Recently green-lit a redecorating project and finding yourself conflicted about whether to integrate new or used furniture? There are definite pros and cons to both, but here are a few reasons why we’ll always vouch for vintage!
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Because it’s sustainable
The home furnishings industry is expected to be a 477 billion dollar industry by 2027. While that’s great news for design makers, it’s easy to conclude that such monumental growth will have a huge material impact on the planet. Shopping vintage can help reduce some of those adverse effects while still bolstering the industry’s overall growth. How’s that for a win-win?
Because it’s supply chain-proof
Should you order a new sofa or dining table, you might be shocked to catch a glance of your lead time. Snarls in the supply chain have added months to custom-order furniture lead times. While there’s no denying that patience is a virtue, sometimes you can’t put your need for new dining chairs on ice for half a year. Thankfully, vintage furniture is already fabricated and ready to ship your way today.
Because it might be more affordable
Hear us out here — Is an authentic Pierre Jeanneret chair going to put you back less than a new reproduction? Yeah, no. (Insert laugh-cray face.) But there are instances where opting for vintage over new can save you some cash. Consigned designs from high-end retailers like Design Within Reach are great examples. While they’re retro designs, they’re not authentic vintage, so they tend to depreciate in value if they’re being consigned soon after they’re purchased.
Because it possesses character
Designers say it all of the time, but there really is no substitution for the depth vintage can bring to a space. An interior without a bit of authentic age runs the risk of feeling soulless. Even if it’s a simple piece of art or a vintage lamp, bring in something with age to lend character. Chances are, once you adopt one piece, you won’t be able to stop!
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