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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

7 timeless dishware styles and brands to always look out for when thrifting

Farmhouse kitchen with beams, wall sconces, antique dresser and table with vintage china and dishes.

Thrifting is good for many things. Whether you're on the hunt for new wardrobe staples or need a unique print to spruce up an empty wall, thrift stores are filled with all sorts of pre-loved treasures that can make shopping far cheaper (not to mention far more exciting). I can count on my local branch to stock plenty of vintage china and dishware; there are always shelves of the stuff. However, with such a sheer amount to look through, it pays to know which styles and brands of vintage ceramics are worth looking out for.

On a mission to understand the most collectible vintage dishware styles and brands, I asked interior designers and antique experts who love decorating with vintage for their advice. I received a long list of notable names and makers (some iconic brands I knew and some gems I'd never even heard of) that will make scouting out new pieces for my tableware collection far easier.

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