The vintage style includes all those pieces of furniture and decorative accessories that belong to the past decades but are brought up to date according to the current trends. In reality it is all the second-hand furniture that is put back on sale either by private individuals or professionals. To better decipher the vintage style, Laurent Hosana, decorator and interior designer, reveals his best tricks.
Why opt for a vintage piece?
At present, the vintage style essentially includes furniture or accessories dating from the 1950s and 1960s, until the mid-1970s. For most of these pieces, they adopt a Scandinavian style, which has been very trendy lately. By having one or two vintage pieces in an interior, it is possible to stand out and bring a lot of personality to a living room or bedroom. Thus, the vintage style makes it possible to stand out from classic interiors. Moreover, this vintage furniture often proves to be more resistant over time.
Where to find vintage furniture?
Vintage is accessible to everyone. Indeed, you can choose between a professional or a private individual. Antique dealers surf on this wave of vintage, but often present excessive prices. On the contrary, private individuals often try to get rid of their old furniture. All you have to do is go to a flea market, a garage sale or even online, on sales platforms such as LeBonCoin. Especially since it is much easier to negotiate the purchase price with a private individual!
Some pitfalls to avoid
In decoration, the total look is never a harmonious solution. It is then necessary to avoid the overload of vintage pieces. Moreover, one must be attentive to the quality of vintage furniture, by studying the smallest details of the piece of furniture before making a compulsive purchase.
