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10 Timeless Antique Interior Décor Looks for Reproduction Furniture

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Antique, vintage, and retro furniture shopping continues to break the previous year's record highs, with collectors and experts agreeing that it will continue to grow. This bolsters the idea that decorating with antiques or reproductions never goes out of style. But what looks, designs, and pieces for yesteryear once more have their moment in the limelight?

Which are the top ten antique reproduction styles that always seem popular? We discuss what expert interior designers call the top ten timeless reproduction styles that will never go out of fashion in a home.

10. Rich Brown Wood
Experts are seeing a return to natural woods, specifically rich, deep, natural brown woods such as Mahogany, Ebony, American Black Walnut, African Blackwood, Teak, Wenge, Rosewood, Purpleheart, or Jatoba. These natural brown colors draw today's designers and interior experts to use or leave vintage furniture pieces with their original dark-brown state and rich patinas within rooms for an undeniable warm and welcoming atmosphere.

9. Vintage Tiles and Tiled Furniture
From tiled coffee tables, side tables, decorative wall shelves, and more, tile trends in reproductions and antiques are rising. Ceramic tiles are one of the more effortless means to bring some unexpected character into any practical space, from the living room to the kitchen. Tile trends that you'll likely see interior designers use include sharp colors derived from nature, embracing organic materials or designs, and intriguing shapes and textures that add depth to furniture pieces and the room itself.

Modern rustics, such as Delft tiles, are among the most accessible to add a vintage touch. Delftware is characterized by blue and white patterns with borderline kitsch of everyday scenes from the past, such as ship sails, floral displays, mythological creatures, horses, carriages, and birds, just to name a few.

8. The Country Club
Occasionally and humorously called 'Grandpa Core', "Grandpa Chic," or "The Granpa Aesthetic." What does it mean in terms of antique reproductions?

In the fashion world, The Country Club or Grandpa aesthetic it means a resurgence of tweed blazers over vintage-styled cocktail dresses, wool fabric skirt suits with Grandpa-esque sweaters and ballet slippers, and many traditional British elements. The same can be said for The Country Club's interior design style, as it utilizes many furniture designs from differing British eras to create a sense of comfortable elegance and a direct opposite of minimalism. To summarize, a furniture-pieces-collected-over-time look turns out both refined and ultimately cozy. Some of the pieces you might find in

The Country Club interior look could include:

The Country Club or Granpa Aesthetic is all about oversized décor, dark wood, dark leather, and dark paint colors with vintage or inspiring oil paintings, focusing on timelessness over anything current and trendy, which makes it a flawless choice for antique reproductions.

7. The Exquisite Chandeliers
With the market flooded with minimalism-inspired light designs meant to blend into the background or become nearly invisible in a room—many are turning toward antique and antique reproduction lighting, such as big, beautiful, and highly detailed chandeliers to make their home spaces come together. Interior designers recommend that homeowners seek designs from the 1900s or those inspired by the 1900s to add a finishing touch to a room, almost akin to adding a piece of jewelry to an outfit to tie a room together.

One of the most accessible styles to capture this design advice is to look for modern chandeliers in the Victorian Era style (as not everyone may be able to afford a genuine antique Victorian chandelier, and in some cases, genuine antique chandeliers may not even be wired for a modern home.)

Seek out chandeliers with:

  • An abundance of crystals
  • Fringe detailing
  • Tassels
  • Gilded
  • Frosted glass
  • Or all of the above

6. Artistic or Vintage Wall Sconces
Wall sconce lighting that serves as both function and gorgeous wall art is a fresh and innovative take on antique designs and another easy means to elevate a space. For designs that easily double as a work of art, choose sculptural elegance or an eye-catching piece that seems more décor than light—geometric shapes, asymmetrical design, abstract forms, or organic, nature-inspired forms.

As smart home integration continues to evolve, many of these pieces can be completely wireless, with options to use a wide variety of LED bulbs that can capture the flicker of a candle flame or oil lamp without the risks associated with an open flame, setting the mood often with a touch of a button.

5. Turkish Rugs
A Turkish rug, or a Kilim, is still considered the crème de la crème of all room rugs. Turkish rugs are flat-woven fabrics that often bear traditional, time-honored motifs and rich colors, telling stories captured within every rug's main field and borders. In Turkey, they are known by various names such as cicim, sumac, zili, sili, and palaz—all of them bold, colorful rugs ideal for a beautiful touch to go in any space.

4. Mix And Match
Antiques, vintage pieces, and reproductions work in any interior design style you may already have in your home. It's essential to strike the right balance between antique styles and more contemporary pieces to get a cohesive look. To achieve this balance, choose an ornate antique reproduction, such as a breathtaking Rococo Console Table, and pair it with newer accessories in a room, such as art, accessories, and rugs.

3. Vintage and Antique Glassware
While most antique collectors and vintage lovers have watched the rise of appeal for antique glass, restaurants nationwide are also beginning to incorporate vintage glassware. Antique, vintage, or retro with fun decals, nostalgic patterns, and cute vintage critters are used to set unforgettable tables and create signature cocktails.
We've detailed a few ways you can get into decorating with antique and vintage glassware, so you don't miss out on this delightful trend.

2. Embrace The Curve
Whether it's a Victorian Campaign Loveseat, an Italian curved sofa, or a beautiful light-reflecting round mirror, one of the top trending antique reproduction and vintage shapes is all about curvature. Pieces featuring soft, curving edges and rounded shapes overtake clean lines in more modern aesthetics.

1. Textures and Patterns
Integrating texture, whether a corkboard wall, a bamboo table, or soft textured and patterned upholstery, adds visual and sensation appeal, making any room feel more dynamic and layered. You can make bold, vibrant vintage textures and patterns a part of your décor or choose textured wallpapers and items in neutral colors if that suits your palette more.

Opting for vintage and antique reproductions over mass-produced is a fantastic way to keep your home as unique as the individuals living within it. Antique furniture has already withstood the test of time, while antique reproductions that are created true to the originals will also outlast and no doubt outshines anything that is mass-produced these days. It's easy to add character, style, and décor to your home that cannot be found anywhere else when you turn to these top 10 reproduction furniture décor styles.

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