7 Favorite Vintage Furniture Sites
Take a Break from Flea Markets and Goodwill and Scour the Web for Unique Vintage Decor
Now that vintage goods, recycled furniture, antiques, and thrifting have officially come back in style, more and more vintage marketplaces are popping up online. Like all things on the internet, the benefit is easy accessibility — thanks to the abundance of online stores, the average consumer has access to products that he or she might never have otherwise. The result? Super stylish homes, higher quality of product, and a more educated consumer.
The downside of course is that the sheer amount of product on these stores (not to mention the sheer amount of stores that exist) can be pretty overwhelming. If you don't know where to go, or what exactly you're looking for, it's easy to get lost in the thousands of images of mid-century sconces.
To make life a little easier, here are seven great vintage furniture shopping sites. Ranging from traditional to mid-century, some of these sites are marketplaces, and some of them were initially store-based, but all of them have an impeccable collection of beautiful vintage product.
The downside of course is that the sheer amount of product on these stores (not to mention the sheer amount of stores that exist) can be pretty overwhelming. If you don't know where to go, or what exactly you're looking for, it's easy to get lost in the thousands of images of mid-century sconces.
To make life a little easier, here are seven great vintage furniture shopping sites. Ranging from traditional to mid-century, some of these sites are marketplaces, and some of them were initially store-based, but all of them have an impeccable collection of beautiful vintage product.
Lushpad — A marketplace with detailed descriptions on a wide range of modern design, Lushpad's wide range of information for shoppers and sellers is what sets it apart from other sites. Articles about classic designs, tips for shopping online, and biographies of classic designers are all part of their current and upcoming library. Their marketplace features a great variety of iconic originals and lookalikes, all with great editorial descriptions. Based in Vancouver BC, the site is available only in North America at this time.
Above: Percival Lafer coffee table, made in Brazil in the early 1970s.
A patchwork of rosewood and teak with mahogany outside edges, glass-covered top. 17 inches tall, 4 feet 11 inches across, 30 inches deep.
Above: Percival Lafer coffee table, made in Brazil in the early 1970s.
A patchwork of rosewood and teak with mahogany outside edges, glass-covered top. 17 inches tall, 4 feet 11 inches across, 30 inches deep.
Deconet — Launched in 2008, Deconet.com is another online marketplace dedicated to modern design. New objects for sale are added every hour, and prospective buyers can shop by product category, store name, region, or style. This free site is a complete and one stop shop for buyers and sellers, since items are purchased directly via Deconet. The site has set up a guaranteed safe service for selling and purchasing. The inventory has a wide collection of classic modern pieces by Eero Aarnio, Eames, Verner Panton, and more, as well as other unheard-of midcentury designers.
Above: Eero Aarnio Pastilli easy chair, designed in 1967. 53 centimeter height, 91 centimeter diameter. Polyester reinforced with fiberglass.
Above: Eero Aarnio Pastilli easy chair, designed in 1967. 53 centimeter height, 91 centimeter diameter. Polyester reinforced with fiberglass.
V and M. V and M (which stands for Vintage and Modern) is a site that's slightly similar to 1stDibs.com. The site connects dealers with buyers to access a great selection of vintage goods, ranging from traditional antiques to more modern finds. While you do have to create an account to participate, it's free and easy to do. V and M also comes with several informative online publications that give great tips for both experienced and novice online auction participants.
Above: Chrome, Lucite, and Mirror Bar Cart. Rolling cart made of lucite and chrome with mirror rectangular shelves, circa 1970.
Above: Chrome, Lucite, and Mirror Bar Cart. Rolling cart made of lucite and chrome with mirror rectangular shelves, circa 1970.
Three Potato Four — Three Potato Four was started by a darling couple, Janet Morales and Stu Eli. Graphic design fiends with a knack for collecting funky, vintage finds, they started Three Potato Four based on all the wacky items they loved collecting so much. The site later expanded into a storefront in Philadelphia, but they still curate an impression collection of unique vintage goods. The store mainly consists of a rustic, industrial, country-cottage chic style. Many of these antique items have been impressively restored and repaired, while others maintain their original wear and tear.
Above: Vintage Royal Quite DeLuxe manual typewriter, restored to original working condition.
Above: Vintage Royal Quite DeLuxe manual typewriter, restored to original working condition.
REHAB Vintage — REHAB Vintage Interiors has a limited, but incredibly unique and customized selection of product. The style of this shop is primarily industrial, as they specialize in vintage steel desks and retro office furniture. You'll see a lot of steel lockers, airplane propellers, and metal signage on this site. All of these items have been expertly refinished by the team at the Los Angeles shop, and can be easily purchased directly on their site.
Above: Bowling Alley Table. Made from a reclaimed bowling alley lane, this table was custom built by the REHAB team in their shop. 95 inches long, 41" inches deep, 31 inches tall.
Above: Bowling Alley Table. Made from a reclaimed bowling alley lane, this table was custom built by the REHAB team in their shop. 95 inches long, 41" inches deep, 31 inches tall.
Bluebell Bazaar on Etsy.com — Etsy has an unbelievable amount of vintage goods, but as any seasoned Etsy shopper knows, it can become overwhelming very quickly. I've found the best thing to do is to search for individual store recommendations and go from there. One of my favorite vintage shops is Bluebell Bazaar. I love the unique and industrial vintage accessories in this store — there's a less polished feel to these items that is really fun.
Above: Porcelain glove molds.
Other online resources that can serve up some great vintage finds are of course Craigslist, Ebay, Amazon, and 1stDibs. But like Etsy, these sites can become a bit overwhelming, so it helps to go into it knowing exactly what you want.
Where are some of your favorite places to shop for vintage goods?
Above: Porcelain glove molds.
Other online resources that can serve up some great vintage finds are of course Craigslist, Ebay, Amazon, and 1stDibs. But like Etsy, these sites can become a bit overwhelming, so it helps to go into it knowing exactly what you want.
Where are some of your favorite places to shop for vintage goods?
Above: Hand-painted French hotel sign, circa 1930. Made out of steel, with a newly rewired original lantern. 63 inches height, 18 inches deep, 36 inches long.