Vintage (design)

For the wine-related term, see Vintage. For other uses, see Vintage (disambiguation).
See also: Vintage clothing

Vintage design refers to an item of another era that holds important and recognizable value.[1] This style can be applied to interior design, decor, clothing and other areas. Vintage design is popular[2] and vintage items have risen in price. Outlets of vintage design have shifted from thrift store to shabby chic stores.[3]

Terminology

There is debate over what determines if an item is vintage. Some rely on the definition of anything old and of value. The most widely accepted definition used by antique and vintage professionals is anything older than 40 (and less than 100) years old.[4]

The terms vintage, retro, and antique are often used interchangeably and have some overlap, but each has a distinct meaning. Retro refers to a style that is iconic of a previous era. Vintage typically describes an item made from high-quality materials or craftsmanship, representative of a specific time period or artist, and generally between 40 and 100 years old.

Antique, on the other hand, refers to items from earlier periods, specifically those that are at least 100 years old.[5][1][6] A related term, antiquity, refers to objects from ancient times or past eras.[7]

The word "vintage" originates from Late Middle English, derived from Old French and Latin.

Popularity

Vintage advertisement for beer on the side of a building in the Downtown Tuscaloosa Historic District, Alabama, United States

Vintage items spark interest in many. The United States Department of Labor tells us that, "Design and fashion trends play an important part in the production of furniture. The integrated design of the article for both esthetic and functional qualities is also a major part of the process of manufacturing furniture."[8]

The popularity of vintage design and vintage inspired items can be seen through media. In 2004 designer Nicolas Ghesquière created a line for Balenciaga which called back to older collections.[9] Tom Ford's collection for her also uses references to the past. Vintage design can also be seen in ads which promote vintage inspired clothing.[9]

There are several reasons for vintage design's popularity. Some claim the phenomenon is due to the rarity and classic value of the items.[9] Others state the reason to be a mixture of peoples' nostalgia creating a positive emotional appeal toward a past era or their childhood, consumers' environmental concerns, an appreciation of past styles and craftsmanship, and other experience.[10][11]

Subcategories

Vintage design contains various subcategories reflecting the vast diversity of aesthetics that make up traditional and 20th century design styles.[2][12]

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau is a style containing curved lines, flowers and other plants, contrasting colors, ornate colors, young women, and intricate details. It was created at the end of the 1800s and gained popularity at the start of the 1910s.[2]

Art Deco

Art Deco was created to intentionally embrace a clean, modern, and man-made look, developed and popular from the 1920s and reaching its peak in the 1930s. This style features mostly geometric shapes, symmetrical patterns, and idealized human figures.[2]

Mid-century modern

Mid-century modern style makes use of straight, clear lines, curved objects, wood tones, thin supporting, and oversized objects. It is meant to call back to the mid-20th century.[2]

Atomic Age

Referring to the period roughly corresponding to 1940–1963, the Atomic Age includes elements of space exploration, scientific discovery, and futurism, creating an idea of an "optimistic, modern world".[2] Atomic Age design became popular and instantly recognizable, with a use of atomic motifs and space age symbols.

International Style

International Style design contains broad block letters in fonts such as Helvetica (see Swiss Style for further information on the typographic style) and sleek, modern lines invoking Mies-ian simplicity and a cosmopolitan aire.[2]

Seventies

The styles of the 1970s are incredibly popular in vintage design, recalling the aesthetics of hippies and other counterculture groups of the era. Use of natural color combinations such as the well-known 'harvest gold, avocado green, and burnt orange' was widespread, as were psychedelic colors and designs such as paisley.[2]

Punk

The punk counterculture style of the late 1970s and 1980s is reused today. It contains harsh lines, clashing colors, juxtaposition, and 'edgy' imagery to create an anti-authoritarian aesthetic.[2]

Postmodernism

Postmodernism as a style incorporates bold colors and abstract geometric motifs with intentionally humorous references to past architectural and design traditions, popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Whereas 'less is more' was a tenet of modernism, postmodern architect Robert Venturi quipped 'less is a bore'.[13] Postmodernism has heavily influenced the vaporwave aesthetic.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Definition of Vintage". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "A Guide to Vintage Design Styles". tutsplus. 17 June 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  3. ^ Kasprzak, Emma (17 April 2012). "Vintage style: The rise of retro". Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  4. ^ "What's the Difference Between "Antique" & "Vintage"?". Fargo Antiques & Repurposed Market. 18 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Definition of Retro". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Definition of Antique". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Definition of Antiquity". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  8. ^ "Reusing Furniture". Joy's Used Furniture & Decor. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  9. ^ a b c Larocca, Amy (4 July 2001). "Tomorrow's vintage today: with designers reissuing house hits and unveiling future classics, now is the time to snap up an item you can wear right away and sell in the future". Gale one file. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  10. ^ Abdelrahman, Omar Khaled, Emma Banister, and Daniel Peter Hampson. "Curatorial consumption: Objects’ circulation and transference in the vintage marketplace." Journal of Business Research 114 (2020): 304-311.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2020.03.029
  11. ^ "A Guide to Vintage Design Styles". Design & Illustration Envato Tuts+. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  12. ^ "Vintage design: tips and inspiration to master the trend". 99designs. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  13. ^ ""Less Is More" vs. "Less Is a Bore": Whose Camp Are You In?". Architizer. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
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