Memory is a child walking along a seashore. You never can tell what small pebble it will pick up and store away among its treasured things. ~Pierce Harris

Welcome to the Grassy Valley Antiques "official" blog. We are an antique and vintage marketplace located in the heart of Fountain City, TN. Our store is comprised of vendors who scour the globe for treasures, modern day pirates without the peg legs and scurvy. They hear the echoes of the past whispered by items that are vital and useful and not ready to be relegated to spend eternity in some dusty attic. You can read about some of our latest discoveries here, or you can come see for yourself. Who knows you may leave with a treasure of your own....

Friday, October 14, 2011

WHY BUY NEW FURNITURE?

Recently we have received a nice selection of antique furniture pieces dating back to the 1800's, and it made me think. Why would anyone buy brand new furniture? Antiques provide so much more than factory made, mass produced pieces that you find in a typical store today. Antique furniture has history, personality and character. It can provide one with conversation and a feeling of comfort unmatched by today's quality.
Why spend thousands of dollars for a seemingly "perfect" piece of particle board, when you can spend a fourth of the price and receive a piece of high quality, hand made effort that can last another hundred years?
Just something to think about.....


Beautiful early 1900's buffet. This size and quality would cost you a years worth of car payments if bought new.

Solid oak chest of drawers....perfect for any decor!













Antique solid cedar hope chest from 1924.....amazing!

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