There’s no denying that antiques make wonderful additions to any home or collection. A piece of furniture that has seen more than a life time tells a unique and elegant story. Each piece really is it’s own. But what makes an antique? And what’s the difference between an antique and vintage?

An antique in it’s simplest form is a piece that is over 100 years old. While this might not sound too impressive, keep in mind the average human life span and think about how many different owners and environments the piece has been in. Not only that, but how they’ve survived such a long life and to still be sought after to this day. And while that might make vintage seem less impressive, there is still no denying that pieces from times past still hold wonderful memories. No matter how long ago that time period was.

When you’re looking for an antique, keep in mind:

• Over 100 Years Old

  Antiques have survived an incredibly long time, longer than most of those we know in our own lives. It’s truly a wonder that these pieces have withstood the test of time.

• Unique Owners & Environments

  Each piece has seen it’s share of owners and environments adding to it’s own story and uniqueness. While this may have a slight effect on their appearance, it’s important to note that this helps to share the amazing journey of the piece and does not take away at all the beauty and value.

• One of a Kind Pieces

  Since it’s so demanding for a piece to last as long as one needs to be classified as an antique, it’s safe to assume there are not very many of it’s kind out in the world. So you truly own something one of a kind, or pretty close!