There is a new energy around vintage shopping. Proof is in the sell-out crowds at Round Top, influencers’ “come with me to the thrift store” videos, and Facebook furniture flips. But sifting through dusty antique malls can be daunting; no one wants to be the literal bull in the china shop.
But we come bearing good news: The world of vintage shopping has transformed from your grandma’s garage sale to Instagram accounts with thousands of followers waiting to snatch up the best deals. To help you find your next sideboard, here are our favorite local accounts for unique throwback treasures. Pro-tip: Turn on post notifications—items tend to go fast!
Context Vintage
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Established in 2008 by Mila Goldman Moore, Context Vintage offers casually luxurious vintage with a little quirk. The trained architect specializes in finding rare, high-end pieces that each come with their own story. You can learn more about her story in this recent podcast episode from Sistain, a Denver-based home goods store.
Cycle Etc. Vintage
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While most vintage sellers specialize in one arena, Kaleigh Bergstrom sources everything from clothes to furniture and home accessories. In 2023, D Home named Bergstrom “Best IG and IRL Vintage Seller” in our annual Best of Big D awards. You can shop her finds on instagram or at one of several local partner shops, like LulaB’s and the Forestwood Antique Mall.
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Dallas Classic Finds
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Located in Lake Highlands, Dallas Classic Finds collects and sells all things vintage with a few miscellaneous items in between. “Our goal is to find pieces that we could see someone falling in love with while also being reasonably priced,” founder Liz Molina told D Magazine in 2020.
The Eclectic Den Dallas
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Founded in 2016, the husband-and-wife team behind The Eclectic Den offers “slow vintage” for you and your home. Named “Best Insta Vintage” in 2019’s Best of Big D, this account is your go-to for all things mid-century mod. And if Instagram shopping isn’t your thing, they also have a website.
Fort WORTH the Wait
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Fort WORTH the Wait is a seeker of decor and lover of all things eclectic, both vintage and new. The account features a charming mix of decor finds and family. If you prefer in-person shopping (and measuring), find their booth at The Mercantile antique mall in Fort Worth. 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
Krisen Home
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Since 2016, Krisen Home has been a resource for furniture made from the 1950s to the 1990s. While she hasn’t been sharing at the same pace as years past, owner Lindsey Overton is planning to add home styling services to her repertoire in the near future.
Scooped in Dallas
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In 2022, two sisters were on the hunt for CorningWare, vintage glass ceramic cookware, and visited an estate sale. Since then, they’ve grown their Instagram shop to 8,000-plus followers, selling all things vintage, from side tables to oil paintings to candlestick holders. Remember: if you see the ice cream cone emoji, that item has been “scooped.”
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Shop Vintage Dallas
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Owner Leslie Thorn launched Shop Vintage Dallas in 2015. Here, you can find a solid mix of mid-century, art deco, Danish modern, post-modern decor, and more. Thorn also sources an intriguing range of mixed-material and unconventional art pieces.
Table Heirloom
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Incomplete china sets can be the bane of your butler’s pantry. But for Beth Pollok, it’s the start of something new. She mixes and matches porcelain and bone china plates, chargers, tea cups, and more to craft fresh and colorful dinner services. You can shop her collections on Instagram, or join her nearly 12,000-member Facebook group.
Wrecking Ball Collective
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Wrecking Ball Collective focuses on vintage furniture and small home decor pieces, like brass figurines, art prints, and needlepoint. This Jess Jamison-run Instagram shop lists new items weekly, and she keeps available stock on both her website and on Chairish.
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Dallas City Hall has been recognized as one of 10 heritage places included on the World’s Monuments Fund (WMF) “Irreplaceable America” list.
The list highlights significant locations across the United States, ranging from landmarks and colonial buildings to Indigenous heritage sites, that face urgent preservation needs. Dallas City Hall, designed by I.M. Pei, was built following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as part of an effort to rebrand the city and look toward the future.
In addition to being named to the Irreplaceable America list, Dallas City Hall has also been placed on endangered lists by Preservation Texas and Preservation Dallas. As uncertainty remains over whether the building will be renovated or demolished, its inclusion on the Irreplaceable America list comes at a pivotal moment.
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“Dallas City Hall is irreplaceable as a major civic anchor in downtown Dallas,” said Zaida Basora, vice president of the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition and executive director of AIA Dallas, in a press release. “Not only is this an architecturally and historically significant building, but it has all of the elements to serve as a catalyst for the kind of development and revitalization that the southern area of downtown Dallas needs.”
The nationwide open call for nominations resulted in 75 submissions. Nominations were evaluated based on cultural significance, urgency of conservation needs and the potential community benefit of preservation.
The World Monuments Fund is an independent organization dedicated to protecting culturally significant places around the world. For more information about Irreplaceable America, visit the organization’s website.
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Dallas firefighters are battling a large fire at a Pilates studio in Uptown early Wednesday morning, officials confirm.
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Dallas Fire-Rescue said at about 4 a.m., crews responded after someone reported smoke coming from the second floor of Pilates Methodology, located in the 2600 block of Routh Street.
When firefighters arrived at the two-story business, they began an offensive attack, and by 4:50 a.m., a third alarm was called, bringing in dozens of crews to help fight the blaze.
No injuries have been reported as crews work to extinguish the fire.
This is a developing story. We’ll update as more information becomes available.
Despite heightened security around World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium, Arlington police say eight people have now been arrested for attempting to enter games without tickets.
The latest arrests occurred Saturday during the Argentina vs. Jordan match. NBC 5 Investigates found similar incidents have happened multiple times during the tournament.
Police said all eight people arrested have been charged with criminal trespass.
On Saturday, Arlington police arrested 32-year-old New Zealand national Catalina Gambadoro, 26-year-old Argentine national Alejo Melgar and 18-year-old Kareem Kakour, who has an Indiana address.
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According to police, the three were apprehended quickly and did not make it inside the stadium. However, police said at least four people arrested this month were able to gain access to the venue before being caught.
NBC 5 Investigates obtained police reports detailing arrests made on June 22 during the Argentina vs. Austria match.
According to the reports:
• Gerardo Nielsen, 46, of Cordoba, Spain, and Juan Ignacio Campoamor, 35, of Hollywood, Florida, unlawfully entered AT&T Stadium property without effective consent. Police said both had noticed that entry without a ticket was prohibited and pushed through a hole in a fence to gain access.
• Leandro Ayala, 46, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, allegedly jumped a fence to gain access to AT&T Stadium without purchasing a ticket. Police said he entered the property without the owner’s effective consent despite notice that entry without a ticket was prohibited.
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• Federico Llach, 45, of Plano, allegedly crossed ticketed barriers and trespassed into AT&T Stadium.
Earlier in the tournament, on June 14, police arrested Ryan King, 39, during the Japan vs. Netherlands match. According to a police report, King attempted to climb a security fence and enter the stadium before it opened to the public.
Officers quickly located and arrested him. The report states that officers determined he intended to watch the match without purchasing a ticket.
Security measures at the stadium include vehicle barriers, metal fencing around the perimeter, and a heavy police presence at entry checkpoints.
After the initial arrests, Arlington police said they were reviewing security procedures. It remains unclear whether any security changes have been implemented following the additional arrests.
