More young people are seeking out vintage furniture for statement pieces in their homes, according to an antiques dealer. Julie Parte in The Potting Shed“Now I eat, sleep and breathe antiques and vintage pieces. There is “a lot more life” in vintage pieces, and they bring “more character” to a room, she says. “I grew up in a farmhouse full of antiques, so I associate vintage furniture with nostalgia and as being safe and warm,” she says. Vintage furniture in The Potting ShedMany of Parte’s sales come from online interest, including from John Williams (49), who has “always appreciated old-world style and furniture”.

Source: The Irish Times November 07, 2025 13:09 UTC