Your Definitive Vintage Style Home Decor Shopping List

Published On: February 25, 2025 by https://www.redfin.com/blog/vintage-style-home-decor/

 

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a great vintage find. The perfect worn-in leather chair, a timeless mid-century coffee table, or a set of delicate porcelain vases that feel straight out of a Parisian flea market. But seasoned vintage shoppers know that finding those true treasures takes more than just luck. Whether you’re shopping for your house in San Francisco, CA, an apartment in Atlantic City, NJ, or a rental home in Tampa, FL, knowing what to look for can make all the difference. 

To help you navigate the world of secondhand shopping, we reached out to vintage experts for their go-to tips. From spotting quality materials to identifying hidden gems, consider this your insider’s guide to shopping smarter, scoring big, and curating a home full of pieces of history. [Read more…]

Early Wheel Barometer

A lovely and unusual 8” wheel barometer. At first glance this looks more or like a regular wheel barometer. It has a thermometer, the main dial, and lovely inlay work. The exterior has barber pole edging. [Read more…]

Flame Mahogany End Table

A gorgeous, flame mahogany end table. Sporting two drawers with the top being fitted, this table has a lot going on. First thing one notices are all of the vibrant, flame mahogany veneers. The top and drawer fronts are covered in them. [Read more…]

Virginia One Drawer Table

A lovely, one drawer end table. Made out of solid walnut, this table stands 28 ¼” tall. It is 19 ½” wide and 17 1/8” deep. The top and pull are original. [Read more…]

Pair of Inlaid Knife Boxes

Pair of Inlaid Knife Boxes

A gorgeous pair of inlaid knife boxes with their original interiors. The lid features an inlaid star while the edges are inlaid in an alternating herringbone pattern.

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Stick Barometer

A classic mahogany, stick barometer. This barometer features all the favorite elements of a stick barometer. It is sleek and has an exposed tube. It features a broken pediment arch and a door over its original brass plate. [Read more…]

Original 1942 Santa War Bonds Poster

An absolutely incredible United States War Bond poster from 1942 featuring Santa on his sleight with two of his reindeer. This piece is nothing short of “WOW”!  It was recently discovered, folded up, and put away in southern Virginia. [Read more…]

English Oak Tall Case Clock

A lovely, English oak tall case clock with mahogany accents. The clock is in excellent condition and appears to have an old, if not original, finish. It features beautiful inlays on the waist with chamfered columns. [Read more…]