These antique and vintage collectibles are in high demand this year
Antiques are a well-worn route to rooms that feel settled, storied and never too new. And as our appetite for these sorts of spaces grows, so does the demand for furniture and homeware with age and provenance.
In 2025, a number of antique and vintage collectibles are being quietly reappraised, from copper pans rehung in farmhouse kitchens to elegant Murano chandeliers and Deco-era mirrors.
Below, we look at the pieces that are set to lead the conversation this year – highly covetable, steeped in history and increasingly hard to find...
1. Mid-century anything
Mid-century modern – which spans the post-war years right up to the late 1960s – remains the most popular design era for vintage and antique resellers.
Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Gio Ponti, Charlotte Perriand and Hans Wegner rank amongst the most sought-after creators, as well as British mid-century brands such as G-Plan and Ercol.
Mid-century furniture will never fail to be useful in the modern home. Whilst the functionality of a Victorian cabinet, with its elaborate pediment and doorway-defying dimensions could be called into question, mid-century design has utility built in. Sideboards are generous both in size and storage capacity, lighting is often articulated to adapt to the requirements of a room, and sofas are often modular, making them endlessly convenient for growing families.
Spotting the real thing: Look for labels and maker's marks that indicate the designer or manufacturer and check that materials and finishes align with what was being produced at the time – mid-century pieces have a warm, matte patina so a shiny varnish or overly pristine condition might indicate a poor restoration or imitation.
2. Murano Glass
Over the past few years there has been a renewed enthusiasm for the vivid artistry and elaborate craftsmanship of Murano glassware – 1st Dibs have even reported Murano chandeliers to be amongst the 'most purchased' vintage lighting.
Authentic Murano glass comes from a series of tiny islands in the Venetian Lagoon, measuring just 1 mile across. In the late 13th century, the Venetian Republic ordered glassmakers to move their foundries to the islands to reduce fire risk in the city and protect their trade secrets. It has been at the centre of Italian glassmaking ever since, and Murano glass is still handmade with the same techniques used over 700 years ago.
You need only look at its provenance to understand the modern day appeal.
Spotting the real thing: Real Murano glass will usually have either a signature or etched artist name, a label from the studio (Barovier & Toso, Venini, Seguso, etc.), or a certificate of authenticity. Murano is handblown, so you shouldn't see any mold seams.
Wall Mirror with Murano Glass Frame
Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Pendant
Murano Vide Poche
3. Studio pottery
Studio pottery is enjoying a quiet but significant resurgence in 2025, as collectors and homeowners gravitate toward the warmth and individuality of handmade ceramics.
Once the preserve of connoisseurs and craft circles, pieces by celebrated British potters such as Bernard Leach, Lucie Rie and Hans Coper are now finding their way into modern homes.
This is one to invest in sooner rather than later as prices for mid-century and contemporary studio pottery is rising in line with its revival.
Spotting the real thing: Most studio potters sign or stamp their work, although some early or modest pieces may be unsigned. Authentic studio pottery is hand-thrown or hand-built, so you’ll see subtle throwing rings, tool marks, or glazing variation. Perfect uniformity, especially in multiples, should be treated with suspicion.
4. Wall sconces
Social media’s disdain for the unflattering glare of ‘the big light’ has given wall sconces their moment. Where overhead fixtures can feel overbearing, sconces offer a more civilised glow, casting light exactly where it’s needed and nowhere it’s not.
Their affordability means they’re often purchased in pairs, flanking beds and sofas, or lined up in hallways like tiny soldiers. Antique examples often have brass arms, opaline shades and the occasional flirtation with smoked glass.
Midcentury Modern Gilt Toleware Wall Lights
Sconce Wall Lamp In Rattan & Bamboo
Mid-Century Swedish Brass Sconces
5. Kitchenalia
Antique kitchenalia such as weighing scales, jelly moulds and copper pots are becoming collectibles, used in decorative clusters around the kitchen.
The appeal is not about faux nostalgia – which is a risk when collecting oddities such as rotary dial phones – but in the worn down surfaces that counter the precision and polish of modern kitchens.
A quick search of Vinterior (they have an entire section dedicated to antique kitchenalia) returns an evocative selection of pepper mills, stoneware tureens, soda syphons and cooking pots.
6. Suzanis
As interest in global and folk textiles grows, antique suzanis (hand-embroidered decorative textile panels) are becoming increasingly sought after by collectors and interior designers alike.
Originating from Central Asia – primarily Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan – these textiles were traditionally made as part of a bride’s dowry, identifiable by their intricate embroidery, bold patterns and symbolic motifs.
As they sit somewhere between a rug and a throw in terms of weight and thickness, they are often layered on floors or hung as wall art.
Spotting the real thing: Antique suzanis are entirely hand-embroidered and show irregularities in stitch size and tension, with knots or inconsistencies on the back. Signs of machine stitching – often perfectly neat and uniform – is a red flag.
7. 1970s statement seating
Michel Ducaroy’s Togo Sofa became an unexpected sensation five decades after its release, bringing with it an appetite for other 1970's statement seating such as the Soriana by Tobia Scarpa and the Camaleonda by Mario Bellini.
These room-defining sofas are low-slung and lounge-forward, reflecting the era’s shift toward comfort and informality.
That renewed interest, however, comes with a steep price tag – originals and even licensed reissues can be prohibitively expensive, but for many, their comfort, longevity and good looks justify the investment.
8. Art Deco accessories
This year marks the centenary of the 1925 Paris exposition that defined the Art Deco period. Antique dealers anticipate a renewed appreciation for its glamour and exuberance – on 1stDibs, "Art Deco" surged 10 places as a search term – with particular interest in accessories that offer a touch of the theatrical without going totally overboard on the theme.
Most popular amongst them are Art Deco mirrors – which range from the iconic sunburst design with squiggly brass rays, to the perfectly symmetrical triptych mirrors with bevelled edges – and barware, including jazzy bar carts, glass decanters, mirrored trays and chrome ice buckets and cocktail shakers.
Art Deco Sunburst Bevelled Edge Mirror
Antique Metal Flute Wine Glasses
1920s Alpaca Champagne Bucket
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