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Homes & Gardens
Pippa Blenkinsop

7 key collectibles interior designers look for when antique and vintage shopping

Collectibles to look for when antique and vintage shopping.

Decorating with collectibles and antiques is a wonderful way to inject personality into a home. Having been used and loved by generations, vintage and antique items have fascinating stories to tell and often boast beautifully worn patinas that can bring texture and warmth to interiors.

In many cases, antique furniture is better quality than modern and it can be picked up cheaply, too. Smaller curios and decorative items from the past can make playful talking points and are great for styling. Decorating with antiques is popular with interior designers and many specialize in sourcing antiques, too, but the question is, what are they looking for? When it comes to buying collectibles, trends do come and go, but there are some things experts say are always sought after.

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