When I'm on the lookout at brocantes and flea markets for interesting items of stock for my Etsy shop one kind of truc that always seems to sell well is the vintage tin.
Whether you have an industrial, country or vintage/retro kitchen nothing looks cooler than a shelf filled with these treasures from yesteryear.
Here is a selection of some interesting kitchen storage tins that have either passed through my hands in the past or are available for sale now:-
These Banania tins that originally contained hot chocolate were given a second life by the manufacturer by suggesting various different uses on the back, for example thé, sucre, pâtes and in this case café
I sold this charming little selection of vintage storage tins as a group
This tin was a particular favourite of mine as it was possible to put a little padlock on it so that precious keepsakes could be kept secret. I was sorry to see this one go but I'm sure it's found a good home.
This pretty tin was snapped up just a few days after putting it up for sale
The great thing about vintage tins is that they are a decorative way to store all the little bits and pieces that we all seem to accumulate. They make great sewing boxes, button boxes, keepsake and trinket boxes and of course can be used for their original use to store biscuits or sweets.
So next time you open a drawer full of 'useful' little trucs you just can't throw away because you may need them one day (referred to as a man drawer in our household!) why not have a sort through and keep these bits and bobs safe in a selection of beautiful vintage tins.
So next time you open a drawer full of 'useful' little trucs you just can't throw away because you may need them one day (referred to as a man drawer in our household!) why not have a sort through and keep these bits and bobs safe in a selection of beautiful vintage tins.
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