Dwelling on the Past - Vintage and Pre-Loved Home Decor and Furniture

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Featured Collection: The Holiday Shop

14.5" Ceramic Christmas Tree (Unlit)

14.5" Ceramic Christmas Tree (Unlit)

Regular price $18.00 CAD

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1980s Christmas Coffee Mug with Teddy Bear and Music Notes

1980s Christmas Coffee Mug with Teddy Bear and Music Notes

Regular price $5.00 CAD

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions 2013)

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions 2013)

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Assorted Set of Blue Glittery Ornaments

Assorted Set of Blue Glittery Ornaments

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Featured Collection: Collectible Classics

Heidi by Johanna Spyri (Hallmark Gift Edition, 2001)

Heidi by Johanna Spyri (Hallmark Gift Edition, 2001)

Regular price $15.00 CAD

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First Aid to the Injured by The St. John Ambulance Association (39th Edition, 1930s)

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First Aid to the Injured by The St. John Ambulance Association (39th Edition, 1930s)

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Webster Dictionary Self-Pronouncing Deluxe Edition

Webster Dictionary Self-Pronouncing Deluxe Edition

Regular price $12.00 CAD

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Bantam Classic Paperback (1981)

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Bantam Classic Paperback (1981)

Regular price $8.00 CAD

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Featured Collection: Brass Goodies

Vintage Leaping Brass Antelopes (set of 2)

Vintage Leaping Brass Antelopes (set of 2)

Regular price $50.00 CAD

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Brass Snuffer with Red Wood Handle

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Brass Snuffer with Red Wood Handle

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Brass Easel with Bow Decor

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Brass Easel with Bow Decor

Regular price $28.00 CAD

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Large Vintage Brass Wall Sconce with Two Candle Holders

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Large Vintage Brass Wall Sconce with Two Candle Holders

Regular price $58.00 CAD

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Featured Collection: Beautiful Books

Michaelangelo by Ludwig Goldscheider Phaidon Press Hardcover (1964)

Michaelangelo by Ludwig Goldscheider Phaidon Press Hardcover (1964)

Regular price $38.00 CAD

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Vincent van Gogh Viking Press XL Hardcover Book (1969 1st ed.)

Vincent van Gogh Viking Press XL Hardcover Book (1969 1st ed.)

Regular price $38.00 CAD

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A History of Modern Art by H. H. Arnason XL Hardcover Book (1968)

A History of Modern Art by H. H. Arnason XL Hardcover Book (1968)

Regular price $32.00 CAD

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Disney: They Drew as They Pleased Vol. 4 Hardcover (Mid-Century Era)

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Disney: They Drew as They Pleased Vol. 4 Hardcover (Mid-Century Era)

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About Dwelling on the Past

Established in 2021, Dwelling on the Past is a woman-owned business offering thoughtfully-curated vintage and secondhand home goods. In my shop, you'll find a perfect mix of thrifted treasures, vintage items, and refurbished furniture pieces curated for the colourful and classic home. We ship from Oshawa, ON. Happy shopping!