White flea market finds

The patina of age and the elements brings a depth to white-painted pieces that's both evocative and ethereal.

Every white takes on a different cast, depending on its texture and the surrounding light. It's part of what makes this shade eternally intriguing—even when we think we've seen it all, a new depth or richness suddenly emerges. What attracted us to many of these white flean market-found pieces was their textural worn veneer. The flaking paint, distressed wood and patches of rust are readily visible, giving the items a ‘perfect imperfection.' A little rust is okay, it even adds a resonant quality, but make sure all your finds are structurally sound.


1 White worn wood
Worn wood and white are a potent mix to the flea market salvage aficionado. Architectural pieces, especially, often come with artfully peeling white paint, laying bare a weathered wood grain underneath.