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Fan of all things #vintage. #reuse #repurpose #vintagegifts are more fun! Etsy shop: https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com Vintage Collectibles Inspired by Good Design Clothing + accessories/home decor/books/vinyl/games/toys/travel ephemera, + more.

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Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 16d

Never too early to start holiday shopping! The season is here.

Explore unique #vintage #giftideas & #holiday #decorations bit.ly/holidays_2025 from #midcentury #collectibles to eccentric finds. #holidays #shopping #uncommon #giftgiving #etsyvintage

Uncommon Vintage Gift Ideas: 2025 Holiday Season

Explore unique vintage gift ideas and holiday decorations at tcgVINTAGEetc – from mid-century collectibles to eccentric finds.

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 1d

Rare #midcentury Finance #game #wooden houses (100 pieces) tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4295... are in 6 colors + natural for replacements, #display in a #gameroom. Rent card included. #ParkerBros trading #game was a competitor to #Monopoly. #1950s #collectible #toys #decor #props #etsyvintage

Rare mid century Finance game wooden houses (100 pieces) https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4295427703 are in 6 colors + natural for replacements, or display in a gameroom. Rent card included. Parker Bros trading game was a competitor to Monopoly. #1950s #collectible #toys #decor #props #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 2d

Festive #vintage #snowflake #holiday #cards, this set of 6 Gel Gems tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1819... was #designed in collaboration w/Irene & Alfredo Tubert for #MoMA's greetings + #decor. Removable gels stick to any glass surface. #modern #ornaments #collectibles #seasonal #art #etsyvintage

Festive, vintage snowflake holiday cards, this set of 6 Gel Gems https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1819118041 was designed in collaboration with Irene & Alfredo Tubert for MoMA's greetings + decor. Cards in original box. Removable gels stick to any glass surface. #modern #ornaments #collectibles #seasonal #art #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 3d

Super rare #1950s #Beistle Puss in Boots #decoration stands 18" h tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1709..., an excellent #collectible from #Halloween history. USA made, this #midcentury piece is an embossed & die-cut w/original string. #blackcat #retro #decor #vintage #holiday #stylists #etsyvintage

Super rare 1950s Beistle Puss in Boots decoration stands 18" high https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1709167704, an excellent collectible from Halloween history. USA made, this mid century piece is an embossed & die-cut with its original hanging string. #blackcat #retro #decor #vintage #holiday #stylists #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 4d

Classic, very #1970s #vintage black #velvet #blazer tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1495... is great for early #fall. 2-button front & lightly padded shoulders. Add personal style: wear as an elegant accent, #retro #goth vibe (or a #Halloween #costume). #fashion #short #jacket #stylists #etsyvintage

Classic, very 1970s vintage black velvet blazer https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1495424820 is great for early fall. 2-button front & lightly padded shoulders. Add personal style: wear as an elegant accent, wear as a retro goth vibe (or as a Halloween costume). #fashion #short #jacket #stylists #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 6d

Beautiful, elegant #vintage #EstéeLauder Golden Alligator #Compact set tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1647... in original #brand box, clamshell case and soft pouch is #refillable with powder or glacé. Lovely example of #1980s #beauty #packaging. #retro #cosmetics #collectible #product #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 7d

Beautifully designed: compact #vintage #Nissan vacuum bottle #thermos tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1796... holds 3 nested containers in a drawstring sac. Reusable, stacking #lunchbox, plastic/stainless steel #design for hot/cold food. #1980s #hiking #outdoors #school #Japan #giftidea #etsyvintage

Beautifully designed: compact, vintage Nissan vacuum bottle thermos https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1796372139 holds 3 nested containers in a drawstring sac. Reusable, stacking lunchbox, plastic/stainless steel design for hot or cold food. #1980s #hiking #outdoors #school #Japan #giftidea #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 8d

Fun for little + big #kids: portable #vintage #TicTacToe #game tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1341... is in its original packaging. Cute #stockingstuffer with #wood board & plastic pegs. Great nondigital #toy or desk accessory. #travel #puzzle #collectors #holiday #nostalgia #giftideas #etsyvintage

Fun for little kids + big kids: portable vintage Tic Tac Toe game https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1341182955 is in its original packaging. Cute stocking stuffer with wood board & plastic pegs. Great nondigital toy or desk accessory. #travel #puzzle #collectors #holiday #nostalgia #giftideas #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 9d

Beautiful #midcentury creamer & sugar bowl set by Harker Ware tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1853... in green & ivory from the #1940s. Delicate Pate sur Pate accent duo to #tableware. Great for collectors of #vintage #pottery or #retro #kitchen #decor. #collectibles #stylists #homedecor #etsyvintage

