Lily Barfield of Lily’s Vintage Finds (lilysvintagefinds.com) has quickly become the vintage decor darling of the Houston home design scene over the past year. The antique influencer has gained a cult-like following on Instagram (@lilysvintagefinds), where she posts photos of her latest furniture and luxe home accessories finds every week, sourced from Southern Flea Markets to the South of France (and everything in between). With over 29,000 eager followers (and growing!), her weekly online drops often sell out within minutes. Her summer popup sale in Houston, where she unveiled over 50 French furniture pieces and hundreds of small decor items and glassware, were sold in a matter of hours—the majority being scooped up in the first 30 minutes. We caught up with Barfield, who kindly shared her season favorites.
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“Antique commodes are both beautiful and functional. Commodes and chests are some of the most versatile antique furniture pieces as they can be styled in an entryway, dining room, living room or even as a bedside table. I am especially drawn to the Directoire, Louis XVI and Louis Philippe styles.”
Antique Commodes
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“This burled credenza stopped me in my tracks when I saw it for the first time! This is a true statement piece that will draw attention in any room.”
Mid-Century Burl Credenza
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“This vintage gilded mirror features a crest at the top with two kissing love birds. It adds some whimsy to your walls while maintaining the timelessness of a classic gold mirror.”
Vintage Italian Love Birds Gilded Mirror
PHOTO COURTESY OF LILY’S VINTAGE FINDS
“A cocktail shaker pitcher is a vintage barware staple. Pour your ingredients in, shake it up and serve a large batch of cocktails. The most unique shaker pitcher I ever found had a wind-up music box at the base that played a tune as you poured drinks.”
Vintage Cocktail Shaker Pitcher
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“I like to incorporate a little pop of brass when styling consoles, coffee tables and shelves. I am always on the hunt for brass planters, boxes, bowls and figurines because they add visual intrigue.”
Vintage Brass Accessories
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“I pick up funky magazine racks whenever I see them. They’re also useful for holding vinyl records!”
Vintage Rattan Magazine Rack
