Tuhat-Tori in Rovaniemi pt.3

Peeps! I know! The previous installment in my Tuhat-Tori series came out way too long ago. But here’s the third one. At last, some of you may think. So far I’ve covered the furniture section and glassware and now it is time for the main hall booths. Remember, the booths are rented out so the items that are shown here aren’t necessarily found there anymore, however you’re still getting a general idea what’ out there.

Here we go:

I don’t know what I was trying to photograph but as you can see, items available vary a lot. The bannister holding the art goes all the way around the hall.

The universal flea market staple. Jewellery, the poor kind

More booths but there’s something in this picture I want to draw attention to.

If you’re looking for a lamp, from a specific time period, there’s a good chance that you can find one here. Just look up.

I’m still waiting for the big score: A botanical school poster. Or a map of Europe. I once was tempted to buy a rat one for my sister. She’s a musophobic. For my defense, we had a fight going on and I don’t remember for what reason but whatever it was, I’m pretty sure it was all her fault.

I fell in love with this mini suitcase but the seller was asking 25 euros for it, which in itself wasn’t bad had the insides been at least in ok condition. Let me tell you, it was a YuckFest 2013 going on in there.

Another item I loved:

A tiny green bike!

This lot I DID buy. 15 small glass bottles for dontknowwhat- craft. Sadly, they are now in my dad’s basement in Rovaniemi as I couldn’t fit them anywhere in my luggage. On the  more positive note, at least I have something to craft with the next time I’m up north.

There’s also vintage hats. And gorgeous mirrors:

If you’re wondering that this mirror doesn’t seem very Finnish in style, it’s because the couple who owns Tuhat-Tori, buys estates from Sweden. That’s how the vintage hats end up in here too.

Till next time.

Flea Market: Tuhat-Tori in Rovaniemi pt.2

My introduction to Tuhat-Tori continues with…Glassware, dishes and other kitchen things! When you enter and turn left you should see the glass shelves on sort of mezzanine level. Very compact space so when you go there, you constantly fear breaking (and paying) something.

Glass. Which have been organized by colour…

Iittala "Kastehelmi"

If there’s a second hand store in Finland that sells glass, you can bet you find the other usual suspect too…

I’ve seen my fair share of various Arabia patterns but “Marina” was a new sighting.

I think the “Taika” could work as a printed jersey material as well. A wrap dress, anyone?

I kick myself for not photographing the back of this plate. If I remember correctly the designer’s name sounded/looked like Danish and the style certainly fits the bill. Have you (btw) noticed how most crafters love decades before 1980?

And then my personal favourite…

I didn’t find this in the collectible department but in one of the rented booths. It’s so tiny! And sweet! And I didn’t buy it! I’m so stupid! It cost 40 cents. And I didn’t buy it!

Till next time! Oh and here’s the link to the PART 1.

 

 

Flea Market: Tuhat-Tori in Rovaniemi pt.1

Yup. My few days in Lapland turned into nearly 3 weeks. Not complaining though. I spent some quality time with my grandparents and cousins. On my last day there, I decided to drop by at one of my favourite thrift stores/flea markets/second hand- stores ever, naturally only few hours before my train left and boy, was I in for a surprise. More of which later.

Anyhoo, Tuhat-Tori was the first self-service thrift store to open up in Lapland and when I was still living in Rovaniemi, it was my regular shopping haunt. I made my best scores during winter 1999, when the temperatures were record low and since I lived only 40 meters away, the weather didn’t stop me from visiting and finding lots of goodies. One of them being a secretaire from 1930s for 500 FIM (in today’s money about 70 euros).

*sigh*

I took about 170 photos and I’ve spent most of today cleaning up most of them. Don’t worry, I’m not going to post them all and the ones that I am, will be split into separate posts. Enjoy the window shopping and if you’re ever in Rovaniemi, drop in there. Just reserve enough time so you can browse through everything…

This chest from 1834 was one of the first things I saw when I walked in. The combination of grey and coral is just lovely. After the chest (and piles of other antiques) there’s a doorway on the right which leads to furniture section. Where I found these:

A lamp that wasn’t for sale but there to torture clients like me with its unavailability.

See!?! It’s just so puurrrrty!

If I didn’t have so much to take with me in the train, I’d have bought this. Have you any idea how long I’ve been looking for a flower stand like this? Here’s the killer; It was only 12 euros. Whyyyy!!!!????

Polished wood is, like Paris Hilton would say, so hot.

This side table with a granite top would be perfect in a room with grey walls. Add some graphic soft furnishings with orange details and you got yourself a snazzy space!

It’s a shame that headboards aren’t part of Finnish home design tradition. I think that, as a nation, we’ve missed a lot with this.

I remember when these could be found for a mere pittance. Display cases from 1950s for 150 euros each. Still a bargain. So much of a bargain that I’m seriously considering opening a store, just so that I could buy these. What would I sell? Ribbon, buttons and whatever things that can be displayed prettily.

Prettily is a word right?

Do you know the BBC show “Cash In The Attic”? They always find nesting tables and they always sell. Another thing not commonly used in Finland. My guess is that these came from Sweden.

Now onto items that any crafter would appreciate:

Care to guess how many I bought?

Pretty good, huh? I’ll be posting parts 2,3 and 4 over next two weeks, so please, feel free to drop by later too. And leave comments! I’d love me some comments!

Edited to add…Here’s the link to PART 2.