Buy vintage furniture – because style doesn’t have to be new

Not everything that looks old is vintage.

Not everything that is vintage is good.

Vintage furniture is original furniture from the period between approximately 1920 and 1990 – genuine pieces from a bygone design era.

Not to be confused with:

• Retro furniture: newly produced in a vintage look
• Antiques: over 100 years old
• Flea market goods: often charming, but rarely design-relevant

Vintage is valuable when it combines design, history, and quality . That's exactly what you'll find at 2nd home.

Sustainable

• You avoid new resources, chemicals, transport.
• Second-hand saves up to 80% CO₂ compared to new goods.

Durable

• Many pieces are made of solid wood, leather or steel – materials built to last for decades.
• Repairable instead of glued. Valuable instead of short-lived.

Unique

• Not a standard piece of furniture that you recognize in five apartments.
• Signs of wear are not a defect – they are history.

Vintage isn't a blind purchase. Look out for:

• Condition: Light patina or severe damage?
• Materials: Solid wood, real wood veneer, steel, glass – more durable than chipboard.
• Dimensions & Function: Does the furniture fit your everyday life, not just the picture?
• Processing: Mortised or screwed is more durable than glued.
• Origin: Designer piece or no-name? Both can have their appeal – if it's clear.

Vintage isn't a style—it's an umbrella term for many design languages. The most important ones are:

You don't need an entire ensemble. A single piece is enough to change the atmosphere:

Because you won’t just find anything here – you’ll find curated quality.

At 2nd home you get:

• Tested originals – no imitations, no surprises
• Verified providers – professionals & enthusiasts with style
• Buy now instead of bidding stress
• Safe shipping – insured & carefully packaged
• Sustainability as a principle , not as a marketing promise

You want to set up a home – but don’t want to be set up?

Then vintage is just right for you.

It brings substance to your style, history to your rooms, and attitude to your home.

Not a trend. Not a compromise. But a decision that lasts.