Vintage pieces have soul, a sense of history and gravitas, durability, so you can one day pass them on to others. Antiques are more than furniture; they’re physical pieces of history infusing your home with the stories of our collective past. That old dresser holds more than clothes- it’s a keeper of secret histories.

Unlike today’s mass produced furniture, vintage pieces offer superior craftsmanship that will last a lifetime. Have you ever noticed how heavy vintage furniture can be? It’s because its not hiding cheap particle board or plastic guts beneath faux finishes. Some items, like hand knotted rugs, even appreciate over time! There’s a reason Manafort was buying all those Persian rugs.

A sophisticated home is a well curated one. In other words, it’s all about the Mix. Vintage pieces add texture, contrast, and personality to any style space and pack the most punch when juxtaposed with modern pieces. When you pair old and newer pieces, they highlight each other’s differences and the result is a home that’s truly original.

Go Green. Buy vintage over fast /disposable furniture. Antique and Vintage pieces are the most environmentally responsible choice for home decorating because they’re 100% post-consumer content.

Plus, when you buy an antique, you’re supporting a small, locally owned business and ensuring your furnishings don’t come from a sweat shop. Doesn’t that feel better than ordering something from a faceless corporation? Here’s to being socially responsible!

Antique and Vintage furniture allows you to curate a home that’s one of a kind and expresses your personality instead of looking like everyone else’s. It’s a buzzkill to walk into a friend’s house and realize they have all the same furniture and decor as you do- your home should feel original! Thankfully, antiques are unique and offer nearly endless variety. I’ll sum it up with another of my favorite quotes from The Young Collectors: “There’s no such thing as a McBlanket Chest.”