The hype on vintage furniture

Vintage and retro furniture styles are becoming increasingly popular, particularly those from the mid-century modern period, with their sleek and simple lines, bold colours, and playful patterns. While the terms vintage and retro are often used interchangeably, they do have different meanings. Vintage refers to any furniture that is older than 30 years, meaning that both retro and mid-century furniture can usually be categorised as vintage [1]. On the other hand, retro generally refers to furniture crafted between 1950 to 1980, which would inspire the different kinds of furniture that we see today [3].

The popularity of vintage and retro furniture can also be seen in the prices that they fetch at auctions and consignment stores. For example, a vintage DDC On the Rocks sofa was sold for $18,346 by Kaiyo, indicating the demand for unique and stylish vintage furniture pieces [2].

Overall, vintage and retro furniture styles are popular due to their unique design and durability, making them excellent additions to any modern living space.