vintage furniture

The world of second-hand furniture is a vast maze of treasures and trinkets.

Whether it's wood, cane, fabric or leather, give your second-hand finds a sparkling new lease of life with these cleaning tips and tricks.

From vibrant colours to distinctive decor, here’s how to make your home a maximalist haven. In 2023, design trends are moving away from pared-back minimalism and towards interiors that reflect individual expression and make bold style statements. Homeowners are experimenting with vibrant colours, rich textures and distinctive shapes to create this whimsical yet elegant maximalist […]

Originally looking to build anew, an existing house’s plentiful garden and beach access proved irresistible Meet & greet Dorothy Anderson (grandmother) and Hugh Gladwell (lawyer). The property A four-bedroom, renovated ’80s home in Mahurangi East. Dorothy Anderson loves her new kitchen. She’s cooking in it while we chat as she prepares to celebrate her husband […]

A modern Auckland home is treated to an 18th-century European makeover of mythic proportions Meet & greet Claire Crosbie (visual merchandiser), her two children Luke, 23, and Sophie, 21, and poodle mix Sasha. The property A three-bedroom converted barn in Auckland. From the outside, you wouldn’t know Claire Crosbie’s unassuming Auckland house looks like a miniature […]

Pack up the kids and embark on a vintage treasure hunt. Fill the boot with retro finds from these secondhand homeware shops in summer hotspots So Vintage You’ll find industrial, antique and designer finds from France in this Hastings shop (above), owned by French-Kiwi couple Korreen and Mehdi Sanssar. Sovintage.co.nz 339 Clifton Road, Te Awanga, Hastings. […]

Sitting on the street unassumingly, this weatherboard home is filled with vintage treasures collected over a lifetime by its creative owners Meet and greet Christine Collaine (interior designer), Todd Brady (electrician), Henri, 18, Emma, 20, and Molly, 19. The plain facade of this Auckland home hides a vintage inspired interior How much did you spend […]

Sun and space for family fun were top priorities for this creative couple, who almost single-handedly overhauled their small Nelson home Meet and greet Sam Williams, builder at Insideout Builders, Poppy MacPhedran, hair and makeup artist at Poppy Makeup Artist and founder of online store Yukiyo Natural Beauty, Jett, 7, and Nova, 5, plus cat […]

Look for iconic, locally made pieces and everyday items that can easily be upcycled to add vintage flair to your home 5 easy upcycling ideas that will give your home unique style 1. There is no shortage of small wooden stools at op-shops. A simple sand and coat of oil or paint will revive a stool […]

Two self-confessed hoarders merged their lives, families and vintage furniture collections to create a modern home with a timeless feel Meet and greet Christine Collaine (interior designer), Todd Brady (electrician), Henri, 18, Emma, 20, and Molly, 19. A 1930s weatherboard home and former bach gets a vintage makeover Christine Collaine and Todd Brady tested their […]

Your collection of treasured knick-knacks can easily slip into the realm of clutter. Here are some quick tips to help you showcase your special pieces How to stop your collections looking like clutter Look for iconic, locally made pieces and everyday items that can easily be upcycled to add vintage flair to your home. Use […]

Vintage enthusiast Fiona Ralph give us three fail-safe items to shop for, that can easily be upcycled to give your home a unique edge New to secondhand shopping and unsure what to look for? Keep your eyes peeled for quality, New Zealand-made items that will stand the test of time. Look for iconic, locally made pieces […]

A feast of colour, pattern and texture, this sweet little cottage in Clive will make you want to downsize and escape the city This cosy little Clive cottage does country living right These days, life can often feel hectic and overly complicated. Some say the key to a simpler existence is to get rid of […]

Upcycling expert Antonia Marino of Voodoo Molly shares her step-by-step reupholstering guide to help you give your fave vintage chair a new lease on life  Your step-by-step guide to reupholstering an armless chair at home This is one of the simplest chair types to re-cover, making it an ideal first project. It can be done […]

Discovering a piece of secondhand furniture that you love is exciting but it can come with challenges. Here are some important things to look for 7 questions to ask when you’re buying vintage furniture 1.  Is there structural damage, marks or cracks? Most things can be easily remedied or accepted as unique character flaws, but it is […]

Fiona Ralph chats to upcycling expert Antonia Marino of Voodoo Molly about restoring vintage chairs and discovers how to do it at home in 5 easy steps How to upcycle a vintage wooden chair Renovating a wooden chair is simpler than restoring an upholstered one. Pick a chair that’s structurally sound and timeless in style, […]

If you’re on the hunt for unique vintage furniture Trademe is a good place to start. Here are some handy hacks to help you with your search 10 top tips for buying vintage furniture on Trademe If you find something you like, check out the seller’s other listings. You can also save the seller to […]