Here at VERANDA, we believe that every room needs pieces with some age to add visual interest. Antique and vintage furnishings are inherently timeless; after all, if that table was beautiful in 1920 and still looks great today, it’s certainly not going out of style anytime soon. That said, each year our editors see certain furniture styles and furnishings from specific time periods trending at design markets, and we like to look ahead to see what vintage and antique pieces will be popular for the upcoming seasons.
The good news? You can’t really mess up these “trends,” and they’re endlessly versatile so you can adapt them to your own home and style. Not to mention, buying vintage and antique pieces you love is always on trend, no matter the season or year.
Anthony Barzilay Freund, editorial director at 1stDibs, says that antique and vintage pieces are “often the inspiration for contemporary furniture, but with so much more character, thanks to their handcrafted quality and the patina that only time can impart on a piece.” He adds, “They can often be bought for far less than you’d spend on a similar piece at a big-box chain and yet they can bring so much more personality and uniqueness to a room.”
Read on for the biggest vintage and antique trends for 2025.
Table Smalls
We think it’s time to bring back the art of setting the table. At Marburger Antique & Design Show in Atlanta, our editors noticed that small, bygone decorative pieces such as salt spoons and knife rests were taking center stage once again. These miniature utilitarian details will instantly elevate your tablescape, and they’re the easiest way to add personality to your next dinner party. Case in point: Conversation-starting knife rests in adorable poodle, fruit, and lion motifs.
Folk Art
Any antique and vintage art you truly love will never go out of style, but certain periods and styles surge in popularity each year. And in 2025, it’s all about folk art.
Audra Kiewiet de Jonge, founder of Art/artefact told VERANDA that she has been noticing a continued interest in folk art. She says, “There is definitely exciting interest right now in art forms that in the past were categorized as ‘domestic arts,’ ‘applied arts’ or ‘craft’ to differentiate them from the high art of the academy which only admitted male students and therefore produced exclusively male professional artists.”
Amy Heinrich, an antiques dealer and vendor at Marburger, adds, “My international shopping experiences have significantly expanded my appreciation and expertise in collectibles and folk art. This has allowed me to discover and curate a diverse range of unique and culturally significant pieces.”
Whether you opt for a vintage folk art vase, an antique blanket chest, or a still life painting, this trend is endlessly versatile and can appeal to a variety of design aesthetics.
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Painted Furniture
Many design lovers have dismissed painted furniture as overplayed or cheap-looking, since so many beautiful vintage and antique pieces were ruined with bad DIY jobs during the modern farmhouse design era. However, well-done versions are making a much-deserved comeback.
Adding color to your home is a wonderful form of self-expression and an instant way to make your space feel happier. Though we’ll never say no to a lacquered vintage piece of furniture, at Marburger, our editors spotted more detailed pieces with natural patina and hand-painted motifs. So go ahead and commission your favorite muralist or pick up a painterly piece at your favorite antique store—this trend is about to be hot.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco
Barzilay Freund says, “We’ve been seeing strong demand for Art Nouveau and Art Deco decorative objects, lighting, and collectibles, as well as antique case pieces and tables with hand-carved, hand-painted, and ornate details.”
Though the two styles are quite different—Art Nouveau features asymmetrical details, sinuous lines, and nature-inspired motifs while Art Deco is about symmetry, glamour, and geometric shapes—we’re here for both of their comebacks.
Chinoiserie Papier-mâché
Papier-mâché is certainly having a resurgence! Our editors noticed the popularity of these beautifully detailed boxes, trays, coasters, plates, and more at Marburger. We’re loving the painterly gold chinoiserie details against the striking black backdrop. Whether you opt for a small piece, like a decorative box on your coffee table, or a larger piece, like a wall screen, this is one antique “trend” that’s not going anywhere.
Dark Wood
Though we’ve been seeing a lot of bleached and lighter wood pieces trending in the design space, Heinrich says she’s noticed a resurgence of interest in traditional dark woods among her clients (not to mention, VERANDA’s Editor in Chief Steele Marcoux believes every room needs a piece of brown furniture).
Heinrich says, “I love dark woods and hope this trend will continue. Layering contemporary art combined with fine porcelains and other antique accessories can breathe new life into traditional dark wood furniture.” She adds, “Restoration and revitalization of these historically important pieces will preserve their classic charm creating a refreshed aesthetic.”
Gustavian Pieces
Barzilay Freund says that “rustic and patinaed Swedish Gustavian and antique Dutch case pieces have been trending,” and will continue to do so in the coming year.
Antiques dealer Charles Peed has also told VERANDA that painted Swedish furniture is a consistent top seller at his family’s Palm Beach showroom Casa Gusto: “Swedish furniture is very relatable by its imitation of other styles and its obligatory use of warmer raw materials,” says Peed. “It bridges between well-made brown furniture and high-gilded French Louis stuff.”
Our editors have noticed an uptick in these beautiful pieces at markets, and according to 1stDibs, Gustavian furniture purchases are up 45% right now. The bottom line? This style of antique furniture is surging in popularity, so if you love it, you better scoop it up while still you can.
Jaime Milan (she/her) is the deputy digital editor for VERANDA, where she manages the brand’s cross-platform digital strategy. She also writes and edits dozens of stories each month about design, architecture, gardening, jewelry, travel, entertaining, shopping, news, and trends. Prior to joining VERANDA, Jaime was a digital editor for over 10 years at national news and lifestyle brands and has written everything from in-depth packages and celebrity news to features and holiday gift guides. In her spare time, she can be found shopping at the antique store, cooking, gardening, or teaching her mini Australian Shepherd, Gumbo, new tricks. Follow her on Instagram at @jaimemmilan.
Mary Alice Russell (she/her) is the assistant market editor for VERANDA. She composes gift guides and stories about style, design, decor, shopping, markets, and trends. Currently attempting to master the art of needlepoint, Mary Alice loves creating, baking and discovering hidden treasures like sea glass or the perfect chai latte.
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