PART DEUX

More from my shopping adventures in St. Louis a couple of weeks ago.  The Green Shag Market informed us that there was another shop a block down, around the corner.  So we braved the cold and wind and blew down the street to Quintessential Antique and Furniture Company.  And were we glad we did!

What a wonderful shop.  Truly, the wonders.  So many unusual items, we found a very well curated selection.  

They had the most fantastic selection of corbels that I've ever seen, some beautiful wall hangings from needlework pieces to oil paintings.  Two of my personal favorites that I wish I could have found a home for in my home were a armillary sphere lamp for under $50 ( thought that was an unbelievable price for such a statement piece) and a large wall pocket, for lack of knowing exactly what its original use was.  I wondered if it had at one time been a wall mounted refuse can but in this incarnation I could see it filled with forsythia branches in the spring and red twig dogwood branches and evergreens in the winter, on a porch or entry of a house.

They also had a large selection of beautiful architectual pieces and furniture.  Here's the catch, they are only open the first 7 days of the month from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  That's easy enough to remember, though, 7 days, 7 to 7!  They are located at 5707 Manchester.  Find them on the web at www.antiquesstlouis.com or on facebook search for Quintessential Antique and Furniture Company.  Call them at 314-531-9701.

Next up was the furniture and home decor consignment shop Consign and Design Galleries, located at 10036 Manchester Road (one mile east of Lindbergh Rd.)  They had such an eclectic selection of items from new to vintage to antique.  Fun painted furniture pieces, repurposed items, like a sweet silver tray chalkboard, even jewelry.

Owner Nancy Cullen has done a beautiful job merchandising and organizing the store.  And there is so much to take in.  You really have to look up, down and all around to take it all in.  Why you'll see chairs hanging from the ceiling, just too cute!

With spring coming they had some wonderful wicker pieces to brighten any sunroom or porch and great accessories to go with them!  Find them on facebook and take a look at all the photos of their inventory.  You can check them out on their facebook page Consign And Design Galleries.  They are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and even Sunday (I LOVE stores that are open on Sunday) from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Their phone number is 314-394-2222.

Next up (later this week or next week) I'll give you the 411 on Modern Vintage Decor.  I also visited there on my trip but I'm going back this week to consign some items so I'll fill you in on both sides (buying and selling) of the shop in another post!  In the meantime, get out there and shop!  And tell them you heard about them from Debbie's Bargain Basement!