Vintage Trends 2025: 7 designs to have on your radar
Bringing old, unique pieces into your home instantly adds character and creates a more visually interesting scheme. But the key to tasteful interiors is knowing which vintage pieces are a stylish choice and which will make your home look dated.
Which is where vintage trends come in. Decorating with vintage requires a careful balance of old and new – a keen eye for the pieces that feel timeless and enduring and those you will come to regret.
To find out the coveted pieces for the year ahead, we’ve asked designers and antiques experts for the vintage trends to look out for in 2025 and how to style them in your home.
The biggest vintage trends to know about this year
We love to keep up with interior design trends more than most, so staying in the know about vintage trends is a natural continuation. Whether you’re new to buying pre-loved or a seasoned buyer looking for new (but old) furniture and decor to introduce to your spaces, these trends are the perfect place to start.
1. Mirrored furniture
(Image credit: Benji Lewis Interiors)
A staple in every home, there are so many ways to decorate with mirrors to bounce light around the room and add a decorative detail. But this year’s vintage trend is all about mirrored furniture.
‘I’d go bold with my choice of what to include vintage-wise in my design thoughts – whether that’s in terms of scale, color, or shape, it’s an opportunity to incorporate a feeling of glamour and chic,’ says interior designer Benji Lewis.
‘Furniture with mirrored detail is always good, like the coffee table in this space – super stylish, it’s also a brilliant way of bouncing reflected borrowed light into a space,’ he explains.
Benji Lewis is a well-established British interior designer with extensive experience working on residential and commercial properties both at home and abroad. He’s known for his designs filled with vintage and antique designs, creating a beautiful mix of old and new.
2. Vintage stainless steel furniture
(Image credit: Ema Peter)
It’s not just mirrored vintage furniture that’s having a moment. Last year, we saw the revival of chrome, and while it’s not going anywhere this year, another cool-toned metal is proving a popular vintage trend for 2025.
‘Chrome has been trending for some time, but stainless steel is hot on its heels. A bold yet functional finish, we’ve seen metals move from industrial kitchens to residential spaces, and we predict that steel will spread into other areas of the home too,’ says Sophie Salata, of Vinterior.co.
‘The key to styling stainless steel is pairing it with warmer materials, softening up the space whilst still making maximum impact. We think this dining table, this sideboard, and this coffee table are shining examples,’ she explains.
It doesn’t have to be a full stainless steel furniture piece – a vintage chair with stainless steel accents, like this Eames chair, is a timeless way to bring in the cooler metal in a cozy way.
3. Scandinavian Modern and Organic Modernism designs
(Image credit: Future/ Anna Stathaki)
Mid-century modern designs are an enduring design style that seamlessly blend in interiors traditional and modern. But it covers a wide range of designs – and according to Anthony Barzilay Freund, editorial director at 1stDibs, 2025 vintage trends are all about Scandinavian Modern and Organic Modernism.
‘Scandinavian designers embraced a simplified, forward-thinking aesthetic without turning their backs on the warm woods and traditional craft techniques favored by their rural forefathers – so their pieces have a warmth that’s not always found in the work of their international contemporaries,’ he explains.
‘Organic modern pieces, such as George Nakashima’s wood-slabbed tables and seating, feel at once iconoclastic and primordial. Any of these pieces will make today’s best rooms, regardless of their style, feel more inviting and visually interesting, playing well with both antiques and sleeker 21st-century furniture and art.’
4. Decorative porcelain tile
(Image credit: Christine Markatos Design/Manolo Langis Photography)
When you think about decorating with vintage, living rooms, dining rooms, and even bedrooms probably come to mind. But your more utilitarian rooms can really benefit from these characterful additions – especially vintage tiles.
‘We see a trend back towards decorative porcelain tile in bathrooms and kitchens to create a vintage look,’ says Christine Markatos Lowe, of Christine Markatos Design, who designed this bathroom scheme.
‘The key is to select a pattern that infuses color into the space and then play off the colors with the rest of the room selections. This creates a cohesive look and the tile vibe looks like it was always there.’
With over 25 years of experience, Christine Markatos Lowe’s design ethos focuses on personal interiors that range from traditional to contemporary.
5. Vintage colored glassware
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Interior vintage trends aren’t just about furniture – the smaller accessories are just as important, too. As design trends become more vibrant, colorful vintage designs are growing in popularity, too.
‘Finding ways to incorporate pops of color into a room are having a big moment for 2025, for example, colored glassware,’ says Justine DeRosa, Founder of Select Vintage NYC.
‘We’re seeing people move away from neutrals and boring beige, and colored glassware is a low investment way to upgrade your tablescape without committing to painting your dining room a fun color,’ she adds. If you have glass-fronted kitchen cabinets or a display cabinet, it’s a fun way to decorate visible shelving.
6. Tramp art
(Image credit: Paloma Vintage Goods)
If more eclectic interiors pique your interest, you may have noticed that folk art is having a moment. A traditional handcraft steeped in history, original pieces are becoming all the more sought after.
‘From what I’ve been seeing clients buy and take an interest in, tramp art is trending. It’s a form of folk art that dates back to the 1800s. I’ve had many trinket boxes, and even mirrors,’ says Bree Sparks, of Paloma Vintage Goods in Nashville, Tennessee.
This emerging trend is perhaps thanks to the desire for more personalized and characterful interiors. ‘Each is unique as they are hand carved. It was one of our popular items at the Marburger antique show in the fall 2024 show,’ Bree adds.
7. Iron decor
(Image credit: Kara Childress)
Some interior design styles through the eras have included less expected finishes that are making a comeback. The likes of Spanish revival design wouldn’t be authentic without decor in one material – iron.
‘Another trend is iron elements, like candle sconces. Most are hand-forged, a real treat is where they’re signed and dated. I found many unique ones that sell instantly and clients are on a waitlist for when we source more,’ says Bree.
Adding depth and contrast to cozier rooms and making a stylish statement in a hallway, iron sconces are an easy way to bring vintage elements into your home. Take it one step further by introducing lamps or chandeliers in the material, too.
2025’s vintage trends are all about craftsmanship, timeless design, and reintroducing unique style and personality into our homes. Whether you bring in hits of folk art, embrace the cool tones of stainless steel, or refresh your bathroom with decorative porcelain tiles, it not only adds visual appeal, but it’s a more sustainable choice, too.
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