The Fab Pad

Here it is, my new online vintage and antique business, Memories of Lenore!

I want to thank you all for following and supporting The Fab Pad over the past 11 years; I hope to see many of you follow me over to Memories of Lenore!

During my time with the Fab Pad, I realized my passion was rooted in the truly unique and unusual antique and vintage pieces, in particular, personal effects such as jewelry. And the little bits of wonderful charming old decor, that make a home interesting and eclectic.

With that, Memories of Lenore was created, the name an homage to my favourite Edgar Allan Poe poem, “The Raven”.

Please join me there, and follow along in my pursuit for objects of age & allure!

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TODAY is your chance to own this gorgeous Paul Frankl set at a steal of a price! The dining set and matching console are being auctioned off at online. Someone is going to get a sweet deal! 🍭 💰

This is it, today and tomorrow and then it’s au revoir forever! Still lots of awesome items available at 50% off, parking available in the back! Saturday 12-6pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Purchase online and pick up during shop hours or by appointment May 27-30.

I’ve always loved the motion in the iconic dancing figure chalkware lamps of the 1950s, and these are no exception! Repainted in bold apple green and crowned with black silky shades, these are fabulous statement pieces. $495 / pair minus 50% during our store closing sale - ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT!

It’s now or never! Shop open today 12-6, Friday and Saturday the same, Sunday (our final day) 12-4pm. Or shop online 24/7!

💡 LIGHTING 💡 We have some pretty awesome lighting left, all 50% off! Tagged in this post, you can purchase them via our website - discount shown in cart!

💥 MAKE AN OFFER! 💥 Applies to all furniture items in the above photos. Items are also tagged so you can visit the website and see details easily. 🏷️

🔴RULES:
1) Send your offer via DM here on Instagram or via email on our website (do not send via Facebook, I don’t check it frequently). Do not comment on this post with an offer, DM or email only.
2) You must be able to pay for your item within two hours of offer acceptance. Failure to pay in this timeline will result in me moving on to the next offer. Total payable by etransfer or credit card via PayPal.
3) All items must be picked up by Thursday, May 30, no exceptions
4) Don’t be a jerk. Yes I’m accepting offers but if you offer me $10 for a $300 chair you are a massive tool and will be blocked.
5) PST/GST applicable
6) Taking offers until 5pm Sunday, May 26, after that it all goes to an auction house.

LAST OPEN DAY - SUNDAY, MAY 26 12-4pm
This week: Wednesday-Saturday 12-6pm

FYI! It’s now or never. Website open for purchases 24/7, items can be picked up anytime before May 30. Reserved parking behind the shop.

What do you do with a vintage leopard fur coat?

I appreciated this item for both its beauty and brutality, and I purchased it at an auction knowing I wanted to do something positive with it.

I could donate it to a museum, where it would probably be stored away and almost never seen.

I could donate it to a wildlife rescue to comfort orphaned animals - but I soon found out these rescues are overflowing in vintage furs.

After years in storage and with the impending closure of my shop, I finally decided to auction it off and give the entire winning amount to a big cat conversation group.

This choice was fraught with its own perils; would anyone bid? Wearing fur is, after all, a controversial subject. And in these tough economic times, the minimum bid of $1500 is a lot to ask. But I did it anyway.

I’m so pleased to say that the entire amount from the singular winning bid was donated to to help save leopards. While leopards were mostly protected with the Wildlife Act of 1972, they are still listed as vulnerable and have lost much of their original habitat.

$1500 is just a drop in the bucket of what is needed to save big cats, but I’m glad something good could come from my purchase of this coat, and I know the new owner adores and respects it as much as I did. ❤️🐆

30 new items just added to the website, here are just a few! Available for purchase 24/7 online or in store during business hours. 50% off during our store closing sale, less than two weeks left!

This is it! 50% off absolutely everything for our last two weeks open! It’s now or never to get those vintage treasures you’ve been eyeing up. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-6pm, Sunday 12-4pm, closed Monday/Tuesday. Parking available behind the shop.

Super funky one of a kind 1950s bar cabinet, refinished, new hairpin legs, and groovy new wallpaper. A truly fabulous and unique statement piece, carefully and lovingly restored and updated by us. $1395 minus 50% off during our store closing sale.

Sweet little pair of mid century Danish teak nesting tables. There would have been a third, smaller table at one time, but evidently the previous owner had grown attached to it. 😆 Nonetheless, this refinished pair are handsome and perfect for small spaces! $395 minus 50% off during our store closing sale.

At the complete opposite end of our previously posted chair, made about 100 years apart, we have a fine example of the “Lotus” chair by Canadian designer Paul Boulva for Artopex, made for the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Unique colour combination of chocolate and tangerine orange, in nice vintage condition with some wear. $495 (minus 50% off during our store closing sale)

⭐️ AUCTION ⭐️ I am auctioning off this incredible 1960s real leopard fur coat for wild cat conservation and anti poaching, with the entire amount going to to fund their incredible work.

When Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis wore a leopard fur coat in 1962, she kicked off a fashion mania that would see leopards hunted to near extension for their hides. Fortunately, in 1972 the Wildlife Protection Act was created and all leopard products were banned.

