 2.5” deep]
Contemporary handcrafted porcelain Kutani tea or sake cup, signed. Kutani ware is a traditional form of Japanese pottery, dating back 350+ years, and originating from the Kaga region in Ishikawa Prefecture. Wood box is included. Includes one cup. Excellent condition; appears to have never been used.
Dimensions [cup is 1.5” high x 2.75” diameter; box is 2.5” high x 3.25” x 3.25”]
Set of five contemporary handcrafted porcelain Kutani sauce plates, signed. Kutani ware is a traditional form of Japanese pottery, dating back 350+ years, and originating from the Kaga region in Ishikawa Prefecture. Set includes five small dishes, all different. Packaged in original cardboard box, with paper insert. Excellent condition; appears to have never been used.
Dimensions [plates are 3.75” in diameter x 1” tall]
Contemporary porcelain Kutani matcha tea bowl, signed. Stunningly vibrant floral design with characters along interior rim. Kutani ware is a traditional form of Japanese pottery, dating back 350+ years, and originating from the Kaga region in Ishikawa Prefecture. We believe this piece is made by Yoshida-Ya Kiln. Includes original wood box. Excellent condition; appears to have never been used.
Dimensions [bowl is 3” high x 4.5” diameter; box is 4” high x 5.75” x 5.75”]
Early oil painting on stretched canvas. Perfectly distressed. There is a dent in the canvas and some loss to paint, as shown.
Dimensions [10” x 16”]
Hardcover coffee table book by Bradley Smith, printed in 1980. Featuring full color plates throughout. Overall good condition, with some looseness/separation on spine, as shown. Page count: 222.
Dimensions [9.25” x 12”]
Teak (we believe) wooden “knot” decor piece. Lovely on a shelf or atop a coffee table book or two. Some wear to the wood.
Dimensions [approx. 9.5” x 9.5” x 9.5”]
Vintage cast metal table lamp with rooster silhouette and unique raised legs. Linen shade included. Appears to have been rewired recently and is in great condition. Attributed to the mid century.
Dimensions [21” high with shade; base is 6.75” x 6.75”]
Lovely lacquered wood rectangular glove or vanity box with butterfly and flowers. Significant wear to lacquer, as shown. Lock appears to be working, however key is missing. Made in Japan and signed. Attributed to the 1920-30’s.
Dimensions [12” long x 4” wide x 3” high; lower portion of box is 1.75” deep]
Collection of three, perfectly mismatched, brass candlesticks. Each hold a taper candle (not included). Significant patina. Lighter-weight.
Dimensions [candlesticks are 8.5,” 7,” and 6” tall]
Smaller magnifying glass. Glass is incased in brass. The light-blue handle is made to look like bone, however we believe it to be resin. Great overall condition.
Dimensions [6.5” long; glass is 3” in diameter]
Inspo overload! Set of two vintage Architectural Digest issues, one from May/June 1977 and another from November 1983. Full of beautiful glossy spreads and vintage advertisements, including a look into Louise Nevelson’s home at the time. Signs of wear and use, as shown.
Dimensions [8.5” x 11”]
Set of four heavily oxidized brass pieces: two mis-matched taper candle holders, a candle sconce and an engraved figural leaf trinket dish. These have potential to polish-up but we don’t recommend it. It takes decades to get this gothic x dark academia x abandoned castle “look” perfected naturally.
Dimensions [candlesticks are 9” + 8.5” high; sconce is 6.75” long x 4” wide and holder extends 3”; leaf trinket dish is 5.25” long x 3.5” wide x .5” high]
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28 Vannah Ave
Portland, ME 04103 (we’re in the same building as Coveside Coffee)
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Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10-2
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 10-3
Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 10-4
Sunday: closed
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Original exhibit poster for Pablo Palazuelo (Spain, 1916-2007) at Galerie Maeght in 1970. Printed in Paris, France. Rare-to-find, this has the original shrink-wrap. It feels like it’s mounted on board, but it’s hard to tell without removing wrapping. It has the feel and weight of a poster foam board. There are a few divots, which have punctured the print, as shown. Ready to hang as-is, with picture wire on verso. This would also look incredible framed under glass.
Dimensions [17” x 23”]