Browsing the Vintage Den in Hyde Park, customers might discover a rare copy of John F. Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address ($800), a "No Parking" sign from Hawaii ($100) or a comic book from the Marvel series Fantastic Four ($2). Opened in December 2023 by married couple Sasha and Dennis French, the antiques store offers an eclectic array of secondhand items ideal for home décor. The Vintage Den's inventory includes collections of film cameras, lamps, vintage toys, road signs, old bottles and music records. The crowded shelves and one-of-a-kind pieces make shopping feel more like treasure hunting. "There's all this great old stuff that's out there that you could use or enjoy and not buy new stuff off the shelf," Dennis said. "It's just way more appealing." The Vintage Den's charm is evident from the parking lot: A "Sorry, we're open" sign hangs in the window, while quirky items such as a birdhouse, traffic cone, beach umbrella and child-size Mickey Mouse chair are displayed outside. The Frenches, who live in Waterville, source their wares at estate sales and auctions and through happenstance. For instance, Dennis got the JFK speech for free when he stumbled on it in a stack of books left over after an auction in Montpelier. Other items are the Frenches' own family heirlooms from Sasha's grandmother. The Vintage Den also helps people manage estate sales, which frequently offer a wealth of antiques. "All these people get stuck with their parents' stuff, and they don't want it," Dennis said. "So there's tons of inventory that just becomes available all the time, and it's kind of a service to help people sort through that." On occasion, the couple will cater to specific customer requests. Collectors of Star Wars memorabilia and chicken- and rooster-themed art are among the store's clientele. "People have certain things where they're always looking for that stuff," Dennis said. "So if you know somebody's into, like, G.I. Joe stuff, anytime I see G.I. Joe, that light bulb pops on, and I'm thinking of that person." One of those customers was Allen Van Anda, owner of Lost Nation Brewing in Morrisville, who stopped by to pick up a Miller High Life-branded wall clock he'd bought for $20. Dennis had purchased the clock at an estate sale with Van Anda in mind. "This place is incredible," Van Anda said. "I was like, I need something funky,…