Beautiful mid century creamer & sugar bowl set by Harker Ware https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1853771025 in teal green & ivory from the 1940s. Delicate Pate sur Pate accent duo for everyday tableware. Great for collectors of vintage pottery or retro kitchen decor. #collectibles #stylists #homedecor #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 10d

Stunning #vintage #design: #1990s ID Magazines, #art #business + culture of #design tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4333... are invaluable #creative resources. ID40 issue covers US #Innovators. Messages issue covers #modernism #eco #industrial #graphic #product design. #collectibles #etsyvintage

Stunning vintage design: 1990s ID Magazines, art, business + culture of design https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4333499197 are invaluable creative resources. ID40 issue covers US Innovators. Messages issue covers modernism, eco fashion, industrial, graphic and product design. #collectibles #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 11d

Charming + #rustic: #vintage sketch #tools mix tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4318... for beginning #artists or established artists. Various #1970s #1980s #pencils #graphite #brands, housed in a colorful #handmade slipcase #box. #giftideas #artsupplies #deskaccessories #stylists #props #etsyvintage

Charming + rustic: vintage sketch tools mix https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4318190342 for beginning artists or established artists. Various 1970s & 1980s pencils and graphite brands, housed in a colorful handmade slipcase box. #giftideas #artsupplies #deskaccessories #stylists #props #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 12d

High-flying fun from the #1970s #1980s: #vintage #airlines playing #cards tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1724... from #American #Delta #TWA #United are unique #collectibles. Set of 4 branded decks have great period #graphics & #typography. #games #memorabilia #stylists #props #giftideas #etsyvintage

High-flying fun from the 1970s & 1980s: vintage airlines playing cards https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1724653694 from American, Delta, TWA and United are unique collectibles. Set of 4 branded decks have great period graphics and typography. #games #memorabilia #stylists #props #giftideas #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 13d

Charming #vintage pocket #Berlitz worldwide #phrase #book tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1584... covers 16 #languages. Small #illustrations throughout, and original #1970s dust jacket, price intact. Great #giftidea for #travel #history #collectors. #ephemera #booklovers #props #stylists #etsyvintage

Charming, vintage pocket Berlitz worldwide phrase book https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1584856100 covers 16 languages. Small illustrations throughout, and original 1970s dust jacket, price intact. Great gift idea for travel history collectors. #ephemera #booklovers #props #stylists #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 14d

Sophisticated, beautiful #vintage Thomas Pink #pink women's dress #shirt tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4331... w/French cuffs is a #classic look for business/formal wear. From the #1980s Jermyn Street/London collection – 100% luxurious #cotton, made in #Ireland. #collectible #stylists #etsyvintage

Sophisticated, beautiful #vintage Thomas Pink pink women's dress shirt https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4331046681 with French cuffs is a classic look for business or formal wear. From the 1980s Jermyn Street/London collection – 100% luxurious cotton, made in Ireland. #fashion #collectible #stylists #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 15d

Decorative #1960s #mod Jane Richard neck warmer tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1326... has #rhinestones + #sequins bling. Wool blend is perfect for cooler #fall weather. Great piece of #midcentury #fashion history for work/play. #vintage #scarf #gaiter #vintagestyle #stylists #giftidea #etsyvintage

Decorative, 1960s mod Jane Richard neck warmer https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1326686939 has rhinestones + sequins bling. Wool blend is perfect for cooler fall weather. Great piece of midcentury fashion history for work/play. #vintage #scarf #gaiter #vintagestyle #stylists #giftidea #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 16d

Unique #vintage #1960s #silver #medallion #necklace of #Rome's Trevi Fountain tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4379... has lovely raised detailing, good weight & comes in its original plastic case. #Midcentury #collectible is a cool piece of #travel history. #souvenir #italy #stylists #etsyvintage

Unique, vintage 1960s silver medallion necklace of Rome's Trevi Fountain https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4379925899 has lovely raised detailing, good weight & comes in its original plastic case. This midcentury collectible is a cool piece of travel history. #souvenir #italy #stylists #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 16d

Never too early to start holiday shopping! The season is here.

Explore unique #vintage #giftideas & #holiday #decorations bit.ly/holidays_2025 from #midcentury #collectibles to eccentric finds. #holidays #shopping #uncommon #giftgiving #etsyvintage

Uncommon Vintage Gift Ideas: 2025 Holiday Season

Explore unique vintage gift ideas and holiday decorations at tcgVINTAGEetc – from mid-century collectibles to eccentric finds.

