{"id":135928,"date":"2023-04-15T15:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/ignore-trends-ask-for-more-photos-and-haggle-how-to-buy-vintage-like-a-pro\/"},"modified":"2023-04-15T15:08:32","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T08:08:32","slug":"ignore-trends-ask-for-more-photos-and-haggle-how-to-buy-vintage-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/ignore-trends-ask-for-more-photos-and-haggle-how-to-buy-vintage-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Ignore trends, ask for more photos and haggle: how to buy vintage like a pro"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nWith new furniture losing its shine and more online marketplaces, there\u2019s never been a better time to buy secondhandThere was a time when finding the perfect vintage chair was an insider\u2019s art \u2013 something only for those with a keen eye and the time to scour flea markets and auction rooms. But today there\u2019s a huge online market for vintage furniture and homeware, much of it sold by small independents who have access to a global audience via Instagram and social media. Buying secondhand is better for the planet; it\u2019s easier and less stressful than shopping at Ikea; and it\u2019s a more creative \u2013 and often more affordable \u2013 way to furnish our homes. We all know about the environmental impact of overproduction in the fashion industry, and the lessons are the same when it comes to furniture and interiors, too.While previous generations furnished their homes with tables and chairs made from quality wood that will outlive them \u2013 Victorian pine, 20s oak, 60s teak \u2013 we have become used to MDF chests of drawers that fall apart after a few years. They are so cheap, it\u2019s easier to buy new pieces than repair them, so streets end up littered with broken, badly constructed furniture made from composite materials coated in chemicals. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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