Vintage

There’s a reason old furniture keeps finding its way back into our homes

It has something most new items are desperately trying to fake – character. A chipped table, a faded armchair, a slightly wonky cabinet; these are pieces that have lived a life before us, and somehow make a room feel more interesting, less obedient and infinitely more personal. The trick is knowing what to look for, where to find it and when to leave well enough alone. From Ireland’s best dealers and antique experts to the homeowners mixing centuries with complete confidence, we’re making the case for buying old and, more importantly, making it your own.

Read more in the October issue…