"Antique and vintage dealers may bring to mind dusty relics and their equally stuffy proprietors-and in some cases, this caricature is correct. But today's layered, personal approach to interiors inherently elevates eclecticism and heirloom-quality acquisitions. Thus, its no surprise that a younger generation is "absolutely gravitating toward real antiques, not pieces being mass-produced to look like antiques," according to Carly Krieger, the founder of Past Lives Studio. (Reminder: antiques, as distinguished from vintage, are defined as furniture and objects over 100 years old.)"
"We live in a time where the algorithms feed us product after product, and mass-produced furniture is only made to last for one trend cycle. Real sophistication is now being rediscovered in the antiques market. Social media has completely democratized access: You no longer need to walk into a stuffy gallery to buy an extraordinary object."
Young buyers increasingly prefer authentic antiques over mass-produced reproductions. Antiques are defined as furniture and objects over 100 years old. A new cohort of dealers is modernizing the trade through virtual sales platforms and showrooms that double as event spaces. Some dealers operate online-only retail platforms offering curated fine furniture, including 19th-century pieces. Social media has broadened access to extraordinary objects and reduced dependence on traditional galleries. Mass-produced furniture often follows single trend cycles, while antiques deliver enduring craftsmanship, layered interiors, and heirloom-quality acquisitions favored by contemporary design enthusiasts.
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