5 Fun Vintage Items to Bring Personality to Your Space
There is something special about a home filled with vintage treasures. These are the pieces that spark conversation, tell a story and give your space a personality that no amount of new furniture can replicate. Whether you are drawn to the warmth of brass, the charm of traditional china or the beauty of coloured glass, vintage accessories are one of the easiest ways to make a room feel truly yours.
Here are five of our favourite vintage finds right now, each one guaranteed to bring a little character to your home.
1. Pair of Mid 19th Century Staffordshire China Dogs
No mantelpiece is complete without a pair of Staffordshire dogs. These mid 19th century beauties are the real deal, hand painted with lovely russet and brown tones. Sometimes called hearth dogs or wally dogs, they were originally made as affordable decorative pieces for working class homes in Victorian England. Today they are highly collectible and bring instant warmth and charm to a fireplace, bookshelf or console table.
2. Antique Victorian Brass Gun Dog Door Stop
A brass door stop is one of those quietly brilliant vintage finds that is both functional and beautiful. This handsome gun dog sits proudly on a cast iron base and would look wonderful holding open the door to a boot room, hallway or study. The patina on the brass tells you this piece has lived a full life, and that is exactly what makes it so appealing.
3. Antique Brass English Ejector Candlesticks
A pair of antique brass candlesticks is one of the most versatile vintage accessories you can own. These classic 10.5 inch English ejector candlesticks have a beautifully turned shape and a rich, warm glow. Place them on a dining table for an intimate supper, on a mantelpiece flanking a mirror, or on a bedside table for a touch of old world elegance. Real candles and antique brass are a combination that never fails.
4. Barratts Red and White China Old Castle Side Plate
There is a growing trend for mixing vintage china into everyday table settings, and this Barratts Old Castle side plate from circa 1950 is a perfect example of why it works so well. The red transferware pattern depicting a castle scene is full of detail and character. Use it as a cake plate, a decorative accent on open shelving, or start building a mismatched collection of vintage plates for a table that feels layered and personal.
5. Vintage Blue Pressed Glass Jug
This electric blue pressed glass jug is an absolute showstopper. The colour alone is enough to brighten up a windowsill, bathroom shelf or kitchen dresser. Fill it with wild flowers for an effortlessly pretty arrangement, or simply let it stand on its own as a sculptural object. Vintage glass catches the light in a way that new glass rarely does, and this piece is a perfect example of that magic.
The Beauty of Vintage
What all of these pieces have in common is soul. They were made by hand, used and loved, and they carry a sense of history that brings depth to any interior. You do not need to fill an entire room with antiques to feel the effect. Even one or two carefully chosen vintage items can transform the atmosphere of a space, making it feel more collected, more interesting and more like home.
If you would like help incorporating vintage finds into your interior design scheme, we would love to hear from you.