The Resurgence of Antiques - Why buy antiques now?
If your home still smells faintly of MDF and flat-pack despair, this one’s for you.
In an age of algorithm-approved sofas and soulless showroom clones, antiques are making a rather glamorous comeback. Not in a “granny’s attic” kind of way—but in the “Alessandro Michele’s Milan apartment meets modernist Amsterdam loft” kind of way. Think rich history, decadent detail, and craftsmanship that actually involved human hands. Imagine that.
“As design becomes mainstream, people are going to want individuality and the special touch that will make their interiors remarkable,” – Benoist Drut, Maison Gerard
And he’s not wrong. The pendulum is swinging. In a world oversaturated with sameness, the hunger for uniqueness is real—and antiques are stepping out of the shadows and back into the spotlight. With flair.
What's Fueling the Antique Renaissance?
Once relegated to dusty corners and niche collectors, antiques are re-emerging as the crown jewels of bold, personal interiors. The past decade saw them eclipsed by the breathless obsession with “new” everything—but now? The mood is shifting.
Industry oracle Anthony Barzilay Freund of 1stdibs confirms: demand is rising. Designers are dipping back into the archives, collectors are hunting again, and buyers are waking up to the rich possibilities hiding in every carved leg and faded silk panel. Even better? Prices are (whisper it) often lower than new design. You heard right. Luxury for less. Old is the new new.
Antiques: The True Investment Pieces
Let’s be clear—this isn’t nostalgia. It’s strategy.
Antiques are not just exquisite—they're irreplaceable. One-of-a-kind. Hand-touched. Whispering stories from centuries past, without saying a word. They offer you something that modern mass production simply can't: soul.
That French mirror? She's survived revolutions. That ebonized armoire? He's outlived trends. These pieces have depth, gravitas, gravure. And while design trends change faster than your barista’s mood, a well-chosen antique never goes out of style.
And right now? The market is sweet. Prices have been underestimated. But the smart money knows: this is just the calm before the (velvet-upholstered) storm.
So, why buy antiques now?
- Individuality – Nothing cookie-cutter here. Just rare, radiant finds.
- Craftsmanship – Made by hands, not machines.
- Value – A savvy investment as trends shift and prices rise.
- Sustainability – Eco-chic with gravitas.
In short: buy now, thank yourself later. As the design world slowly sobers from its minimalist hangover, antiques are taking centre stage once again—poised, polished, and dripping in charisma.
Come for the Craftmanship. Stay for the Story.
At Wildschut Antiques, we’re curators of the extraordinary. Ready to help you layer your space with intrigue, elegance, and a touch of history.
