Vintage Victorian

Shabby Chic/vintage/victorian style props for a portrait studio?

i work for a photography studio that specializes in baby, maternity, and child portraits. Any ideas as to where I can find antique/vintage/shabby chic type furniture/props for the studio??

One obvious source would be antique shops. Of course, you’d have to be prepared to pay premium prices for objects in good condition.

But, if you prepare with some good research and know the real thing when you see it, you might get lucky by browsing some thrift shops, flea markets and swap meets. You may have to do a LOT of searching, but, after a while, you should be able to locate a good selection of usable props.

If you don’t just limit yourself to Victorian era objects, then you can be sure to find a lot more. Remeber, “vintage” can mean things as recent as the 60s and 50s. Going back to the 40’s, 30’s, 20s and beyond and you can set your studio up with a great variety of props.

And, finally, if you locate costume rental shops, you might be able to talk them into selling you some of their older get ups. With a little bit of repair work, you might be able to get some useful life out of good quality replicas.

Good luck.

Vintage Victorian-Style Wicker Toy Pram and Baby Doll – Doll’s House Miniature Toys

Winsome Wood Round End Table with Drawer and Shelf, Antique Walnut $49.00 Beautiful walnut finish round end table. Drawer has satin nickel knob, shelf for storing decor.With the tapered legs, this end table is elegant.Match with round side table # 94220 collection….

DII India Flower Vintage Apron $29.99 Be the hostess with the best party and style. India flower apron is a must have for any hostess! Each apron is 100% cotton, with a 70-inch hem by 28-inch length…

Antique Iron Birdbath – Style 38271 $19.89 Attract flocks of visitors to your garden with a sparkling oasis! A sweet addition to a shady corner or sunny knoll, this enchanting floral birdbath brings to mind the genteel gardens and gentle sentiments of bygone Victorian days. Rust-free cast iron. 15 1/2″ x 13″ x 23″ high….

The Little Princess Little Shirley is left in a boarding school in Victorian London by her wealthy father who has gone to South Africa to fight in the Boer War. When he is reported missing, Shirley refuses to believe he is dead. Her subsequent search for him and a heart warming finale make “The Little Princess” a beautiful story for the whole family….

Bed and Breakfast Inns: California’s Wine Country [Candlelight Collection] $45.00 Sit down and sip a glass of wine with the owners of these gracious old homes and learn what makes each of the inns so special. Browse through the bedrooms which are elegantly decorated in a romantic motif. Dine with other guests for breakfast and enjoy the homemade gourmet specialties of your hosts. Experience the romance, serenity and hospitality of these Victorian getaways. Explore the surroundi…

Sandy Mertens Vintage Women – Victorian Lady With Blue Bonnet Bonnet – Mouse Pads $11.99 Victorian Lady With Blue Bonnet Bonnet Mouse Pad is measuring 8w x 8h x .25d, soft commercial quality high resolution product. The image is permanent and becomes part of the mouse pad surface. Our transfer method produces professional matte finish with Premium Quality and Superior image resolution….

Sandy Mertens Vintage Women – Victorian Lady With Lace Bonnet – Mouse Pads $11.99 Victorian Lady With Lace Bonnet Mouse Pad is measuring 8w x 8h x .25d, soft commercial quality high resolution product. The image is permanent and becomes part of the mouse pad surface. Our transfer method produces professional matte finish with Premium Quality and Superior image resolution….

Florene Vintage – Victorian Bonnet – Mouse Pads $11.99 Victorian Bonnet Mouse Pad is measuring 8w x 8h x .25d, soft commercial quality high resolution product. The image is permanent and becomes part of the mouse pad surface. Our transfer method produces professional matte finish with Premium Quality and Superior image resolution….

Antique Music Box Christmas $4.59 …

The Victorian Dance: A Lively Collection of Vintage Dance Music Performed by The Brassworks Band The Brassworks is a group of professional San Francisco Bay Area musicians, founded and led by trumpeter/arranger Frank Beau Davis, a native San Franciscan, and a graduate of Lowell High School and San Francisco State University. The Band’s specialty, to which this album is devoted, is period ballroom music from 18th and 19th century Europe and America. Product Description: THE VICTORIAN DANCE …