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Invest in quality
When you buy a new piece of furniture you are aware that as you cross the threshold of the store its price will drop dramatically (it is generally considered to be halved). If you opt for a vintage piece that by definition has a history of quality manufacturing, you can be sure that the value will remain constant or, if so, will increase.
Reducing our environmental impact
It is estimated that the life cycle of a modern object is 15 years, while vintage and antique pieces are handmade with materials selected to last over time. The result is that landfills are full of modern furniture while antique pieces are kept inside families or resold.
Reducing emissions
CO2 emissions of companies with mass production reach prohibitive levels when you consider the impact of the entire production chain from raw material extraction, processing, transport. We are pleased to hear that today a number of companies are showing efforts to reverse the trend, but there is much more to do: in 2010 Carbon Clear study showed that the sale of a new chest of drawers has an impact 16 times greater than that of a vintage dresser.
Support local businesses
Gallerists and antique dealers are small independent traders who seek to maintain their position in a market dominated by a few big brands. Their web sales allow them to manage and maintain their presence on the street with focus on cultural exhibition and customer contact.
Preserving our heritage
A vintage or antique item carries palpable bits of history, either linked to its epoque and the style of the time when it was manufactured, or the family history and context in which it was located. The typewriter Valentine produced by Olivetti, for example, tells the story of a revolutionary company that has left its mark on creativity, vision and foresight. The same can be said of a 18th century trumeau which carries characteristics of elegance and craftsmanship that are irreplicable today. Choosing an antique or modern object means taking home a piece of history and getting the priceless satisfaction of getting a unicum for your environment.
These few points briefly explain why one should always look for antique, Mind-century and design vintage furniture first: once you find what you were looking for, you can be proud of having made an ethically correct choice as well as an investment towards the future.
