Vintage or retro?

Retro and vintage - two terms that have been used in recent years to promote everything that has a name. Whether in the fashion world, in the food sector or in interior design - everything with retro or vintage in its name is trendy. But what does that actually mean? Is it the same term that can be used synonymously? We explain it to you in our blog!

Buy retro furniture: The furnishing style of the past

Everything used to be better, didn't it? That's what we like to hear from friends and family who have been on this earth a little longer. When it comes to furnishings, we immediately think of 70s charm: old velvet sofas in dark green or brown with thick, bulky wooden legs, possibly combined with a tiled table or a wide wooden coffee table. The typical chic style that was probably found in every living room in the 70s. Courage to use color, but only the muted ones, please. In addition, it was usually 2-seater and 3-seater sofas that, together with cozy armchairs, formed a comfortable upholstered group. Practical and cozy at the same time and perfect for welcoming guests.

Today, retro furnishings are a real trend, because you can live out this furnishing style to the full. The word "retro" comes from Latin and means something like "looking backwards". But that doesn't mean anything negative. Quite the opposite: they seek out the positive influences of the styles of the past century and develop an individual style from them. Do you love the flower power style of the 1960s? Then bring out the bright colors and round shapes. Are you more of a fan of the 1920s? Then bring in the glamor and glitz of the era with matching furnishings in black and gold. We're thinking, for example, of a smart dark armchair with a matching metal side table and glass top as well as a small table lamp with a dark shade.

As you can see: With retro furnishings, anything is possible because you can pick the best from every decade. Discover special pieces of furniture and real classics that were designed decades ago at MöbelFirst. Genuinely retro!

Vintage furnishings: choosing the right vintage furniture

Let's move on to the vintage style. Vintage has become a sustainable trend in recent decades. The focus here is primarily on using old furniture and second-hand furniture. Whether it's an emotionally cherished family heirloom from grandma's living room or a find on the internet - the age of the furniture is the most important factor here.

Restoring old furniture and giving it a new shine is the main feature of this popular trend. Some enthusiasts go about this with great passion and transform old furniture into a dream interior. Fitting an old leather sofa with new upholstery, repainting a vintage chest of drawers or replacing a few handles on the drawers - no problem with vintage style. In addition, there is now also a lot of furniture that has been "made old" using special processes. For example, you have probably seen a vintage sideboard that has been painted to make it look particularly old.

Since we at MöbelFirst work with premium dealers and take on used, very high-quality exhibition pieces, you can also get vintage furniture from us, even if our furniture is generally not that old. And you don't have to restore anything with this furniture, because we check all items before they are added to our range. We are always certain that our furniture will give you pleasure for a very long time to come. Because that's what matters most with vintage style: The quality of production! At MöbelFirst, you will only find high-quality goods for your home. Find your new retro furnishings now - for example with vintage furniture.