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 17d

With its #1970s #hippie #design + color, this #vintage #leather patchwork #bag tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1632... folds over to convert to a #clutch – small & compact – with #silver handles. Great piece of fashion history #nostalgia or for #costumers. #handbag #accessories #stylists #etsyvintage

With its 1970s hippie design + color, this vintage leather patchwork #bag https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1632411694 folds over to convert to a clutch – small & compact – with silver handles. Great piece of fashion history nostalgia to gift or for use for costumes. #handbag #accessories #stylists #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 18d

Beautiful rare #vintage #brass #bookmark by #designer/#artist Michael Kalil tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1400... from his 'Three Bookmarks Series' for MoMA. Great #gift for #book lovers, in a handmade folder to reflect the original. #bookaddict #collectible #keepsake #modern #design #etsyvintage

Beautiful rare vintage brass bookmark by designer & artist Michael Kalil https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1400097099 from his 'Three Bookmarks Series' for MoMA. Great gift for book lovers, in a handmade folder to reflect the original. #readers #collectible #keepsake #modern #design #1980s #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 19d

Shimmery #classic: crinkly #silver Grace Dane Lewis #duster #jacket tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4378... has flair. Silver-button front, slim tailoring makes a beautiful statement for work/casual wear. #Cotton/poly blend looks great layered over #fall styles. #1990s #fashion #stylists #etsyvintage

Shimmery classic, this crinkly silver Grace Dane Lewis duster jacket https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4378211219 has a lot of flair. Silver-button front and slim tailoring makes a beautiful statement for work or casual wear. Cotton-poly blend looks great layered over fall styles. #1990s #fashion #stylists #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 20d

Bold #graphic red & black #vintage woven #scarf tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4365... looks great for work or street wear. Beautiful #1980s 29" #abstract-pattern square, #silk #cotton blend with fringed edges. Perfect framed as a #modern wall hanging too! #fashion #stylists #homedecor #etsyvintage

Bold graphic red and black vintage woven scarf https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4365378710 looks great for work or street wear. Beautiful 1980s 29" abstract-pattern square – silk and cotton blend with fringed edges. Perfect framed as a modern wall hanging too! #fashion #stylists #homedecor #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 21d

Distinctive, tiny #vintage pocket #saint statue in its original tube tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1874... is a unique #1950s #religious relic. #Midcentury gold-tone #Christian #shrine is a nostalgic piece of #history, and a thoughtful #gift. #collectible #figurine #stylists #props #etsyvintage

Distinctive, tiny vintage pocket saint statue in its original tube https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1874507887 is a unique 1950s religious relic. Mid century gold-tone Christian #shrine is a nostalgic piece of history, and a thoughtful gift. #collectible #figurine #stylists #props #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 22d

Lovely chunky, scalloped links make this #vintage #1950s Monet #bracelet tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4370... a unique accessory. Its #design is a great example of #midcentury #jewelry, and looks great with mod outfits. Tiny brass 'Monet' hang tag attached. #fashion #costume #stylists #etsyvintage

Lovely chunky, scalloped links make this vintage, 1950s Monet bracelet https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4370318814 a unique accessory. Its design is a great example of mid century jewelry, and looks great with mod outfits. Tiny brass 'Monet' hang tag attached. #fashion #costume #stylists #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 23d

Fun #mod #vintage #1970s black evening #bag tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1685... with a snap bow closure. Slimline, semi-circle shape – convertible shoulder to #clutch – holds the essentials for a night out. Lined too. #cocktail #handbag #accessories #collectible #stylist #costume #etsyvintage

Fun, mod vintage 1970s black evening bag https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/1685944860 with a snap bow closure. Slimline, semi-circle shape – convertible shoulder to clutch – holds the essentials for a night out. Lined too. #cocktail #handbag #accessories #collectible #stylist #costume #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 24d

Bold, timeless #vintage Ellen Tracy #harlequin #cardigan #sweater tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4353... has a 3-button front with a #graphic black/blue pattern. #1980s shoulder pads. Warm wool blend #knit, wear in #fall #winter seasons – alone or layered. #designer #fashion #stylists #etsyvintage

Bold, timeless vintage Linda Allard for Ellen Tracy harlequin cardigan sweater https://tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4353919304 has a 3-button front with a graphic black/blue pattern. 1980s shoulder pads. Warm wool blend knit, wear in fall and winter seasons – alone or layered. #designer #fashion #stylists #etsyvintage

Janet @tcgvintageetc.bsky.social · 25d

Fabulous #1970s #Tupperware – #vintage marinade tray/keeper #storage container tcgvintageetc.etsy.com/listing/4295... features the #brand's imaginative #design #color + #functionality. Great USA-made #collectible, model 1292-6. A quality, fun #retro #kitchen tool. #cooking #stylists #etsyvintage