Retro Style: Furnishings and Design Always Trendy

The purpose of this style is to give a new life to furniture and objects that belong to our past and its fashions. This choice becomes a real journey through the history of design to create retro -style furniture that enriches the rooms in which they are placed, giving them an elegant, authentic and timeless atmosphere.

The furnishing accessories considered essential in vintage style are:

• the  original  freestanding bathtubs  made of cast iron with copper, brass and leather covers . The shapes of these bathtubs enriched by sumptuous feet decorated in gold and silver finishes recall the fashion of the 1920s.   

• the luxurious dressers and chests of drawers made of iron and raw wood are ideal for creating a tidy and functional corner of the bedroom

• table and floor lamps in retro Liberty style to illuminate the rooms of your home with a welcoming light.

History and curiosities of this style

Vintage fashion originated in post-war America, a period in which the first youth cultures and subcultures emerged. From the Parisian existentialists of the 1950s, to the so-called 'flower children' of the 1960s and 1970s, it is thanks to the hippies that the true vintage style was born. These young people with a low budget but a lot of creativity, went to the flea markets full of clothing and objects from the past to give free rein to their creativity. The aim was to recover old clothes and furniture to create something unique and original. A clear declaration of independence from that worldto which they didn't feel they belonged to.
The term Vintage derives from the French word "vendenge " which was used to indicate wines produced in the best vintages, and therefore considered valuable. The etymology underlines how the passage of time increases the value of a product. Vintage lovers, in fact, see in the past an added value and potential to be exploited.

The characteristics of vintage in living room furniture

The beauty of the vintage style is the possibility of being able to customize it to our liking.
A  simple piece of furniture such as a brass chandelier with sinuous shapes will immediately give a retro touch to the room and create a warm atmosphere in the living area.
To complete the décor, a comfortable sofa with a wooden frame and leather upholstery will be perfect for welcome your guests. Another characteristic element of this style is the presence of objects such as; vintage vases, clocks and telephones that can be found in the typical flea markets.

The vintage style furnishes the bathroom

To recreate a retro-style bathroom, where time seems to have stopped, the elements that cannot be missing are the freestanding vintage-style bathtubs that invite you to take long relaxing baths, and the vintage washbasins that tell stories of an era gone through their forms. Although this retro choice may seem like a simple throwback, it is not, it is rather a wonderful fusion with the present. Retro ceramic bathroom sanitary ware meet gold and brass taps, offering not only a nostalgic aesthetic but also the convenience of contemporary functionality. Every detail, from the boldly patterned wallpaper to the cabinet knobs, is chosen to celebrate the past, while embracing the conveniences of the present. This bathroom combines the best of two worlds, creating a unique and personalized experience for anyone who enters.

Viadurini recommends: the uniquiness of the retro style lies in its imperfection and its ability to enhance the past and the legacy it has left us.