Where to Find Vintage Accessories for Victorian Home Decor

Where to Find Vintage Accessories for Victorian Home Decor – Vintage accessories for Victorian home decor are simple to create if you cannot find them online. There are books that show you how to do exactly that. I will also show how a little bit of searching can bring treasures that may very well match you Victorian decor, and help your wallet as well. Victorian design can be broken into groups. There is high Victorian, in which the design is very formal. There is also shabby or country Victorian, which is casual and simplified. Either way, Victorian home decor is a really fun way to decorate your historical Victorian home. Some people do modernize them; but I think that is horrible. History is quaint and worth preserving. There are even places you can get modern conveniences that look and match the old Victorian decor. So, where to start?

First of all, let’s concentrate on the little pieces that will be used to design the home from. Basic color palettes and things that are accents. Head over to your local antique shop and scan for some treasures. The Victorian period dates from 1837-1901. So look for pieces that date to that time. Have fun with it and remember you may find a real treasure at bargain prices.

The second place to find Victorian decor for your home, is at garage sales. Yes, they too may hold the very treasures you seek. While some things are simply junk; there is a way to check the validity of the item.

There are the simple things first. Look closely at the piece. Does it have things on it that are dated to after the period it is from? I see this all of the time. It is ridiculous how often this happens as a shop attempts to sell a “Victorian” collectible, that is really from the mom and pop shop down the street. Look for wording such as authentic. Also, look for papers that validate the piece. Many antique vendors will have these. Some may not so you need a good reference book for this. Check out:

Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide by: Kyle Husfloen (Amazon.com)

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