Antiques in the Afternoon

I recently spent almost an afternoon perusing antique stores for inspiration and a few items I plan to use in an upcoming project. I wandered through the Kudzu Antique Market, Decatur Estate, and The Fainting Couch. 

{wouldn't these would look fantastic paired with a white tulip table?}

{bunsen burner - another piece for my new project}

{fun pillows (new)}

{cardboard & wood lamp (new)}

{tons of mid-century dining chairs}

{machine age task chair}

{mid-century light fixture, needs re-wiring}

{old projector screen - this is perfect for my new project!}

{antique skirt hemmers}

I think the nerd in me comes out when I get around these things. I feel the weight of history when I touch, hold, or sit in a piece.

Tell me, how do you feel about vintage and antique items? What is your favorite spot for good finds?