Our next vendor blends clean midcentury lines with Arab hospitality: I’m thrilled to introduce you to Laila of Fig Tree Antique (@figtreeantique ).
Laila curates home goods that bring character and craftsmanship into everyday life. In her collection at Garlic Girl Vintage, you’ll find 70s dinnerware, teak trays, etched brass vases, hand-thrown pottery, embroidered textiles, and other timeless pieces made by hand and chosen for their utility.
Fig Tree Antique echoes the sacred symbolism of figs in Middle Eastern culture: abundance, peace, prosperity, and connection. Laila is so thoughtful with everything she brings to the table, literally and figuratively.
Welcome to GGV, Laila!!
Mid-century worlds collide at @garlicgirlvintage 🌎. Find post-war American pennants, Bulgarian pottery, lithograph globes, and my personal favorite, Egyptian cigarette novelties from the United Arab Republic period.
This midcentury modern vignette brought to you by @figtreeantique 🦎 So many good details in each piece, like the brass accents on the side table legs and the stitching on the lampshade. Ashley not included!
Vinyl + wood chair $280
Brutalist oversized table lamp $250
Early MCM American tiered side table $182
Stop in or call 202-688-0151 to purchase!
Finally got my hands on these mid-century folk illustrations by Ziad Zokari, a gorgeous archive of Syrian dress and regional heritage.
Sharing my little love letter to Syria today in honor of National Liberation Day. 🇸🇾
The original Instagram reel, 1946 edition. 🎞️ See the history below!
The View-Master, introduced at the 1939 World’s Fair, wasn’t meant to be a children’s toy at all, it was considered cutting-edge “virtual reality” for adults. The earliest Bakelite models used brand-new Kodachrome film to create crisp, immersive 3D scenes of national parks, monuments, and far-away places most people would never see in person.
What I love most is how seriously people treated them in those early years. There were clubs dedicated to collecting scenic reels, photo studios that specialized only in View-Master photography, and travel companies that commissioned entire sets so families could experience destinations before booking their trips. These weren’t just souvenirs, they were tiny passports into the mid-century world.
We’re currently sorting through an incredible 1940s collection, and it truly feels like holding a pocket-sized time machine. If you’ve ever wanted a piece of analog magic from the days before scrolling, stay tuned!
Introducing ourselves for our new followers and friends -
Fig Tree Antique curates mid-century housewares, global antiques, and women’s vintage fashion from the 1950s–1990s, bringing character and craftsmanship into everyday life. Expect retro serveware, etched brass vases, teak trays, embroidered textiles, and timeless vintage dresses — like a 1960s dinner party in a Damascene courtyard.
I’m Laila, the curator behind Fig Tree Antique. I’m a lifelong collector inspired by travel, Arab hospitality, and the art of living well. I believe in surrounding ourselves with pieces that hold history, things that remind us of beauty, care, and intention. My collections celebrate the enduring charm of everyday objects meant to be cherished for years to come.
