Des Moines Estate/Vintage Sale — Mid-Century, Folk Art, Barware, Vintage Iowa, Pottery, Holiday

This is Part 1 of a multi-week estate/vintage/antique series—fresh inventory will roll out across September and October. Every sale will feature new items, but this first release is already packed with treasures.

Highlights include:

• Pottery & Ceramics: McCoy, Denman, Fitz & Floyd, signed Italian (Deruta, Bitossi, Vietri)
• Wedgewood china
• Lots of branded mid-century pottery
• Brass and copper
• Glass: Murano, Blenko, Empoli, Peggy Karr fused glass, signed studio pieces
• Decor: Dansk, mid-century brass, Scandinavian Modern floor lamps, vintage barware
• Folk & Textiles: Sweetgrass baskets, folk art from around the world, embroidered linens, vintage Iowa & Americana

This is a curated collection — no filler. Much of it is priced to move, while still leaving room for dealer profit.

Additional standouts:

• Cloisonné jar, Nordic brass candlestick, cast-iron ship bookends, cat figurines (hand-painted & others)
• Clothing & textiles: 60s/70s coats, Star Wars child’s quilt, vintage Iowa gear
• Antique furniture: dovetail dresser (needs knobs), antique trunk, two café/bistro sets
• Kitchen & housewares: boxes of mugs, functional vintage kitchenware, collectible holiday

Pricing:

Most items fall into color-dot tiers ($1, $3, $5, $10). Select higher-value pieces tagged individually. Bundle deals encouraged.