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		<title>Review: Funtiques in Springfield</title>
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		<dc:creator>Abbie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I visited Funtiques, a new antiques store in Springfield, Missouri, in October.  It was a Friday and we were headed to Branson, Missouri, for a family reunion weekend.  I loved the store so much that I requested we make another stop there when we made our return trip home on Sunday. If you are into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I visited Funtiques, a new antiques store in Springfield, Missouri, in October.  It was a Friday and we were headed to Branson, Missouri, for a family reunion weekend.  I loved the store so much that I requested we make another stop there when we made our return trip home on Sunday.</p>
<p>If you are into retro furniture and you live anywhere near Springfield, you need to make a trip to this store!  I don&#8217;t go to Springfield very often, but I will make more of an effort now that I know that this store is there.</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/4151400152_fe8c971a74.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="500" height="332" /></p>
<p>Funtiques is focused on furniture and accessories from the 1940s through the 1970s.  From the moment you walk in the door, it is evident that you&#8217;re in the hands of someone who loves retro style.</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/4151390996_d61a2f1ab1.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="500" height="332" /></p>
<p>This chair &amp; lamp combination greeted us when we came in, along with all those great textiles.</p>
<p>And then you see this:</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4150633169_316513f101.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="333" height="500" /></p>
<p>Holy crap, is that awesome or what?  Look at that gorgeous lemon-yellow bar and matching vinyl stools.  This belongs in a someone&#8217;s sunroom, right off the pool, and someone with frosted lipstick should be mixing the drinks.  I love this thing.  I love it!</p>
<p>The whole store has a great feel!  Though it is split into booths, only some of the booths are rented out.  The rest of the store is designed like a series of rooms, filled with furniture and accessories that match.</p>
<p>A little white Hollywood regency here:</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/4151395340_22945afb63.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="500" height="332" /></p>
<p>Pink dinette there:</p>
<p><a title="Funtiques by aabbbiee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabbbiee/4151392906/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4151392906_22c0af9132.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="500" height="332" /></a></p>
<p>And some solid gold sounds of the 70s&#8230;</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4151396130_ab1c5063e0.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="500" height="332" /></p>
<p>I was pretty impressed with some of the owner&#8217;s finds.</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4150638895_855c8378cd.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="332" height="500" /></p>
<p>I love the chair and the lamp (I&#8217;m always a sucker for vintage lampshades), but look at that wonderful room divider behind the chair!  Isn&#8217;t that great?</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/4151392346_960746a84e.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="332" height="500" /></p>
<p>Giant peacock wall hanging!</p>
<p>And this, probably my favorite thing in the whole store (other than the lemon yellow bar and stools):</p>
<p><a title="Funtiques by aabbbiee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabbbiee/4151392906/"></a></p>
<p><a title="Funtiques by aabbbiee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabbbiee/4151392906/"></a></p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4151398464_4fa5b78851.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="332" height="500" /></p>
<p>I love that crazy mirrored shelf thing.  I have seen a few of these from this era, and I even own one myself that I love, but I&#8217;ve never seen one like this.  It&#8217;s hard to tell from the picture (you should see it in person!), but besides the crazy geometric shapes with the giant points and all the gold and the mirrors, it has many sections with pressed floral and botanical designs.  And it is huge- at least four feet long.  Unbelievable.</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/4150635177_d0b79be225.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="500" height="333" /></p>
<p>A couple of great pictures.  These were also very big- the top one is about 3&#8242; long, and the bottom one is probably 16&#8243;x24&#8243;,</p>
<p><a title="Funtiques by aabbbiee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabbbiee/4151394052/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4151394052_ba61201ca9.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="333" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>Lucite table and black vinyl chairs&#8230; and don&#8217;t forget the great chrome lamp on the table.  I didn&#8217;t get a good shot of the room divider that is right behind this table, but you can see some of its geometric wrought iron style here.</p>
<p><a title="Funtiques by aabbbiee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabbbiee/4150638269/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4150638269_94ab6a69dd.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="500" height="332" /></a></p>
<p>The furniture was in beautiful condition, like this Danish modern hutch.  A lot of the furniture was in sets, which I love!  Don&#8217;t break up the furniture sets!  And check out these dishes:</p>
<p><a title="Funtiques by aabbbiee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabbbiee/4150639559/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4150639559_6214fbb3cd.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="332" height="500" /></a></p>
<p>I liked this plastic lunch table set.  All the chairs are connected and on wheels, right out of a cafeteria!  It would need a big kitchen for practical use, but it would be a lot of fun.</p>
<p><a title="Funtiques by aabbbiee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabbbiee/4150640715/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/4150640715_6fc979d103.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="500" height="332" /></a></p>
<p>Lots of wonderful accessories and finds.</p>
<p><a title="Funtiques by aabbbiee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aabbbiee/4151399540/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/4151399540_366401807a.jpg" alt="Funtiques" width="333" height="500" /></a>&#8216;</p>
<p>I would say the prices were fair.  There were a few deals to be had, and certainly you would find the prices insanely cheap if you live in California or another place where mid-century modern goodness goes for high dollar prices.  For Missouri, the prices are reasonable.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m a little confused that I can&#8217;t find a listing for Funtiques on Google, but there is a listing for Decade Designs (which is also on their sign).  Funtiques doesn&#8217;t have a website, but they do have an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Funtiques">Etsy shop</a> (with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35279716">poodle plates</a>!  and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34845526">anondized glasses</a>!).</p>
<p>Funtiques is located at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=1135+E+Commercial+St,+springfield+mo&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=45.197878,72.597656&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=1135+E+Commercial+St,+Springfield,+Greene,+Missouri+65803&amp;z=16">1135 E. Commercial Street</a> in Springfield, Missouri.  I&#8217;m not very familiar with Springfield, but Funtiques is right next door to the Majestic Flea Market on the north side of town, just a mile or so off I-44.  There is plenty of parking available.</p>
<p>And you should definitely stop by.  (Did you not see the picture of the lemon yellow bar?  That was so cool!)</p>
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