A Vintage Story Co

A Vintage Story Co Offering a curated collection of vintage goods to help your home tell your story.

Some pieces are just too beautiful to disappear.This hand-carved Eastlake footboard from the late 1800s has been given a...
07/12/2026

Some pieces are just too beautiful to disappear.

This hand-carved Eastlake footboard from the late 1800s has been given a second life as a hook rack, keeping all of its original character while becoming useful again. Hang coats, towels, hats, bags, artwork... whatever makes sense in your home.

I love finding ways to let these incredible old pieces keep telling their story instead of ending up forgotten. DM me for more information.

A Vintage Story
Lower Level of Happenstance Vintage
North Aurora, IL
Open Every Day 10–6

This little guy lives in a jar on a shelf amongst a set of vintage wooden spoons. But he is special! A watchmaker's bras...
07/10/2026

This little guy lives in a jar on a shelf amongst a set of vintage wooden spoons. But he is special!

A watchmaker's brass hammer from the 1930s. Made by C&E Marshall Company of Chicago. Tiny and beautifully made and proof that even the smallest jobs deserved quality tools.

Where did the scratches come from? Was this used by a craftsman? A hobbyist? What projects took up the hours to wear the handle smooth? Even with the mystery I love the history.

07/07/2026

The first pieces from the 1890s Packard organ are ready for their next chapter.

The original key sets have been carefully refreshed, and the brass reeds—the very pieces that air passed over to create music more than a century ago—have been framed as art. I love preserving the story while giving these beautiful details a new life.

Available soon at A Vintage Story or DM me for more information.

What part of an antique would you save?

✨ A Vintage Story
📍 Lower level of Happenstance Vintage – North Aurora, IL
🕰️ Open every day, 10–6

When I found this last week, it took me a minute ... but then the slots in the side and the open ends made perfect sense...
07/03/2026

When I found this last week, it took me a minute ... but then the slots in the side and the open ends made perfect sense. A vintage brass match box cover ✨.

Did someone else use it to keep the matches out and pretty for their morning candle? Was it tableside at baby's first birthday or a grandfather's 80th?

One of my favorite things about vintage is how even the most practical items were made with beauty in mind.

06/29/2026

Another antique organ followed me home... I swear they find *me*. 🤎

This time it's an 1890s Packard organ from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and I can't wait to discover all the beautiful things hidden inside this one. Every piece has a story, and this is just the beginning of its next chapter.

Come along for the ride and see what it becomes.

A Vintage Story
Lower level of Happenstance Vintage
North Aurora, IL
Open Every Day 10–6

✨ Vintage Story Friday ✨A quick outing with a friend turned up three darling antique finds. I love finding these diamond...
06/26/2026

✨ Vintage Story Friday ✨

A quick outing with a friend turned up three darling antique finds. I love finding these diamonds in the rough.

An English cream pot, a Guernsey match striker and a Sanford ink jar. When holding things that were made over a century ago, I feel so lucky to be able to treasure them, preserve them and pass them on.

Are you a tiny treasure seeker like me?

A Vintage Story
Lower Level of Happenstance Vintage
North Aurora, IL
Open Every Day 10–6

06/25/2026

Antique bedposts, given a new purpose.

This wall shelf preserves the craftsmanship of the original piece while creating something useful for today's home. Perfect for an entryway, reading nook, kitchen corner, or any spot that needs a little character.

Available now. DM for details. $195

✨ **Vintage Story Friday** ✨A 1930s Burleigh Ware English Old Willow teapot.How many cups of tea did it pour? How many c...
06/19/2026

✨ **Vintage Story Friday** ✨

A 1930s Burleigh Ware English Old Willow teapot.

How many cups of tea did it pour? How many conversations did it host? What news did it hear over the last 90 years?

This beautiful piece carries the signs of a life where it was both used and cherished. The gilded edges and hand applied transferware pattern reflect the fascination with Eastern-inspired design that still brings joy nearly a century later.

Coming soon to A Vintage Story, ready for its next chapter.

*A Vintage Story — Lower level of Happenstance Vintage — North Aurora, IL — Open Every Day 10 to 6* ☕️✨

06/15/2026

Shop refresh in full swing!

✨ Four new tables topped with fresh finds
🇺🇸 Red, white & blue decorating inspiration
🕰️ Vintage treasures arriving weekly

Whether you're styling for summer gatherings, the Fourth of July, or simply love adding character to your home, there's something new waiting to be discovered.

A Vintage Story — Lower level of Happenstance Vintage — North Aurora, IL — Open Every Day 10 to 6

06/12/2026

Next in the Organ Series ✨

This petite wall shelf began its life as the original music rest from an 1899 Story & Clark pump organ, crafted in Chicago over 125 years ago.

Carefully repurposed to preserve its character and history, it now offers a beautiful spot to display a favorite treasure, small artwork, or a treasured keepsake. A small piece with a big story.

DM me for more information. $125

Which piece from this organ transformation has been your favorite so far?

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211 South Lincolnway Street
North Aurora, IL
60542

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Thursday 10am - 6pm
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