Lovely 18th C. paper scissors from Iran and Turkey:

http://khwaja.wordpress.com/2008/10/11/ny-times-the-art-of-calligraphy/

“Scissors from 18th-century Iran fold into a sleek, compact dart shape, rounded at the top and pierced with pinpoint fine openwork patterns. The finger holes of a large pair of scissors made in Ottoman Turkey form calligraphic characters that spell out one of the names of God. With every slice, the idea is, you say a prayer.”

(via lastwear)

I love steampunk, dieselpunk and mid-century home decor. My intention with San Diego Scavenger is to highlight local finds that appeal to me. I hope you find some of my choices interesting and find a treasure for yourself as well. 

I am not affiliated with any of these sellers, nor do I vouch for the authenticity of their finds or statements. I go by the listing descriptions & photos. As always, Caveat Emptor!

• Chinese Opium Pipes (Carmel Valley) 
• 100 yr old Antique Chair (Oceanside)
• Victorian Folding Rocking Chair (Chula Vista)
• Antique Easel (San Diego)
• Vintage Wardrobe Steamer Trunk (Santee)
• Edison Standard Phonograph (San Diego)
• Antique Desk (Chula Vista)
• Mimeograph #77 (Fallbrook)
• Fyns Kommunale Phone (Carlsbad)

Ok, the car isn’t exactly an interior decor find, but it is so gorgeous, I couldn’t resist:

• 1940 Ford Convertible - $39000 (Kearny Mesa)
• WWII Aerial Camera - $375 (Lakeside)
• Royal Typewriter, 1940’s - $60 (Valley Center)
• Dexter Apsco Hand-Crank Metal Pencil Sharpener 1940- $10 (Rancho Bernardo)
• Spot Light 1940’s - $40 (San Diego)
• Art Deco Dresser - $250 (Carlsbad Village)
• 1930 Model A - $19999 (Sierra Vista, Arizona)

•  Old Oak Office Chair - $100 (Santee)
•  1912 Brunswick Phonograph - $400 (Poway)
•  Steamer Trunk - $350 (el cajon)
•  Tin Ceiling Tile - $85 (Escondido)
•  Chandelier - Bronze $375 (San Diego)
•  Framed Vintage Newspapers 1800’s - $5 (SDSU)
•  Brass Wall Lanterns - $75 (San Marcos)
•  Bottle Collection (Vista)
•  Hollywood Antique Walnut Bench - $95 (Coronado)
•  1920’s-30’s 3 Wheel Bike Cart - $1200 (San Diego)

• Vintage Stool Blue with Bottle Cap Seat - $35 (College Area)
• Yellow Eames Style Side Chairs - $135 (East Village)
• Orange Fiberglass chair modern classic - $150 (San Diego)
• Retro Sputnik Lamp - $195 (San Carlos) 
• Tanker Steel Desks circa 1950 - $150+ (San Diego)
• Planner group chair - $75 (South Park)
• Round Walnut Cocktail Table - $160 (San Diego)

• Czechoslovakian Antique Candlesticks - $175 (San Diego) 
• Set of 4 mid century Siesta Ware tiki tumblers - $15
• Mid-Century Coffee Table - $40 (Oceanside)
• Vintage Metal Advertisement Signs - $10
• Eames Era Modern Chest of Drawers (La Mesa)
• Pink mid century oven and gas range top - $50
• Corner Table Midcentury modern - $40 (SD)
• Mid Century cups & saucers - $20 (North Park)
• Vintage Red Camera - $10 (Lemon Grove)
• Dorothy Kindell Mugs - $100 (San Diego)
• Nesting Tables Mid-Century - $50 (North Park)

What is Dieselpunk you ask? Well, according to Dieselpunk.org it “is an art style and subculture that blends the aesthetics / pop culture of the 1920s - 1950s with today. To us, the “diesel era” was a time defined by warfare, Art Deco, pulp heroes, swing music, and noir gum shoes”

It is kin to Steampunk, embracing the later styles of the early 20th Century and is a fantastic interior design inspiration.

• Antique highboy chest of Drawers (la mesa)
• Depression Era Smoking Stands
• Gorgeous Wood Radio/Record Player by Philco (Oceanside)
• Antique School House Globe Light - $50 (San Diego)
• Vintage stove - $275 (National City)
•  1940 Lumirex Spector Folding Camera by Lumiere (Vista)
•  Vintage diner neon sign $450 (Escondido)
•  Antique partner’s desk/table - $75 (Carmel Mountain Ranch)
•  Old Radio - $29 (Pacific Beach)
•  Antique vanity - $75 (south escondido)

• Golden Green Wing Chair - $300 (North Park)
• Oak wood tree style coat hat rack stand - $25 (UTC/La Jolla Crossroads) 
• Gorgeous Persian Rug - Great Condition - $100 (Rancho Bernardo) 
• Mahogany Victorian Chair & Footstool - $100 (Rancho Bernardo) 
• Burroughs Adding Machine - $10 (Poway) 
• Eastlake Full Bedroom Set Vintage 1885 Nice - $3000 (La Mesa) 
  
• Moroccan Pillow - $60 (utc)
  
• Antique Vanity Mirror - $200 (San Marcos) 
  
• Pink 1920s Highback Chair - $225 (santee)
• old bottles and lab. glassware - (la mesa)
  
• Thomas Radio - $15 (Escondido)
  

I love steampunk, dieselpunk and mid-century home decor. My intention with San Diego Scavenger is to highlight local finds that appeal to me. I hope you find some of my choices interesting and find a treasure for yourself as well. 

I am not affiliated with any of these sellers, nor do I vouch for the authenticity of their finds or statements. I go by the listing descriptions & photos. As always, Caveat Emptor!

• Carved Indonesion Style Coffee Table - $250 (Encinitas)
• Wrought iron door crowns - $25 (Cardiff / Encinitas)
• Antique Bakers Table - $225 (Kensington)
• Free Standing Oak/Brass Bar - $450 (Kearny Mesa)
• Antique Rare 785 GRAFONOLA by Guild - $100 (Poway)
• CLASSIC KOKEN Antique Barber Chair - $1300 (Fallbrook)
• 4 Antique Hanging Iron Bird Cages (Spring Valley)
• Vintage Popular Mechanics Magazines - $100 (El Cajon)
• ANTIQUE STUFF Meat Grinders Lamps Tools Irons Misc (Kearny Mesa)
• Antique Victrola model VV - $400 (University City)
• 1880’s DOME CAMELBACK TRUNK - $130 (Rancho Penasquitos)
• Cool “Old School” School Desk - $90 (Fallbrook)
• Underwood Typewriter - $95 (Cardiff by the Sea)