""Every home should have soul, and there is no more effective way to give your home a heartbeat than sourcing vintage," proclaims Alec Broughton, an antique decor expert and founder of Aulde, a Colorado-based design house that restores vintage furniture. As it turns out, home decorators are all-in on adding that pulse. According to the firm Market US, the global market for secondhand furniture is expected to double over the next decade, from $40.2 billion in 2024 to a projected $87.6 billion in 2034. Like vintage clothing, secondhand furnishings are in high demand-and for good reason."
"Broughton points out that, in addition to infusing your surroundings with a certain vitality, shopping secondhand has environmental benefits. "Sourcing vintage objects is inherently sustainable, limiting carbon emissions that are harmful to the environment, and every piece that avoids the landfill helps limit the high levels of furniture waste endemic in our communities," he says. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate over 12 million tons of furnishings waste every year-a 450% increase since 1960-which is due in large part to fast furniture and fleeting trends."
Vintage and secondhand furniture adds distinct personality and timeless style while providing affordability and unique finds. Market US projects the global secondhand furniture market to grow from $40.2 billion in 2024 to $87.6 billion by 2034. Sourcing vintage items reduces carbon emissions and keeps functional pieces out of landfills. Americans produce over 12 million tons of furnishings waste annually, a roughly 450% increase since 1960 driven by fast furniture and fleeting trends. Thrifting offers a treasure-hunt experience and access to high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces that support sustainability.
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