Buying Vintage Furniture For The First Time? Check These Tips!

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There are more than a few reasons to invest in vintage furniture. Besides the aesthetic appeal, vintage furniture is also practical, sustainable for any home. For something to qualify as vintage, it must be at least 30 years old, although furniture items aged 20 years or more can be also considered in this category. As a new customer, you may have your concerns, but in this post, we are sharing some of the best tips for buying vintage furniture for your help.

  • Find a reliable seller. Beware of sellers who sell anything with a rugged, worn-out look as vintage. When a product is rated as ‘vintage’, it must be genuine and not a replica. Also, if you want to get the best deals, check online stores and local garage sales.
  • Check the product well. Just because a furniture item is old doesn’t mean that it cannot be used on a day-to-day basis. For example, if you are buying a table, check if you can open all he drawers, and the product should be anything but wobbly.

  • Branded doesn’t always mean great. Some of the best vintage furniture available for sale have been sourced from oddest parts of the world, so while branded products are great, these are not all that you can buy. What matters more is the quality and history of the item.
  • Beware of extreme dressing. Most vintage furniture items are restored for use, but beware of something that has been overdone to catch your attention. You will be surprised to know that many people buy vintage and antique furniture because they are fond of the aging marks, which only add to authenticity.
  • Be good with bargaining. If you are buying vintage furniture from someone you know or from a yard sale, do consider the imperfections and use these for bargaining the price. In case of genuine online sellers and dealers, the pricing is usually transparent, so there is less to worry about.

There are no hard and fast trends for buying vintage décor items, but we recommend that you check for all the relevant designs and styles that will work for your home. This is more like an investment, and paying a tad more wouldn’t hurt your pocket. Also, you don’t have to play the matching game at all while buying vintage furniture, which is a huge advantage for anyone with basic knowledge of interior design.

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