Vintage Consciousness

The word vintage literally means “of age” and represents superior quality, importance and lasting value. Vintage objects are pieces of art and it takes a refined eye to appreciate the beauty and fineness of such classic treasures and admire the creative abilities and workmanship of our ancestors. Vintage objects are a perfect blend of aesthetics and function, with careful attention given to form, function and finer details. Despite having strong roots in the past, the visual appeal of vintage ware transcends the boundaries of time and geography and have a far and wide audience.

Vintage objects symbolize the celebration of everyday life in the bygone era. How many of today’s objects would be collectibles decades later? In today’s world how seldom do we dearly hold onto everyday objects even for 5 years whereas daily-use objects of the past – pots and pans, boxes, combs, ink wells, typewriters boast of such superior design and quality and have such glorious tales to narrate. In the times of mass-manufactured short-lived goods, when we are losing out on our age-old culture of handcrafted goods, vintage ware is a pleasant change and a nostalgic reminder of the olden ways.

Owning vintage is like owning a piece of heritage, holding onto a legacy of tradition and being the custodian of a physical remnant of the past. You are fortunate to possess a vintage object and possibly hand them to your loved ones. People often wonder why vintage costs more and the answer lies in the value it holds – cultural, emotional and monetary.

At "The Blue Trunk", we recognize the value of vintage and the responsibility that comes with it. In our sourcing and design chain, we try to stay as truthful to the piece as possible and do not try to conceal its imperfections, which we believe adds charm and grace to the piece. As a buyer, it is important that you are able to appreciate the long life of the vintage piece and accept its imperfections with grace and humility. Vintage objects are essentially pre-loved pieces and hence it is natural that they gather a patina, show some wear and tear and even discoloration. For bright and shiny are seldom the qualities possessed by vintage pieces, and proudly so.