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Vintage Windmill Wheel as Decor

July 12, 2012 by Allison 5 Comments

vintage windmill wheel hanging on the wall - Absolutely Beautiful Things via AtticmagAn icon of Americana, the windmill wheel is being repurposed as wall art.

I lost a picture of a windmill wheel used as a wall hanging when my previous laptop stopped working but I’ve never lost my desire to own one.  They are becoming a rare site when driving across the country, so if they pull at your heartstrings too, better snap one up if you run across it for sale.  This sculptural beauty was placed over a hallway table, out of harm’s way for children.

vintage windmill wheel - Brocanteur Vintage via AtticmagIn all my years of browsing antique and consignment shops I’ve never seen a wheel for sale.  This ginormous “mill” (as collectors call them) is almost eleven feet in diameter and weights nearly 200 pounds. The small garden version in the foreground doesn’t compare.

vintage windmill wheel with tail - Craigs list via AtticmagThe handsome red tipped version still has its tail – decorative tails are also highly collectible. I located this wheel on Craigslist. I expect it would be necessary to remove the tail to display something this large indoors.

vintage wooden windmill wheel hanging above sofa - Country Living via AtticmagExcuse the magazine page crease, but I wanted to show this amazing wooden version. Vintage charm doesn’t get much better than this.

(Sources: Absolutely Beautiful Things, Brocanteur Vintage, Craigslist, Country Living)

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Comments

  1. Cher says

    July 22, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    My mill is finally on the wall of my new house! In spite of the fact that the great room was designed around it, the mill was the last item of decor to be put into place. It’s 8′ with a 4′ tail. I’ll be posting about it this week on my blog if you care to take a peek at it. Thanks for showing us other mill decor photos. There’s not many of us fanatics out there!

    Reply
    • Allison says

      July 22, 2012 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks for commenting – I look forward to seeing yours! Lucky you!

      Reply
      • Mashi says

        September 12, 2012 at 5:38 am

        I am wondering if someone can help me locate one to purchase? Thanks

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        • Allison says

          September 12, 2012 at 8:57 am

          Hi Mashi. Google is your friend. Also check Craig’s List and local sources – flea markets, antique stores, consignment shops.

          Thanks for stopping by, Allison

          Reply
  2. Char says

    August 17, 2015 at 1:05 am

    What do you use to hang a windmill on a wall?

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