This coat is exceptional both in its beauty and brutality; the craftsmanship is simply unmatched, carefully using all parts of the hide to create a wearable work of art. The chocolate satin liner is gorgeously embroidered, bearing the original owners monogram and the furriers’ label. It is in as close to mint condition as one could possibly hope to find. Size is approximately an 8-10 in todays sizing.

🛑 Please note: I am absolutely 100% against fur farms and killing any animal for its fur, the only exception being indigenous peoples who use the hides for clothing and ceremonial purposes.

⭐️ AUCTION RULES ⭐️
🔨 Bidding starts now. Opening bid is $1500.
💲 Bid increments are $100.
🎤 Comment on this post with your bid.
🌎 LOCALS only; I WILL NOT ship this item.
🏆 The winning bid will be announced May 15, 2024 at 12:00pm PST, here on our Instagram account.
🎉 The winning bidder will be contacted immediately to arrange payment and pickup.

💥 40% off ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING! Yes, everything! 💥

🛍️ Shop online 24/7 at www.thefabpad.com

🏬 In store (where there are tons of items not yet listed on the website!) Wed-Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-4pm (closed Mon/Tues)

Sale is on until we run out of items or the shop closure around the end of May. It’s now or never folks! ❤️

This is the end, my beautiful friend.

At the end of May, I will be closing the Fab Pad. It’s been a ride lasting 11 years, but it’s time to move on to something new.

It’s no secret that the faltering economy has been brutal on small businesses the past year or so, and we were not immune to that effect. The vintage market itself has changed drastically since I started this business - it’s now a struggle to find stock, and costs of refinishing/restoring those pieces to the level I want have skyrocketed. Many other factors carried weight in this decision too, but why dwell on the negative?

Instead, let’s celebrate that the Fab Pad existed and offered a place to shop and enjoy for vintage and antique fans in beautiful Steveston Village. I am incredibly grateful to all my wonderful customers - the relationships built through a common love of good design I will carry with me forever.

I will continue to sell small vintage/antique items under a new name, and also have a new (and unusual!) business venture in the works…stay tuned for those details!

In the meantime, please help us clear out our stock! Everything is now 40% off, in store and online.

I’ve included some of our past window displays in this post for the sake of nostalgia. Much love to all of those who loved the Fab Pad. ❤️

Hard to find pair of mid century walnut nightstands now available! Refinished tops, dovetail joinery, and funky new drawer liner. Functional storage combo of open cubby and drawer, compact and ideal for small spaces. $895 / pair minus 30% off, buy them in store or on our website!

Brutalist style 1980s metal and glass coffee/side tables, featuring southwest Native American iconography. In excellent condition with intentional patina, these are fabulous and unique statement pieces. Coffee table, $495. Side table, $295. Both 30% off during our sale!

Rawr!! 🐯 Check out this gorgeous art deco curio cabinet, freshly adorned with bengal tiger themed wallpaper backing. This mahogany beauty features it’s original crown glass and unique web-like framing on the doors. Check out those dragon feet too! In our current window display, $895 minus 30% off during our sale!

Just a reminder… 😉

Handsome and super functional vintage teak coffee table with new swanky black stone top! This solid teak table is quipped with a slat shelf, perfect for holding books, magazines, remotes, etc. The hard wearing Caesarstone top can take just about anything you throw at it and looks good in the process! In beautiful condition. $495 minus 30% off during our store wide sale

This super handsome 1960s made in Canada Eames style lounger went to its new home before we could post it! Complete with ottoman, we refinished the walnut shell on this set, polished and cleaned everything, and made it look fabulous again! So comfy and sure to be enjoyed by its new owners! SOLD

Hard to find matching pair of 1950s mid century modern lounge chairs, refinished frames and fresh upholstery and webbing! These gorgeous solid walnut chairs features sculptural details such as the curvy arms, tapered legs, and round back spindles. $3295 / pair minus 30% off during our sale.

Fabulous set of 4 wrought iron chairs with original paint, made circa 1930s. We clear coated these frames to preserve the patina, and stripped and refinished the plywood seats to add to the industrial look. Would look awesome around a live edge, marble, or antique harvest table. $1195 minus 30% off during our sale!

Petite 1970s teak dresser in hard to find size! Made in Sweden, freshly cleaned and oiled, some wear remaining and a few fade marks on the side. Functional storage for small spaces! $345 plus 30% off during our sale!

Fabulous sculptural 1960s solid walnut coffee table by Kroehler, with built in magazine/plant holder. Base is refinished, original glass in nice condition with minor wear. Compact and perfect for small spaces! $1495 minis 30% during our sale!

Perfect for a compact entertainment unit, this antique oak Jacobean revival cabinet is a beauty! Lovely golden patina, charming mismatched pulls, and lots of storage make this ideal for small spaces. Neatly cut holes made by the previous owner in the backing board make hooking up electronics a breeze! $495 minus 30% during our sale!

Beautiful super rare 1950s *solid* African teak dining table by iconic Canadian designer, Jan Kuypers, for Imperial Furniture of Ontario. This simple yet elegantly designed table includes a leaf, and comfortably seats 4-6. Compact and perfect for small spaces! $1395 (plus 30% off during our sale, on now!)

In case you missed our stories… here is some fabulous lighting *not* on the website, all 30% off! Shop is open today 12-6, tomorrow 12-4, reserved parking in the back!