OBTAINIUM ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE WARES Karine Cugurno simply loves antiques and collecting, and last year made her lifelong dream of owning her own store a reality when she opened Obtainium Antiques and Vintage Wares. “I had always been a collector and love the history of pieces. I started selling years ago at the Mornington Antique Centre, then at the Vintage Shed in Dromana. I knew I wanted to open a store in Progress Street, and finally last year I did,” she said. When Karine heard the word “obtainium” used on a TV show one day, she knew it was the perfect name for her store. “Obtainium means to use materials that people throw away to create things. It is about re-using, re-purposing and recycling and that’s what we do here,” said Karine. “We not only sell antiques but have lots of bits and pieces that people can use for their arts and crafts, or to sculpt with.
We also repurpose furniture by dismantling and creating different pieces. We have made hall tables and stands out of recycled timber and metal frames.” Obtainium Antiques and Vintage Wares is the one stop shop for pieces that will bring your home to life, with everything from quirky pieces to retro and genuine antiques. “We have vintage and antiques, with a varied price range so there is something for everyone,” said Karine, from her store with is about 180 square metres of vintage goodies. “We have everything ranging from antique and old books, lots of vinyl, tables and chairs, book shelves, china and jewellery to name a few. Collectors love our footy cards, war memorabilia, midcentury and Victorian furniture, and wide selection of music.” After opening in July last year, Karine says she is delighted with the response from customers.
“I have been so happy with how people have loved the store and have got brilliant feedback from everyone who comes in. It’s been a lovely surprise and it’s a great feeling to be supplying to people the kind of items they are passionate about collecting,” she said.
Obtainium Antiques and Vintage Wares is open seven days through summer, from 9.30am till 5pm 2/15 Progress Street, Mornington Phone 5975 3169.
Obtainium Antiques & Vintage Wares
Antiques, vintage wears, collectables, memorabilia, records and more. Bought and sold.
7 Days A Week 9.30am - 5.00pm
2/15 Progress Street Mornington | t: 5975 3169
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