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VINTAGE doesn’t mean second hand

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       It became so popular… but do we really understand what vintage means?        First of all, you should know that vintage doesn’t mean second-hand , as many believe . The confusion stems from a misunderstanding of the term “vintage”. I agree that vintage means old , but vintage means at the same time quality . Because of this , the difference between the vintage and second hand stores represents the value of old work , implying that vintage items are not cheap - as most of us are tempted to believe .   Those who deal with trade vintage items are collectors and sellers of things not worn or used. They select and appreciate old things of quality (‘ 50s Bertoia chair , Victorian era furniture etc.).        In interior design , vintage involves using valuable old pieces or new (but with ...